• A competitive remuneration package is available, accompanied with salary packaging benefits
• Part-time position 2024 - school hours/terms available – Fridays plus half a day for planning and assessment along with one extra day per semester for external Industry Engagement
• Located at our Sunshine Campus, must be able to travel between campuses as required

Hester Hornbrook Academy is a school that does education differently, seeking a Music Industries VETis Trainer (Certificate II in Music) to be part of a highly skilled and committed team driven to help young people realise their potential, delivering real skills and pathways.

About Hester Hornbrook Academy

Hester Hornbrook Academy is a Special Assistance School which provides flexible education and learning options, including VETiS (Vocational Education and Training in Schools), VPC (Victorian Pathways Certificate), VM (VCE Vocational Major), VCE and an extend program offering a variety of elective subjects. Recognising that mainstream education is not suitable for all young people, our programs are driven by the personal pursuits of students. Our HOPE – Healing Orientated Program of Education informs our Practice model which ensures the integration of academic intervention and growth with wellbeing and life skills. Teachers, Youth Workers, and Education Support Officers (ESOs) work together in a collaborative manner to support students to reach their individual goals. Our students include those who have disengaged from mainstream education, are young parents, currently in or leaving out of home care, experiencing homelessness and those who may be experiencing mental health challenges or learning difficulties.

Each Hester Hornbrook classroom is supported by a multidisciplinary team comprised of a teacher, educational support staff and youth worker. The classroom team collaborates to provide a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment, where learning for wellbeing and wellbeing for learning go hand in hand. The team works in partnership with the students to understand and address the barriers to learning, to set and achieve academic pathways and other life goals. All staff bring different and overlapping skills and experience to the classroom and are required to role model effective teamwork in order to provide a holistic response to the students’ educational needs.

All roles within Hester Hornbrook will have a classroom allotment, this may include classroom instruction, the delivery of learning activities, the supervision of students, assertive outreach, and involvement in our other programs which support students to attain educational success.

About the Opportunity

The VET trainer will form a part of an education team and be the primary teacher/trainer for the Certificate II in Music Industries program. The Educator is responsible for organising and implementing an instructional program in accordance with VET curriculum and registration requirements. The Educator is expected to collaboratively share leadership of the classroom with the Youth Worker, including decision making authority. A positive, professional, and mutually respectful relationship with the Youth Worker is critical to the success of the model of education delivery.
As skilled Educators at this level will operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and work with our VETis team to develop VET hours for our students.

Our ideal candidate will be able to successfully demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:

• Hold a current TAE (Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment & Training)
• Hold a qualification that is equal to or above the Certificate II in Music.
• Have relevant industry experience that relates directly to the topic area being delivered.
• Be familiar with the delivery of Certificate II in Music within a VETiS program.
• Have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided and current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that inform their training and assessment.
• Engage in regular Professional Development annually, directly relevant to the training/assessment being undertaken.
• Be able to deliver curriculum and assessment tasks that cater for students with varying learning styles and ensure best practice in pedagogy.
• Apply an understanding of trauma-informed practice to support students in a way that is empowering and engaging for the student cohort.
• Have a thorough understanding of a range of interventions that promote engagement, build rapport and develop prosocial behaviours and relationships.
• Liaise with Youth Workers regarding student wellbeing and implementation of the pathway planning process.
• Ensure all student wellbeing case notes, reports and the assessments are processed on accordance with school procedures and policies.
• Ensure that all Child Safe, risk management and HHA documentation is adhered to.
• Travel between Hester Hornbrook Academy campuses may be required.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous review, improvement of student learning outcomes and achievement of the HHA Strategic Plan (SP) and Annual Implementation Plans (AIP).
• Ensure services are delivered within the framework of MCM/Hester Hornbrook policies and procedures, legislative requirements, and meet the relevant service standards.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as directed by the VETis Co-ordinator or delegate.

Note all applicants must be prepared to travel between all Hester Hornbrook Academy campuses (please see the Position Description for more detailed information and the Key Selection Criteria).

Benefits

• Hester Hornbrook Academy as an Independently Registered Secondary School with its own Enterprise Agreement.
• A competitive remuneration applies to this role together with access to tax-effective salary packaging arrangements and supportive work/life balance provisions.
• HHA recognises the importance of investing in the training, learning and development of our staff.

How to Apply

Address applications to - Sally Lasslett, Principal. Applications to include a Cover Letter and a current CV with referees and ensure that all Key Selection Criteria are addressed.

For more information, including a position description, closing date and how to apply, please click "Apply Now" to be redirected to our website.

For enquiries about this role, and assistance with application submission - [email protected] using the subject line: VET Trainer - Music Industries enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Other Relevant Information

• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work visa
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have or be willing to obtain a WWCC
• Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment safety screening process as part of the HHA selection process.

Our commitment to diversity

Hester Hornbrook is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. Hester Hornbrook /MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. We are passionate about all our employees, with the skills that they bring, realising their full potential through ongoing learning and development and through embracing the positive impact that we make through our work and to the young people that we support. If you require specific support to apply for this position, please advise the recruiting manager listed in the advertisement. We will work with you to identify the best way to assist you. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Our commitment to safety

Hester Hornbrook /MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

A position description is attached.