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Certificate Qualified Educators

Location: Fairbridge College Pinjarra Campus, WA

Position: Part-Time

Welcome to Fairbridge College – an extraordinary multi-campus independent CARE school overseen by Fairbridge WA Inc., a prominent youth charity dedicated to nurturing the potential of young individuals for educational and training achievements. Catering to students in years 7-12, our institution stands out for its commitment to cultivating a deeper understanding of learning, fostering self-assurance, and instilling resilience and a growth-oriented mindset in our students.

 

At Fairbridge College, our emphasis lies in tailoring the curriculum to meet the unique needs of each student. We provide comprehensive educational pathways, coupled with immersive holistic support and an innovative learning environment. Our mission is to create a nurturing space where young minds flourish, enabling them to not only grow personally but also become agents of positive, sustainable change within themselves, their families, and the wider community.

 

Join us at Fairbridge College and embark on a journey where education meets empowerment, shaping futures and fostering impactful transformations.

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About the Position

Our Pinjarra Campus is seeking certificate qualified educators with a trade certificate and who have, or are willing to work towards, a TAE for the following subjects to be delivered in 2024:

  • Mechanics – 0.4: The successful applicant will have the knowledge and ability to provide instruction in small engines – 2 and 4 stroke household, marine and industrial. This course would ideally have the potential to enable interested students to progress to a Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology as they progress through the College.
  • Art – 0.4: The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to deliver a broad course that will engage teenage students and develop a potential pathway for interested students to a Certificate II in Visual Arts.
  • Beauty & Retail – 0.4: The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to develop a broad course that will engage teenage students and have the potential to develop a pathway for interested students to a Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics.

Each role is highly diverse and very hands-on and requires utmost flexibility, patience and understanding when dealing with students, staff, and parents. It is a special opportunity for the right person wanting to help our students grow and develop life skills enabling them to become productive in the community.

 

These roles are fixed term part-time positions. We are offering a competitive salary, in line with experience, for the right candidate.

 

About You

Trainers at Fairbridge are highly diverse and very hands-on, demonstrating flexibility, patience, and understanding when dealing with students, staff, and parents.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be eager to build relationships with young people who are either disengaged or at risk of disengaging from school.
  • Demonstrate the ability to be very flexible in the management and/or delivery of support to students.
  • Have a Trade Certificate or commitment to obtaining one.
  • Demonstrate strong organisational skills and a calm, patient cool head.
  • Have good communication skills and a team-focused attitude.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Work Health & Safety responsibilities.
  • Have a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.

Applicants will have the ability to:

  • Develop lesson plans that present learning opportunities to students, ensuring that curriculum requirements are met.
  • Assess, evaluate, record and report on students’ progress, development, and learning.
  • Address students’ challenges by developing individual learning plans and liaising with relevant individuals (e.g., parents, teachers, principals).
  • Encourage students to develop confidence, resilience, and self-esteem.

Fairbridge College is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with our Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. All applicants will be required to provide a National Police Clearance and Working with Children’s Check in accordance with this policy.

To Apply: 

Please forward a cover letter, CV, and contact details for 3 referees to Kim Tantrum at kim.tantrum@fairbridge.asn.au

For more information, please contact Daniel Fox, Vocational Education Coordinator during office hours from Monday to Friday at (08) 9531 7912.

The College reserves the right to appoint to any of these positions prior to the closing date for applications.

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