Vocational Trainer (Horticulture)

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Landscape | Horticulture and Turf Maintenance | Landscape Supervisor / Assistant Landscape Supervisor / Landscape Team Leader
Job Type:
Full Time
Contract or Project Basis
Job Suitable For:
#greatstart#midcareer#skills-training
Benefits:

training opportunities

personal development benefits

No. of Vacancies:

2

Job Description
Job Purpose:

To align the vocational curriculum to WSQ Framework to eventually develop a responsive and unique vocational curriculum, incorporating sensory integration, home-school-partnership to truly meet the diverse needs of DSS students including achieving WSQ certifications and to meet the requirements of course accreditation by WDA.


Key Responsibilities:

Curriculum and instructional excellence
Plan engaging and well-paced lessons taking account of the diverse learner profiles of students
Deliver lessons using evidence-based pedagogy and meaningful activities, to meet the educational needs of individual students
Implement appropriate modes of assessment to monitor student progress by providing accurate feedback , and implementing suitable instructional supports to close gaps
Plan and deliver comprehensive vocational educational programmes (On-Site Training) to develop students’ work-related skills
Holistic student development

Build a strong relationship with students by demonstrating care, concern and encouragement
Design and implement positive, robust classroom routines and practices to create and maintain a safe and conducive learning environment as well as foster student development and well-being
Implement techniques and behaviour plans to manage students with complex and challenging behaviours
Professional development

Proactively engage in professional development for knowledge and skills development
Participate in professional learning teams to foster collaborative learning between staff members
Organisation management and development

Manage daily administrative tasks (e.g. track attendance, collect forms, update families/caregivers.)
Perform Department Quality Assurance Management (QAM) tasks


Job Requirements:

Degree/ Diploma/ Higher NITEC in Horticulture and/ or Landscaping domains
Experience in teaching/ special needs education would be an advantage
Technical Skills Specific- Student Development/Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Behavioural Skills - Interpersonal, Classroom Management, Takes Initiative, Effective Communication
Language Skills-Strong in spoken and written English
Job Criteria/Requirements
Qualifications:

Diploma

Must-have skills:

Degree/ Diploma/ Higher NITEC in Horticulture and/ or Landscaping domains. Experience in teaching/ special needs education would be an advantage. Behavioural Skills - Interpersonal, Classroom Management, Takes Initiative, Effective Communication

Nice to Have Skills:

Experience in teaching/ special needs education

Employer Profile
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APSN Education Services Ltd.

Established in 1976, APSN is a social service agency that provides special education, vocational training and employment support services for individuals with mild intellectual disability (IQ 50-70). Benefiting over 2,200 beneficiaries each year, we currently operate four Special Education (SPED) Schools (APSN Chaoyang School, APSN Katong School, APSN Tanglin School and APSN Delta Senior School) for students between the ages of 7 and 21, an APSN Student Care Centre for children from 7 to 18 years old and an APSN Centre for Adults for persons from 18 years and older. We adopt a holistic approach in our curriculum, comprising academic, vocational and social skills, which are important for open employment and lifelong learning. APSN seeks to enable persons with special needs to be active contributors to the society, and is committed to inspire and develop the capabilities of our partners and community to build an inclusive society. Currently, APSN cares for more than 6,000 beneficiaries, students, trainees and alumni. We are constantly expanding our network to reach out to more beneficiaries and to understand their needs so that we are better able to support them.