Economics Teacher (Senior Secondary)

Master of Education students - teach senior secondary classes on campus while you finalise your MTeach. Teacher registration/LAT not required. 

About the role: 

You will be teaching within the Foundation Studies Program – a program designed for international students who have relocated to Australia and are looking to complete their secondary education prior to joining UTAS for their tertiary education. 

These students are invested in their studies, polite and motivated. Coming from a broad range of nationalities, they will require varying levels of support to develop their English literacy and study skills.

The units are equivalent to senior secondary subjects taught in the Australian curriculum, with adjustments to promote language and study skills development. 

This position will be teaching the unit Microeconomics. The Microeconomics unit introduces students to the study of how individuals and firms make decisions and allocate their resources in markets. You would be using existing curriculum materials with flexibility to adapt to suit your teaching style. The unit is run over a 13 week teaching cycle followed by an examination week.

About you: 

Our students come from all over the world to fulfil their dream of studying at an Australian University. Pairing your sound pedagogical knowledge with excellent communication skills, you will assist our students to achieve their goals.   

To be successful you will have: 

• Ability to adapt to new technologies such as online Learning Management System 
• Experience in effective classroom management
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Advanced English written, reading, and oral communication skills
• Bachelor degree or higher level qualification in a field relevant to business studies or economics
• Certificate III, or higher in education (or studies in progress with relevant experience)

 Teacher registration is not required. 

Be part of a dynamic organisation who truly appreciates and empowers their team, while seeking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of their international students. 

 For more than 20 years, UP Education has been delivering bridging programs that are tailored to the needs of international students who require academic support to achieve their dream of a university education. In partnership with the University of Tasmania,  

 UP Education is delivering a range of pathway programs at the UTAS Sandy Bay campus in Hobart. We have a passion for education and want to see our students succeed in every facet of their lives. As a result our focus on high quality teaching is coupled with an emphasis on holistic welfare and support. 

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work at UP Education, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students. These are voluntary disclosures and candidates can elect not to answer these questions. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.