2Faze VCAL Teacher
Innovative Teaching position with St Kilda Youth Service. Position is .7 and will be located at SKYS Learning centre in Port Melbourne. Applications close Wednesday 18th of Novemeber with interviews to be held the following week. Postion to commence Jan 2010.
St Kilda Youth Service (SKYS)
Treating young people with dignity and respect
POSITION DESCRIPTION: 2FAZE VCAL TEACHER
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The 2Faze VCAL teacher is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to learn and fulfil their potential. This person is responsible for organising and implementing an instructional program in accordance with the VCAL curriculum requirements.
Organisational/ Operational Environment:
VISION: Our Vision is a community where all young people are recognised and supported to achieve their full potential.
MISSION: Our purpose is to respond to the individual needs of young people with a focus on those who experience complex needs and disadvantage. SKYS will maintain a flexible and innovative approach to alleviating poverty, discrimination and stress in young people’s lives.
SKYS is a dynamic organisation committed to providing an innovative and holistic service to young people within the local community. The organisation hopes to maximise young people’s potential through the creation of opportunities, which enhance the quality of their lives and connection to their community.
SKYS delivers services and programs to young people living primarily in the Southern, Middle and Eastern Regions of Melbourne. Federal, state and local governments and philanthropic organisations contract SKYS to deliver these services and programs.
SKYS is a registered training organisation and delivers training programs in accordance with the standards of the Australian Quality Training Framework.
This position will operate within a professional and ethical framework in accordance with SKYS philosophy and policies. The worker is expected to contribute to the development of SKYS as a key agency in the youth field that is respected in its local community and the broader field of youth work.
The worker is expected to comply with the Code of Ethical Practice, A First Step for the Victorian Youth Sector. The code outlines work principles and practice responsibilities underpinning Victorian youth work practice.
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BACKGROUND
In the last 6 years, SKYS has seen the need to embrace a new approach to the delivery of welfare and support services for marginalized young people. This new approach focuses on maximizing a young person’s prospects and potential for establishing a place in the community while being self-sufficient. It is underscored by the shift towards training and education as a pathway towards healthy social relationships, lifestyles and behaviour.
SKYS looks towards offering ????? ????? and holistic solutions for overcoming the barriers and risks of disengagement, through practical training and education programs. SKYS delivers education and training via the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) and the Certificate of General Education for Adults (CGEA). SKYS tailors the CGEA towards young mums, which is commonly called the SKYS Young Mums program.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
In 2008 SKYS merged our two education programs into the one location and one flexible and individually tailored program named 2FAZE. Young people referred to SKYS have the opportunity to design an education package that suits their individual learning needs. The two education packages they can select from include VCAL and CGEA as well as selecting a VET from:
- Multi media
- Broadcasting
- Music Industry Skills
- Community services.
VCAL is a 'hands on' senior secondary certificate of education which provides students with practical work-related experience as well as the opportunity to develop literacy and numeracy skills and personal skills.
As an alternative to the VCE, the VCAL is also a recognized senior qualification but focuses on 'hands on learning' rather than pathways to university. Students who do the VCAL are more likely to be interested in going on to training at TAFE, doing an apprenticeship, or getting a job after completing Year 12.
The VCAL's flexibility enables students to design a study program that suits their interests and learning needs. . Accredited modules and units are selected from the following four compulsory strands:
- Literacy and Numeracy Skills
- Work Related Skills
- Industry Specific Skills
- Personal Development Skills
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF THIS POSITION
- To meet the learning needs of VCAL students in line with VCAA curriculum documents and the SKYS Code of Practice.
- To interact with young people and provide opportunities for engagement by providing a broad range of learning experiences.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Effectively implement the VCAL curriculum strand requirements. Specifically Literacy and numeracy.
- Facilitate learning for all students and cater for individual learner needs.
- Achieve sound academic outcomes in keeping with student aspirations and abilities.
- Design, implement and provide feedback on assessment tasks.
- Liaise with teaching colleagues, to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum.
- Provide efficient and effective student support.
- Be available for student consultation and offer individual support.
- Employ the principles of applied learning appropriate to the cohort group of students in an adult learning environment.
- Keep records of attendance by completing a SKYS Attendance Record and returning after each session.
- Ensure all student record keeping is in accordance with SKYS policies and procedures and VCAA and AVETMISS requirements.
- Comply with all Quality Assurance requirements.
- Manage student behaviour in the classroom in accordance with SKYS Student Conduct Policy.
- Act collaboratively, respectfully and constructively in relationships with colleagues.
- Comply with SKYS Policies and Procedures. Meet SKYS standards of punctuality, professionalism and personal presentation.
- Maintain a professional relationship with students at all times. A VCAL teacher must not socialise with students outside of scheduled course hours unless the activity is VCAL related.
ACCOUNTABILITY
This position is responsible for meeting the learning and pastoral care needs of VCAL students in conjunction with other teaching and student support staff.
Key liaisons for this position are as follows:
Internal External
Education Co-ordinator VCAA
Youth Worker Inner Eastern LLEN
SKYS Administrative Officer Referral agencies
VCAL teaching staff Swinburne Senior Secondary College
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:
- Relevant teaching experience, including experience in teaching multi-level classes with young adults.
- A demonstrated understanding of issues relating to marginalized young people. Demonstrated resilience to cope with vulnerable young people and their immediate issues, including difficult behaviours.
- An understanding of applied learning techniques and flexible learning curriculum.
- Knowledge of VCAL curriculum and methods of delivery
- Experience in delivery of Creative Industries learning such as Media, Music or Art
INTERPERSONAL / COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Good verbal communication skills are required as the occupant must be able to liaise effectively with a range of people both internally and externally including government departments, volunteers, Councillors, community members.
FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS
- A recognised teaching qualification (mandatory)
- The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (desirable)
OTHER
- The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Victorian Police Record Check and Working with Children check.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary range based on the SACS award: (Upon application) + benefits (salary packaging negotiated on appointment).
5 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
Hours .7 EFT
Most working requirements will be within business hours but some evening or weekend work may be required.
This position is located at the SKYS Learning centre- 62-74 Pickles Street, Port Melbourne
APPLICATIONS:
Applications should be forwarded to:
The Education Coordinator
Isabella di Mattia
SKYS
PO Box 175
BALACLAVA VIC 3183
Applications should be forwarded via email to: ???@???.???
For all enquiries contact Isabella Di Mattia at SKYS Learning Centre on
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