EOI – Tertiary Supervisors of School and/or Early Childhood Education Centre Placements

The University of Notre Dame Australia; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame Australia offers a rewarding role for tertiary supervisors of pre-service teachers in Fremantle. This position involves mentoring and assessing beginning teachers during their professional placements, requiring strong communication skills and a Bachelor of Education. The environment encourages collaboration and continuous professional development, ensuring a supportive experience for educators.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative work environment

Rewarding opportunities

Qualifications

• Supportive of the Objects of Notre Dame as a Catholic University.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse backgrounds.
• Available to work during school hours for visits.

Responsibilities

• Mentor preservice teachers throughout their Professional Experience placement.
• Provide written feedback and support based on observations.
• Liaise with supervising teachers and assess preservice teachers' progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage workload

Education

Bachelor of Education (secondary or primary)

Job description

EOI – Tertiary Supervisors of School and/or Early Childhood Education Centre Placements

School of Education

Fremantle Campus

• Rewarding opportunity
• Friendly and collaborative environment
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

About the school

The School of Education aims to develop passionate, profession-ready teachers who are highly valued in a range of settings. Whether our graduates choose to work in early childhood, primary or secondary education, we recognise that teaching is more than a profession – it is a vocation. With the support of our leading educators, they will develop the skills to lead and inspire future generations.

About the role

The School’s Fremantle campus seeks expressions of interest from experienced teachers who have a passion for teaching. We are seeking tertiary supervisors who will contact beginning teachers prior to their professional experience placements in schools or early childhood education centres, and then observe them teaching lessons/experiences and meet with them in the schools/centres on three occasions across their term-long placements. Mentoring and supporting preservice teachers, assessing their progress in relation to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and liaising with supervising teachers and other school/centre staff are key activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor the preservice teacher throughout their Professional Experience placement. Mentoring includes:

-Lesson/experience observations,

-written feedback to the pre-service teacher,

-collaborative discussions with the supervising teacher and pre-service teacher,

• Observing each preservice teacher’s practicum journal to offer support and advice throughout the placement
• Act as an independent advocate for the preservice teacher, supporting all aspects of the placement in an objective manner.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and make judgements about the extent to which preservice teachers meet the Standards.
• Make initial phone contact and up to three face-to-face school/centre visits throughout the placement period (depending on the length of placement).

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Supportive of the Objects of Notre Dame as a Catholic University.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Bachelor of Education secondary or primary.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to foster high levels of collegiality and ability to empathise with students.
• Proven ability to assess priority of tasks, manage workload and meet deadlines, in a busy education environment.
• Available to work during the school day for school/early learning centre visits.

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

For further information on how to apply, please visit:How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role toMin Duchenski,[e-mail]

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.