Lecturer/Placement - Master of Teaching (Early Childhood & Primary)

🌍 Job Title: Lecturer - Master of Teaching (Early Childhood & Primary)📍 Location: North Melbourne, VIC🕒 Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time🌟 Join Us in Shaping the Future of Primary Education in Australia! 🌟Are you an experienced primary teacher ready to lecture and support placements in our Master of Teaching (Early Childhood & Primary)?SCEI-HE is seeking a primary lecture with current (or eligible) Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration to join our Faculty of Education. This role combines lecturing with professional placement responsibilities in the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood & Primary) program.We are looking for someone with a strong primary classroom background who wants to prepare the next generation of primary teachers through both teaching and hands-on placement support.Ideal candidateSubstantial primary teaching experience (Foundation–Year 6)Current VIT registration (full or provisional) or clear eligibility to obtain itExperience (or strong interest) in lecturing or teaching pre-service teachersExperience supporting, supervising or coordinating professional placements in primary schoolsDoctor of Education or PhD in Education (or related field) - required for teaching in this AQF 9 programWhat you’ll do✅ Lecturing and teaching· Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, workshops and seminars in primary education units· Develop course materials, assessments and rubrics for face-to-face and online delivery· Mark assessments and provide ongoing student support and consultation· Contribute to curriculum design and continuous improvement✅ Professional placements· Support and coordinate professional placements for pre-service teachers· Ensure placements meet AITSL Guidelines and the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers· Build and maintain strong partnerships with primary schools and host organisations· Liaise with mentor teachers, students and school leaders to support high-quality placement experiences· Assist with the assessment of placement performance outcomesAbout youReal primary classroom experience you can bring into higher educationStrong understanding of contemporary primary pedagogies and the Australian Professional Standards for TeachersAbility to design engaging, practical learning experiencesComfortable with learning technologies (Moodle experience highly regarded)Excellent communication and organisational skillsCollaborative and student-centredDesirablePrior experience lecturing or tutoring in teacher educationExperience coordinating or supervising professional placementsCurriculum design or academic quality assurance experienceHigher education teaching qualificationWhy SCEI-HE?❤️ Meaningful impact – Train teachers who will inspire thousands of Australian kids🌱 Combine your primary classroom expertise with lecturing and placement work🤝 Collegial, student-focused team🌏 North Melbourne locationHow to apply Apply via LinkedIn with:Your current CVA cover letter highlighting your primary teaching experience, VIT status, and any experience in lecturing or professional placementsSCEI-HE is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.