Apparel Fashion & Textiles Teacher

Location: Melbourne Northern Metropolitan Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum including the Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs. SC2 Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth. SC3 Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents. SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement. SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching. SC6 Be in the process of completing or have completed a TAE Certificate IV in Training & Assessment and the skills and industry experience to deliver the Certificate II in Apparel Fashion and Textiles. Role The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers. At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities.The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice. New entrants to the teaching profession in their initial teaching years receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels. Under guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities that are designed to ensure the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school. Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricula activities. Responsibilities Core responsibilities include:Planning and implementing a range of teaching programs or courses of studyTeaching an area of the curriculum or a general curriculum to a year levelMonitoring, evaluating and reporting student progress in key learning areasImplementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomesMaintaining records of class attendance and recording student progressImplementing effective student management consistent with the school charter.Working with a mentor to participate in professional development planning, implementation and reflection developing a professional portfolio Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programsContributing to a range of co-curricular programs Who May Apply To be eligible to apply for a position advertised through the Teacher Graduate Recruitment program, a teacher must:have completed their course requirements and graduated in the last 4 years, andnot be employed as a teacher by the department at the time the advertised position is to commence Applicants must also be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school. The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability. Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at: The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. VIT LANTITE To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person. Location Profile The Northern College of the Arts & Technology (NCAT) caters for Year 10-12 and tertiary students in Melbourne's North and across Melbourne seeking a specialised education in the Visual Arts, Design, Photography, Performing Arts or Trades and Technologies. As well as being a Senior College it is also an RTO running over 25 VET programs from Certificate II to IV and Diploma level. NCAT provides individualised programs and pathways for students wanting to pursue further study, employment or training in areas such as Art, Multimedia, Animation, Photography and Digital Imaging, Fashion & Graphic Design, Dance, Music, Sound Production, Screen/Video, Automotive, Electro-Technology, Integrated Technologies, Engineering, Plumbing, Furniture & Musical Instrument Production, Building & Construction, and Sport & Fitness. NCAT received The Age newspaper's 2022 "Schools that Excel" Award for its VCE results. In the same year, the Vocational Major Learning Specialist was awarded Teacher of the Year Award for the outstanding and unique integrated VCALs/Vocational Majors running at NCAT. From Year 10 students can choose to follow an Arts or a Technology or stream and then continue to specialise at Years 11 and 12 where they can do VCE, VET or a variety of specialist integrated VCE Vocational Major programs. Post Year 12 students can do Certificate IV programs in Music, Sound Production, Design, Visual Arts and Photography and the Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging. NCAT is the only training provider in Australia running the Certificate III and IV in Musical Instrument Making and Repair. As well as running programs for its own full-time students, NCAT is also a regional provider of VET in Schools training to 700 students from 75 other State, Catholic and Independent schools who come for training one day per week. NCAT has specialist Arts facilities includes purpose-built studios for drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and textiles/fashion disciplines as well as Apple Mac labs. Its Photography centre includes four photographic studios and black and white and colour darkrooms. In the area of Music NCAT has ten fully equipped music practice rooms, two large music technology labs, its own industry level music recording studio, Music recital room and performing arts centre. The college also has two dance studios and a dedicated theatre studies centre. NCAT is a recognized leader in Technology Education with Leading School status. Its VET programs are highly regarded for the quality and innovativeness of the delivery and the close links with industry. NCAT has unique. click apply for full job details