Teacher Aide VET Music – Industry to Educator Pathway – Parkville
Department of Education Victoria – Parkville VIC
1 day ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria
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Parkville College delivers education to some of Victoria's most vulnerable, yet inspiring young people, who are filled with enormous potential.
The school's education model follows a culturally responsive pedagogy that supports the development and growth of all students, incorporates strong local partnerships to deliver a flexible range of educational options including the Victorian Curriculum (Foundation-10), Senior Secondary Certificates (VCE, VM and VPC) and vocational studies.
Teachers at Parkville College are required to be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances, including working on units when classrooms are unavailable, supporting the delivery of an educational programme, working across a number of units, and engaging in outreach.
Selection Criteria
SC1: Demonstrated ability to support high-quality VET learning programmes and engage young people in practical, hands-on vocational learning.
SC2: Capacity to provide high-level support to students with diverse learning needs, and behaviours in a custodial setting.
SC3: Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice, with the ability to apply these approaches in VET learning environments.
SC4: Ability to manage competing work priorities, maintain accurate records, and contribute to effective programme coordination within complex operational settings.
SC5: Demonstrated commitment to developing as a VET educator through the Industry to Educator Pathway, including completion of the TAE***** qualification and participation in supervised teaching.
Role
This role may also include Saturday and school holiday work.
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services.
The role usually impacts beyond the work area or professional field and seeks cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programmes.
Direction on targets and goals is provided, but the position has some latitude in determining how they are achieved, within standard procedures and school policy.
Deviation from standard procedures and school policy requires guidance and direction from senior management.
Management of staff to achieve expected outcomes is a key responsibility, with minimal senior management reference for routine issues.
Senior management receives timely reports on matters relating to the immediate work area or educational programme.
Responsibilities
Support planning, preparation and delivery of VET programmes (e.g., Visual Art, Engineering, Cookery, Horticulture, Sport, Building & Construction, Hair Salon, Music) under teacher supervision.
Deliver small-group or individual instruction under teacher direction.
Assist students in gaining hands-on skills and knowledge linked to industry standards.
Co-facilitate learning activities and support competency-based assessment processes.
Maintain accurate attendance, engagement and progress records.
Complete the TAE***** Certificate IV in Training & Assessment within the six-month cycle and attend all required online modules, workshops, and two 5-day intensive face-to-face training blocks.
Plan and deliver supervised training sessions, participate in simulated assessment activities, and develop learning resources, training plans and session documents.
Observe and shadow qualified VET teachers (Months 1-2); support delivery of selected learning components (Months 3-4); supervised lead delivery of full VET sessions (Months 4-6); engage in structured mentoring, feedback cycles and capability assessments.
Build strong, secure relationships with students, supporting engagement for young people with disrupted schooling histories.
Apply trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice in all interactions and contribute to a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment.
Work in alignment with DJCS, DFFH, VPS and DE policies and security protocols; manage approval processes for materials, resources and tools brought into youth justice precincts.
Follow risk assessments, behaviour management plans, and mandatory reporting obligations; complete all Parkville and DJCS mandatory training.
Participate in reflective practice, learning walks, and coaching sessions; contribute to resource development, programme planning and evaluation.
Provide feedback to VET programme leads to ensure alignment with industry standards and student needs; demonstrate behaviours that reflect Parkville College ethos, values and strategic direction.
Who may apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of the position.
The successful candidate must hold a minimum of a Certificate II Music or equivalent qualification.
Transcripts/certificates of completion must be provided prior to commencement of employment.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Department is committed to diversity and inclusion and to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service.
We value diversity in all forms—culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.
We provide reasonable adjustments for staff with 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 .
DE Values
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.
Information on the department values is available at .
Conditions of Employment
All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment, with induction and support programmes provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at .
Benefits
Due to the unique nature of our environment and the distinctive work we undertake at Parkville College, we strongly encourage individuals considering applying for this position to contact the number provided below and arrange a visit to the school.
This visit offers invaluable insight into our school, our students, and how we create the best environments possible.
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