Foundation Studies Team Leader Curriculum – STEM

Overview:

Do you have experience teaching international students and do you have a passion for curriculum and assessment?   

• Seeking applications from highly skilled and dedicated leaders in STEM education to join the Foundation Studies Team. 
• Full time (38 hours per week), Permanent role
• We also offer benefits such as salary packaging, purchased leave, discounts on RMIT childcare services, gym membership and an Employee Assistance Program
• Friendly team, Great CBD location!
• Our Values – Passion  Impact  Inclusion  Agility  Courage  Imagination 

About RMIT Training 

RMIT Training Pty Ltd is a company of RMIT University. We deliver pathway programs that enable international students to articulate into undergraduate degree programs at university. These pathway programs include Foundation Studies and ELICOS English language programs. We also provide a range of education solutions to academics and professionals with our Informit products and services such as EduTV and TVNews. 

About Foundation Studies 

The RMIT Training Foundation Studies Program consists of courses comparable in standard to an Australian Year 12 curriculum. It is nationally recognised as a program that equips international students with the skills and capabilities to seek entry into higher education programs in Australia. This program is designed to prepare students for a seamless transition into a range of higher education programs. It develops a mix of discipline knowledge, academic English and study skills in a supportive, flexible and learner-centred environment. It aims to assist students to become independent, critical and lifelong learners and to maximise their potential for success in an Australian university context.   

About the Role 

The Team Leader, Curriculum (TLC) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) reports to the Deputy Director, Foundation Studies and supports the goals and objectives of RMIT Training Pathways. The TLC’s role includes responsibility for curriculum and assessment development for STEM courses globally as well as oversight for the consistent delivery and quality assurance of the STEM courses at all provider locations.   

Please see course descriptions via link below,

stem-course-descriptions.pdf

Employees appointed to positions at this classification: 

• Manage the curriculum and assessment activities of Foundation Studies. 
• Play a significant role with senior representatives of associated client groups for example offshore partners and other key stakeholders. 
• Use their extensive management and teaching skills to provide leadership in curriculum and assessment 
• May be required to travel internationally

About You 

To be successful in this position you will have: 

• A recognised degree relevant to the course being taught plus a formal postgraduate qualification in the delivery of education
• Minimum of 2 years relevant teaching experience including experience in delivering to students from non-English speaking backgrounds
• Current Working with Children Check or VIT registration
• Considerable experience teaching Foundation Studies or equivalent in a university setting
• Demonstrated ability to lead, support and advise teachers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed administrative and organisational skills
• Sensitivity to the needs of students of non-English speaking background
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently as well as to initiate, form and lead cohesive teams
• Excellent digital literacy skills
• Experience in a position of responsibility in Foundation Studies or equivalent in a Secondary school or University setting
• TESOL (English Language Teaching Qualification) will be highly regarded

To Apply  

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link. 

For further information about this position, please see Position Description below. 

pd-fs-team-leader-curriculum-oct-2022.pdf

For more information:

• Visit our website www.rmittraining.com
• Email HR at [email protected] (Please note, applications will not be accepted via this email. To apply, click Apply).
• Please watch this video for our value proposition – https://youtu.be/o3IlQL50PJE

Applications Close:
23 Oct 2022 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to  being  a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Isla n der community.  

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at [email protected] telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

 

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia’s immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak here .

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