Senior Lecturer - Fieldwork Placement (Early Childhood Education)Join to apply for the Senior Lecturer - Fieldwork Placement (Early Childhood Education) role at Acknowledge Education.Join the Acknowledge Education Team: Igniting Potential, Fostering Growth!Acknowledge Education is a leading training provider with campuses throughout Australia offering a variety of courses in a range of industries such as health, community services, social work, business, civil construction, and hospitality. In our 139-year history in education, we remain true to our mission to stay a challenging, relevant and creative leader in the education industry.True to our name, we acknowledge and celebrate the unique aspirations and achievements of every student. From our roots as an English language school in Victoria, we''ve evolved into a national academic powerhouse, with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane educating over 6,000 students every year.About The RoleThe role involves both coordinating field placements for early childhood education and care (ECEC) and providing excellent teaching at AE. You will be pivotal in ensuring students are prepared academically and practically for their placements. This position demands proactive compliance with regulatory frameworks, enhancing student engagement, and ensuring their academic success through effective placements.Key Responsibilities IncludeProvide leadership and develop current, relevant material for fieldwork placements.Oversee the assessment process to align with learning outcomes, ensuring the quality and compliance of the program with AE standards and regulatory bodies.Engage in professional development to enhance teaching quality and stay current with emerging practices.Deliver engaging placement induction programs and ensure students meet the requirements for successful placement experiences.Incorporate feedback from early childhood services to enhance the onboarding process.Collaborate with all relevant stakeholders to ensure adherence to WHS policies and procedures; actively participate in the investigation and resolution of incidents.Report incidents to the Course Coordinator/ HOD including potential breaches of Code of Conduct/policies and Health & Safety risks.About YouYou''ll have a post-graduate qualification in early childhood education, teaching birth to 5 or teaching birth to 8 along with two years post-qualification relevant sector experience.In Addition, You''ll HaveHigh professional and ethical conduct, resilience, and a collaborative approach to both teaching and sector engagement.A strong understanding of theory and practice in the relevant discipline.Willingness to undertake at least 20 hours of continued professional development each year.Demonstrated teamwork skills and the ability and willingness to contribute to professional collaboration and academic administration.Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.Please note that a valid Working with Children Check is a requirement for this role. If you are successfully hired for this role, you must obtain a check and you will be reimbursed. If you have a VIT Provisional Registration or Teacher Registration, you will not require a separate WWCC.DesirableExperience in fieldwork placement coordination and academic program delivery.Relevant tertiary teaching experience with demonstrated achievements and results.Ability to improve teaching methods and use technology or other innovative strategies for teaching and learning and for engaging students.Completion of a Masters qualification in relevant areas.Why work with usOpportunities to grow within the organisation.$1,500 professional development allowance.Incredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionals.Flexibility to work from home during non-teaching hours (For Academic staff).Be part of a fast-growing organisation working in an agile environment.Acknowledge Education is part of UP Education group Be part of a leading education provider.To ApplyApply today! Submit your CV and Cover Letter outlining why you are an ideal candidate for this position.Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring were attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typePart-timeJob functionEducation and TrainingIndustriesEducation #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior Lecturer - Fieldwork Placement (Early Childhood Education)