Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. Working in our Taylors College Sydney you’ll be part of a team supporting Navitas’ portfolio of colleges, campuses, and offices. Employing 5,000 staff, we create life-changing opportunities for students to learn by delivering an extensive range of educational services to over 60,000 aspirational students across our global network each year.

So working in our Taylors College Sydney means you’ll become part of a dedicated community that extends beyond the classroom, encompassing a wide range of professions.

Our global footprint offers you the chance to connect with people from around the world.

We'd like to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities: 

University of Sydney Preparation Programme Teachers will work as directed by Academic Managers in a range of areas related to their field(s) of expertise. They will undertake duties such as: 

Facilitation of Teaching, Learning, Assessment and Feedback, to include;

Develop, review and modify assessments (including rubrics) for various contexts and delivery methods... .

• Review and manage Moodle by setting up and/or updating module delivery content (lecture, tutorial, workshop, lab and/or assessment) in line with teaching activities.
• Develop, setup and confirm accuracy of assessment (including online rubrics) in Moodle
• Review on an ongoing basis the learning management system (moodle) module gradebooks for accuracy and accessibility to staff and students.
• Prepare and provide feedback on formative assessment tasks.
• Ensure marking of assessments with sufficient detailed feedback to assist student’s academic improvement.
• Support the communication to students of the USYD Partnership Student Success Policy Framework.
• Be responsible for effective classroom management (i.e. attendance, in-class behaviour) enabling student success for all.

Module Delivery: 

• Prepare, maintain evaluate teaching and learning resources to reflect current good practice.
• Prepare for and manage College intervention weeks providing feedback on student progress.
• Assist with diagnostic assessment of student learning support.

Academic Scholarship: 

• Engage with Navitas professional updating to support currency in teaching, learning and  assessment strategies.
• Provide feedback report after attending scholarly activities (i.e. conferences, seminars etc.) 
• Participate in College Peer Observation programme.

General Administration: 

• Take student roll and record attendance for each session.
• Maintain accurate records of enrolled users in Moodle.
• Ensure student assessments are marked and student outcomes are accurately uploaded to moodle in a timely manner as identified in the Academic Calendar.
• Participate in meetings, activities and networks (both internal and external) relevant to the Teacher position.

Qualifications and Selection Criteria 

Essential: 

• Tertiary qualifications in education and/or a relevant field of expertise and related Academic Discipline... 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Experience with a learning management system to assist and enhance the Module delivery. 

• Demonstrated understanding of and empathy for an International Education environment.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, embrace change and manage competing priorities.

• Working with children check undertaken prior to appointment 

Behavioural Competencies

• Communication Skills: including appropriate verbal and written communication, appropriate body language and active listening skills.
• Creativity: including problem solving, critical thinking and innovation.
• Interpersonal Skills: including networking, working collaboratively developing interpersonal relationships and seeking conflict resolution.
• Personal Skills: including demonstrating emotional Intelligence, self- awareness, tolerance of change and uncertainty, taking onboard constructive feedback, adaptability and resilience.

Desirable: 

• Experience of facilitating learning in a Higher Education International Student setting.
• Demonstrable knowledge of quality principles and methodology incorporating continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Expertise in curriculum design and the use of learning technologies.

What we can offer 

• We offer careers across our global operations
• We recognise and reward
• We understand the importance of showing appreciation
• We care for you. We offer a range of employee benefits, support to help you be your best, and flexibility, to help us all thrive
• Navitas is where work has meaning. Our impact is far-reaching – we create lasting legacies for students and communities
• Access to LinkedIn Learning for your development

Diversity Equity and Inclusion 

• At Navitas we promote and embrace an inclusive and diverse workforce. We believe equality, flexibility, and diversity deliver a rich collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and given opportunities to thrive
• We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups

How to apply

Applicants are assessed upon receipt, so you are encouraged to apply now. To view other opportunities, please visit navitas.com/careers 

All applicants must have full working rights within Australia to be considered. Successful candidates depending on their role maybe, required to provide a Working with Children Check and undergo a Police Check

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