Casual Relief Teacher

Indie Education; Maitland City Council; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day rate 639 AUD + super

Internal opportunities within a large,

Immediate commencement

Job summary

Indie Education in Maitland, NSW invites applications from passionate teachers to join our supportive, student-centred environment. We seek flexible candidates for various shifts across leave cover, with a focus on delivering curriculum-aligned programs and building strengths-based pathways for students.

We offer a day rate of 639 AUD plus super, opportunities within a large school network, and an immediate commencement for the right candidates in 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to obtain National Police Check within 3 months prior to appointment and renewed annually.
• Must hold relevant State Working with Children’s Check.
• Hold a current NESA (NSW) teacher registration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the teaching program in line with appropriate curriculum.
• Have excellent teacher knowledge, practice and professional engagement.
• Ensure an effective use of time and resources in the delivery of classes aligned to student’s individual learning and pathways plans.
• Promote the school’s alternative educational and strengths-based model to ensure student goals and personal outcomes are progressed.

Job description

Are youpassionateaboutmaking a difference in the lives of young learners' education?

Do you have flexibility to work various shifts to cover leave?

Are you anew graduate or experienced, trained in primary or secondary education?

Would you like to join an organisation that values Respect, Innovation and Teamwork?

Then Indie Maitland would love to hear from you!

About Us:

Indie School provides students theopportunity to learn in a supportiveenvironment using individualised learning and education plans, tailored to each student's own education and life circumstances. Smaller class sizes allow students greater opportunity to identify their strengths and work to improve areas in which they lack confidence.

The greatest difference between Indie School and many other alternative education settings is that ourfoundations lie in Adult Education philosophies. Choice, independence, mutual respect and accountability all have a significant role to play. In return for higher levels of self-responsibility, thestudents can enjoy some greater freedoms.

Our shared mission is to respond to the learning needs of Australian communities in a positive manner, underpinned by strong corporate governance and financial management. Our core values ofRespect,Innovation,Self Development,andTeamworkunderpin every aspect of our work.

A day in the life:

• Deliver the teaching program in line with appropriate curriculum.
• Have excellent teacher knowledge, practice and professional engagement.
• Ensure an effective use of time and resources in the delivery of classes aligned to student’s individual learning and pathways plans.
• Promote the school’s alternative educational and strengths-based model to ensure student goals and personal outcomes are progressed with the focus on“Changing the Lives of Young People”.

We can offer you:

• Day rate of $639 + super (full day paid for all shift lengths, increased in 2027)
• Internal opportunities within a large network of schools
• Immediate commencement (2027 start can be accommodated for the right candidates)

For this role, applicants must be willing and able to obtain:

• National Police Check (issued within 3 months prior to appointment) and renewed annually.
• Relevant State Working with Children’s Check
• Hold a current NESA (NSW) teacher registration

Commitment to Safety & Inclusion:

Indie Education is proud to be a child-safe organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students. Applicants should familiarise themselves with our child safety policy, code of conduct, and commitment to child safety, available on our website.

Indie embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.