Teacher Capability Mentor – Cremorne NSW

Role Type : Full Time Fixed Term

Remuneration : min. $100,571.00 + superannuation (dependent on qualification & experience)

Bendigo TAFE and Kangan Institute are the TAFE trading brands of Bendigo Kangan Institute. We are one of Victoria’s largest TAFE providers, with over 40,000 enrolled students per annum. We offer vocational training to students from all over the northern metro corridor as well as Loddon Campaspe regions. We pride ourselves on the quality of training we provide by having industry expert teachers who impart their wealth of experience to the workforce of the future. We believe that in everything we do, we give people the opportunity to be the best they can be. We are currently seeking an experienced Teacher Capability Mentor to join our Culture & Capability team at Cremorne.

The Role:

The Teacher Capability Mentor will develop new educators, as part of our ‘Teachers in Training’, initiative, who are experienced, talented industry experts, as they transition from their vocational trade to teaching in the first 12 months of their teaching careers.

The purpose of the Mentor role is to ensure teachers develop excellent training, assessment, interpersonal skills, and professional practices during their first 12 months. This will be achieved by working with teachers one-on-one and in groups. The mentor will also coach and guide the teachers’ direct line manager, supporting them to provide effective on the-the-job supervision and training using BKIs supervision model. With a focus on supporting teachers to thrive, the Mentor will also assist teachers to make the transition from industry specialist to a teacher in Vocational Education and Training (VET) and build the teachers capability to engage and inspire students in their learning and training positively and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• The role is designed to mentor and coach teachers who are scholarship holders in the Teacher Incentive Scheme Program (TISP), developing their competencies and confidence in teaching and assessment practices, and providing career transition mentoring
• Develops teachers’ professional practices. This includes reflective practice, growth mindset, coaching skills, partnering with their students in their learning, student-teacher relationships, responding to complex student needs, and personal self-care and wellbeing
• Leads the design, embedding and continuous improvement of the mentoring program within BKI’s ‘Pathways to Teaching program’. Collaborates and shares expert knowledge in mentoring program design to support other mentoring programs beyond the TISP.
• Proven ability to use a range of learning modes. This may include one-on-one coaching/mentoring, group coaching, peer review and observational feedback, sharing relevant learning resources and examples.
• Supports evaluation of the TISP in achieving it’s intended outcomes and identifies and leads opportunities to improve the ‘Pathways to Teaching program’ for future new teachers.
• Role models and embeds a positive education-based approach into the mentoring program. This will include a strengths-based approach, creating a strong trust-based relationship and learning alliance.
• Supports the operational management of the Teacher Incentive Scholarship Program

Qualification:

• Qualifications in education or training, or significant experience in adult education or training
• Mentoring/Coaching qualifications or experience in formal or structured coaching and/or mentoring programs
• Working knowledge of teaching and quality frameworks, State and National standards and principles
• Successful applicants will also have to provide:
• A current Working with Children Check
• A current Federal Police Check
• Proof of COVID Vaccination
• Certified Right to Work document – Passport/Visa/Citizenship or Birth Certificate

Benefits:

• Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
• Flexible work options
• Free onsite parking for most campuses
• Professional development programs and many more….

If this sounds like the role for you. Please click ‘ Apply for this job / Apply now ‘, we would love to hear from you.

For further information regarding this outstanding opportunity, please contact Babis Lagos, Senior Teaching Capability Consultant on blagos@kangan.edu.au

NOTE: BKI reserves the right to withdraw this advertised position at any stage.

Applications from candidates with valid working rights will only be considered. We are a child safe and equal opportunity employer and therefore the successful candidate will be required to hold a current working with children check clearance. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles within our organisation. If you require specific support to apply for this position, please contact peopleoperations@kangan.edu.au and we will work with you to identify the best way to assist.