Foundation Studies Team Leader Stream - STEM

Overview:

Overview:

• Fulltime 12 months Fixed term role

• $116526 per annum 11.5 super

• Excellent office location Franklin Street Melbourne

• Employee benefits such as EAP discounted gym membership and childcare rates PD training networking opportunities etc.

• Our Values PassionImpactInclusionIntegrityCourageImagination

About the Role

The Team Leader Stream (TLS) reports to the Deputy Director and plays a key role in supporting the goals and objectives of RMIT UP Pathways. This position is responsible for leading a team of Foundation Studies Educators ensuring the delivery of engaging courses that inspire students to take an active role in their learning.

The TLS takes a proactive approach in identifying students at risk implementing effective intervention strategies and supporting educators in their application. They also ensure compliance with the ESOS Act and National Code of Practice particularly in areas such as academic and attendance monitoring. Additionally the TLS ensures students adhere to RMITs student code of conduct.

Managing a team based solely in Melbourne the TLS oversees work planning addresses complaints and leads the operational management of Foundation Studies. They foster a culture of professional development driving continuous improvement in teaching and learning outcomes.

The TLS may also provide expert guidance on strategic initiatives and special projects while supporting the broader operational needs of the Foundation Studies program.

• Oversee the educational activities of the Foundation Studies program.

• Collaborate with senior representatives including offshore partners and key stakeholders.

• Provide highlevel educational leadership drawing on extensive management and/or teaching expertise.

• May carry a teaching load of up to 15 hours per week with adjusted leadership responsibilities accordingly.

About You

To be successful in this position you will have:

Essential

• Proven experience in a leadership or management role managing/leading teachers within an educational setting.

• A recognized degree in a STEM field (such as Mathematics or Science) along with a formal postgraduate qualification in education.

• TESOL (English Language Teaching Qualification) is highly regarded for all courses.

• A current Working with Children Check and VIT registration.

• Extensive experience teaching in a Foundation Studies or senior secondary school environment.

• Strong ability to lead support and provide guidance to educators.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Highly developed administrative and organizational abilities.

• Awareness and sensitivity to the needs of students from nonEnglish speaking backgrounds.

• Ability to work independently as well as to build lead and collaborate within cohesive teams.

• Strong digital literacy skills.

Desirable

• Experience in a position of responsibility in Foundation Studies or equivalent in a Secondary school or University setting

About RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP)

RMIT UP provides pretertiary English and Foundation Studies (FS) pathway programs designed for international students seeking admission into RMIT University.

We pride ourselves on delivering reallife practical English skills for the challenges and opportunities our students encounter in a supportive and structured learning environment.

We offer challenging and rewarding career prospects that enable personal and professional growth as well as leadership development opportunities.

About Foundation Studies

The RMIT Training Foundation Studies Programconsists of courses comparable in standard to an Australian Year 12 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 learnercentred environment. It aims to assiststudentsto become independent critical and lifelong learners and to maximise their potential for success in an Australian university context.

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.

is subject to successful Working with Children Check and National Police Check

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• Cover letter should be addressed to HR

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed tobeinga 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 Islander community.

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Applications Close:

3rd April 2025

Applications Close: