Cranbourne East Secondary College – Cranbourne VIC

Time fraction 1.0 - fulltime - the role is advertised as fulltime however, there is flexibility of this role being part-time with negotiated days to the selected applicant.

Cranbourne East Secondary College (CESC), located in the Hunt Club Estate, adjacent to Cranbourne East Primary School and Marnebek School, was established in 2011. The College is in Cranbourne East, approximately 55 kilometers south-east from Melbourne CBD.

The Cranbourne East community and cohort is very multicultural, with a significant number of students born overseas and coming from language backgrounds other than English. Students from refugee backgrounds make up approximately 5.4% of the entire cohort, EAL students 7.6%, and >1% of students are indigenous.The 2024 SFOE index is 0.4403.

As a Public Private Partnership school, we continue to experience rapid enrolment growth, with a year 7-12 enrolment exceeding 2100 students, and expected incremental growth over the next few years.

The College currently has approximately 235 full-time and part-time staff that compose of teaching, education support, leadership, principal class, allied health, and paraprofessional staff. The Leadership Team is made up of an Executive Principal, 9 Assistant Principals, 14 Learning Specialists, 26 Leading Teachers, and 3 ES Leaders.

Cranbourne East Secondary College continues to develop a strong sense of community through areas of focus including house culture, student voice and agency, attendance and connectedness, transitions, SWPBS, and wellbeing.

CESC is known and respected for the high expectations we have of our entire community, in all aspects of college life. These expectations extend beyond agreed behaviours and are ingrained in the learning that students are demonstrating in the classroom and form the basis for our comprehensive extra-curricular programs.

At Cranbourne East Secondary College, we stand by our purpose and motto:

“Giving every student, every opportunity to exceed their potential by providing a high-quality pathway to success.”

We endeavour to promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, understanding and co-operation which is underpinned by our College values of Respect, Growth, Achievement, and Responsibility.

It is these values that form the basis of our positive school-wide behaviour recognition which also encompasses extra-curricular engagement, leadership, and community service.

Strategic focus areas to improve NAPLAN (Reading, Writing, and Numeracy) alongside student experiences, linked to Attitudes to School Survey, are on an upwards trend. There have been marked improvements in AtoSS in 2024 and 2025 alongside an increase to Year 9 students performing in the Strong and Exceeding bands in NAPLAN.

The College is organised into year level teams for both students and teachers. Year Levels are led by teams of teaching and ES staff, overseen by a Sub-School Assistant Principal. Teams include leadership in the space of connectedness, engagement, transition, and voice and agency.

English, Maths, Science, Humanities, and Health and Physical Education are compulsory from Years 7 to 10 with the Arts,



Technology and Languages compulsory in years 7 to 9 and offered as electives in year 10.

Enrichment and support interventions are numerus at the College, including Connect 4 Success, Effective Reading Program, English and Mathematics enrichment classes, Applied Learning Programs, and Hands on Learning.Equal are the extra-curricular opportunities like Inter-School Sport, instrumental music program, and annual College Production.

As students move into Senior School, broad and robust Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) opportunities exist, with or without the Vocational Major (VM). Ongoing growth in our VCE results has led to a consolidation of median student study score of 30 in 2024. Students have an immense breadth of subjects to choose from, with high enrolment and participation in Vocational Educational Training (VET) on-site and with community providers.

Our highly resourced careers team ensures each of our students are provided quality individual counselling towards their chosen career pathway, whilst supporting careers education from year 7 in our Pastoral Program.

Our college wide, Instructional Model & Professional Learning Teams drive our teaching and learning practices. This approach to teaching and learning promotes consistency between learning areas and year levels, and supports targeted pedagogical approaches, using data, to meet students at their point of need to promote growth and achievement for every child.

We recognise and value the importance of wellbeing for all our students and in response have a dedicated team overseeing an extensive range of supports that ensure our students enter our classrooms ready to learn. This team works closely with sub-school leaders and work extends into the classroom with a collective focus on trauma-informed practices, SWPBS, and tiered supports.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic, qualified, and industry-connected VET Teacher / Trainer to join our team. In this versatile role, you will deliver high-quality, hands-on vocational education and training to secondary students, helping them bridge the gap between school and the modern workforce.

Successful candidates will deliver entry-level, accredited pathways across one or more of our key offerings:

Certificate II in Electrotechnology

Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways

Certificate II in Health Support Services

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, student-centred VET curriculum aligned with national training packages.

Facilitate practical, workshop-based, or simulated workplace learning environments.

Assess student competence against rigorous industry standards, maintaining accurate and compliant documentation.

Foster a safe, inclusive,



and positive learning culture that promotes student retention and success.

To be considered for these positions, you will be able to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:

Demonstrated knowledge of relevant VET training packages and school curricula, including the capacity to integrate workplace literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in identifying and responding to the diverse learning needs of secondary students undertaking vocational pathways.

SC2: Teaching Strategies & Practical / Workshop Delivery

Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high-impact teaching strategies, specifically within practical, workshop, or simulated workplace environments. Demonstrated capacity to manage hands-on learning safely while evaluating the impact of training programs on student skill acquisition and competency growth.

SC3: Assessment, Compliance, and Industry Currency

Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student competency against stringent VET quality framework standards. Demonstrated maintenance of relevant industry currency, hold or working toward required credentials (such as TAE and VIT registration), and the ability to use compliance data and evidence to drive student progression.

SC4: Communication, Collaboration, and Industry Partnerships

Demonstrated robust interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in building effective, collaborative relationships with students, parents, school colleagues, and external industry or Registered Training Organisation (RTO) stakeholders to support student engagement, transition, and wellbeing.

SC5: Professional Conduct, Safety, and Continuous Improvement

Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department and school values, with a strict commitment to Work Health and Safety (WHS) protocols in practical teaching spaces. Demonstrated capacity to engage in reflective practice, industry professional development, and compliance updates to continually enhance the quality of VET delivery.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, applicants must meet the following mandatory and desirable criteria:

Hold a current TAE40116 / TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or an approved equivalent), OR be able to demonstrate progress towards obtaining it.

Hold, or be eligible for, Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration, OR qualify for Permission to Teach with appropriate Working with Children Check.

Possess up-to-date, relevant industry experience and professional currency in at least one (ideally more) of the target certificate disciplines (Electrotechnology, Furniture Making, Engineering, or Health Services).

Note: Candidates who have strong trade/industry backgrounds but require minor top-ups to complete formal training credentials or teaching currency are encouraged to apply, provided they have a proven ability to achieve currency.

Skills & Attributes

Strong classroom and workshop management skills with an understanding of OHS and WHS compliance.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills tailored to secondary school learners.

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📌 VET Teacher / Trainer (Melbourne)
🏢 Cranbourne East Secondary College
📍 Melbourne