EAL Tutor

1 day ago


Dandenong, Victoria, Australia Springvale Neighbourhood House Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Springvale Neighbourhood House is a registered training organisation providing English language and computer classes for over 400 students each year.  The House is also a registered Learn Local delivering Adult Community and Further Education courses to over 180 students each year.

The House operates from a community development philosophy and works with the community to provide relevant programs and activities based on local need.  Staff are encouraged to embrace the philosophy and policies of the House and are valued members of the dedicated, professional and committed team, providing quality services to the community

Position Objective

To provide quality adult education training, workshops, activities, assessments and associated administrative requirements of the Australian Quality Training Framework within Springvale Neighbourhood House.

Position Statement:

Under the direction and support of the Manager, the Trainer will undertake the following duties:

1.    Service Delivery

Plan, conduct and assess training courses which meet student needs and deliver quality learning outcomes in accordance with:

The accredited course curriculum (CSWE/EAL (Access),

Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) Essential Conditions and Standards for Continuing Registration,

Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA)  Guidelines for VET Providers

2.   Administration, Data & Information

Support the Tutor Team Leader to select, develop, review and amend course curriculum, content and supportive training materials on a regular basis

Ensure that attendance records are marked at the start and end of each session

Ensure that all student results are entered onto the Learner Training Plan and that individual transcripts are provide to Tutor Team Leader.

Prepare and provide detailed lesson plans for organisational auditing and quality assurance monitoring which correspond to the timetables

Ensure that all timelines are adhered to including the handing in of assessments by the students, marking of work and recording of results when applicable

Complete relevant student data collection for the Vettrak student records system by ensuring accurate and secure, up to date records of student details, personal files, achievements, attendance and information release forms

Maintain confidentiality and privacy at all times

3.   Teamwork

Adopt a professional approach by being reliable, punctual, flexible and confidential

Participate in information sharing and course development sessions with co-workers, Team Leaders, and the Manager.

Actively participate positively in staff and team meetings and gatherings.

Actively participate in the planning, development and review of the organisations systems, services and facilities

Actively participate in personal supervision and bi-annual  performance appraisals with the Tutor Team Leader and SNH  Manager

Undertake professional development to enhance educational practices and assessment methods to remain compliant through currency and industry knowledge

4.   Occupational Health & Safety

Actively participate in the identification, reduction and reporting of potential hazards, issues and safe practices within the workplace

Actively promote safety and safe work practices to all users of the House, including students, visitors and hirers of the facilities

Ensure compliance with all SNH policies including Workplace Health and Safety

Qualifications

Specialist teacher qualifications are required due to the specialised breadth and depth of knowledge needed to assess English as a second language as specified in the unit assessment conditions (Assessor requirements).

Trainers & Assessors must be trained teachers with the following teaching & assessment qualifications:

· a recognised university undergraduate degree or higher or equivalent AND

· a recognised AQF 8 or higher TESOL Qualification or equivalent; OR

· a recognised university undergraduate degree or higher in education or equivalent with a TESOL major

· TAE40116 Cert IV in Training & Assessment or TAE40110 with both TAELLN411/401A & TAEASS502/502A/502B

Tutors are required to keep their qualifications up-to-date and compliant with changes to the trainer and assessor qualifications required to deliver the accredited course they are contracted to deliver.