Casual Academics (Sessionals) Pool

Casual Academics (Sessionals) Pool

Joondalup – On Campus/Online

Open to candidates with relevant work rights

CASUAL ACADEMICS (SESSIONALS) POOL

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

JOONDALUP – ON CAMPUS/ONLINE

Flexible teaching that supports work life balance 

Work from anywhere with option for online teaching 

Mentor and develop educators of the future 

Overview

The School of Education is seeking postgraduate degree-qualified and experienced registered early childhood teachers who have a demonstrated track record of quality teaching to teach/mark units for our on-campus and online undergraduate courses, with expertise in the following area:

Early Childhood (Birth to 5 years) - Curriculum and Current Pedagogical Practice 

Early Childhood (Birth to 8 years) - Curriculum and Current Pedagogical Practice 

Opportunities are available during normal ECU semester times. There are also opportunities for intensive tutoring during a two-week period in early January. Full training will be provided. 

Successful applicants for Sessional Tutor position will:

Demonstrate a positive professional track record aligned with the AITSL Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Show a competent understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) V2.0 and the National Quality Standard (NQS), including the ability to explain and apply their key concepts in practice.

Hold an Early Childhood Teaching qualification at Master’s level, or an Early Childhood Teaching qualification combined with a PhD.

Have experience working in early childhood education.

Demonstrate strong and effective approaches to teaching and/or assessment.

Be able to work independently and meet required timeframes.

Professional equivalence may be demonstrated through one or more of the following: 

Leadership in developing teacher professional standards.

Senior roles requiring high-level judgement and expert advice.

Management of significant projects in the education field.

Recognition through testimonials, awards, or other professional acknowledgements.

Contributions to the education sector via advisory boards or professional networks.

Peer reviewed publications in education.

Other publications such as books, reports, or creative works.

Leadership or management of research recognised by peers.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that align with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage. 

Inquiries 

Inquiries may be directed to Associate Professor Gill Kirk on 08 6304 2715 or email g.kirk@ecu.edu.au

Benefits & Remuneration

Casual positions attract competitive remuneration in line with our Enterprise Agreement with a university superannuation contribution. For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.

Advert Closure

Applications close Monday, 4th May at 11:30pm AWST. 

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early. 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION. 

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. 

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website. 

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.

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