Teacher in Cessnock

Department/Agency: Corrective Services NSW

Location: Cessnock, NSW, AU, 2325; Muswellbrook, NSW, AU, 2333; Junee, NSW, AU, 2663; Goulburn, NSW, AU, 2580; Berkshire Park, NSW, AU, 2765; Lithgow, NSW, AU, 2790; Bathurst, NSW, AU, 2795; Matraville, NSW, AU, 2036; Wellington, NSW, AU, 2820

Your role

An exciting opportunity exists to join Corrective Services NSW as a Teacher across NSW. Plan, develop, deliver and evaluate courses which meet the requirements of accredited courses and training packages to achieve the highest levels of program delivery in accordance with CSNSW policy, procedures and standards to contribute to the reduction of re-offending and increased community safety. Contribute to the provision of Language Literacy Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) in General Education and Training programs delivered by the internal education service provider AEVTI.

What you’ll do:

• Build and maintain LLND classes, allocate and deallocate learners using the Offender Information Management System (OIMS), as needed.
• Select and invite eligible learners to participate in AEVTI LLND educational programs, following established systems and processes, as needed.
• Conduct a pre-enrolment review of proficiency to determine a suitable education program prior to enrolment.
• Enrol learners into an appropriate education program following established systems and processes, as needed.
• Conduct classes and assessments that are contextualised to meet the individual learning needs, styles and interests of learners, under the principles of adult learning and in accordance with the Rules of Evidence and Principles of Assessment.
• Develop lesson plans and teaching and assessment resources for the delivery of courses which meet the requirements of accredited course and training package qualifications.
• Participate in evaluation processes of courses including validation and moderation of assessment to ensure assessment quality, consistency and to maintain professional currency.
• Maintain administrative duties related to teaching including, but not limited to, recording of learner participation, progress and achievement in accordance with established systems and processes.
• Contribute to offender case management by providing support and advice to learners on education and employment pathways, by providing regular reports on inmate learning progress and achievement in accordance with established systems and processes.

Correctional Centres with current vacancies: Applicants must nominate the correctional centre(s) they wish to be considered for from the locations listed below: South Goulburn, Junee, Metro Bathurst, Macquarie, Lithgow.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education from a recognised university; incorporating subjects studied which qualifies the employee to teach in the learning area required by AEVTI; or Graduate Diploma (or higher) in Education, from a recognised university; and qualification (degree, diploma or certificate) from a recognised university (or other recognised tertiary education institution) in a discipline other than education; incorporating subjects studied which qualifies the employee to teach in the learning area required by AEVTI.
• Current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, including: TAE40110, TAE40116, TAE40122 or its successor together with relevant related employment experience, as approved by the Secretary or delegate.
• Current NSW driver’s licence and willingness to travel to various centres within preferred region as part of the role.

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Jessica Genovese via Jessica.Saliba@dcj.nsw.gov.au.

What We Offer:

• A challenging and rewarding career.
• Flexible, autonomous work environment.
• Competitive pay and conditions.
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Why Corrective Services?

At Corrective Services NSW, you'll enjoy meaningful work that contributes to safer communities while building a rewarding career within the NSW Government. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment where innovation, integrity and continuous improvement are valued.

If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your compliance, audit or governance expertise in a role that makes a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of the role as specified in the role description.

Nomination of 2 referees (one must be a current supervisor).

Nomination of correctional centre work location(s).

Inclusion and Diversity lie at the heart of how we recruit. We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.