Teacher - Maitland NSW

Youth Off The Streets; Maitland; Presencial; AUD 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Salary packaging

Ongoing training and development

EAP access for you and your family

Additional leave options

Regular supervision and support

Fitness Passport

Resumo da oferta

Youth Off The Streets in Maitland, NSW, seeks a passionate Teacher for a special assistance school. Initially full-time in Term 1 2027, then reducing to 0.8 FTE in Term 2 2027. Ability to teach outside your trained subjects is welcomed, with focus on students who have faced trauma and marginalisation.

Experience in CAFS, Aboriginal studies, English or HSIE is valuable; adaptation and dedication to making a difference are essential. NSW Working Rights required.

Qualificações

• Experience in trauma-informed settings preferred.
• Ability to work with marginalised young people.
• Understanding of mandatory child protection procedures.
• Demonstrated respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and diverse cultures.
• Experience in outdoor/creative activities desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Teach at a special assistance school in Maitland, NSW.
• Be adaptable to teach beyond your trained subject areas.
• Contribute to a trauma-informed, safe school environment.
• Support Year 9 and Year 10 students to develop learning strategies.
• Engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities respectfully.

Conhecimentos

Trauma-informed practice

Diverse student engagement

G-Suite / Google Classroom

Adaptability across subjects

Formação académica

NESA teacher registration

Ferramentas

Google Workspace

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Youth Off The Streets is a not‑for‑profit organisation supporting young people to build safer, healthier futures. For 30 years, our special assistance schools have provided flexible education for students who don’t thrive in mainstream settings.

Established in 2026, Rise College is a newly registered and accredited independent specialistschool supporting young people in Year 9 and Year 10.

Our school programs aim to empower young people with learning strategies to make informed decisions towards creating a positive future.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher to join our team at our special assistance school located in Maitland, NSW. The role is initially fulltime in Term 1 2027, reducing to 0.8 FTE in Term 2 2027.

Experience with Stage 6 CAFS, Aboriginal studies, English or HSIE would be an advantage, but we are also open to applicants who are willing to teach outside their trained subject areas. If you're adaptable, enthusiastic, and committed to making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with young people who have been marginalised in previous schools.
• Previous experience working in a trauma-informed setting or with students who have experienced trauma is preferred.
• An understanding of the principles that underpin a child safe organisation including mandatory child protection procedures.
• Demonstrated capacity to respect and work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Additional experience in outdoor recreation, performing arts, creative arts, sport, fitness or other extra curricula activities are desirable qualities.
• Experience and proficiency in G‑Suite and Google Classroom is desired but not essential.
• Current registration with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

What we can offer you:

• Work with deep purpose—making a real difference for vulnerable young people
• A supportive, inclusive culture guided by The Sanctuary Model
• Ongoing training and development
• EAP access for you and your family
• Additional leave (purchased leave, gifted leave, self‑care leave)
• Regular supervision and support from experienced leaders
• Salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay
• A team that continually innovates to improve outcomes for young people
• Fitness Passport

Youth Off The Streets embraces The Sanctuary Model as the foundation of our organisational culture. This trauma-informed approach guides how we support young people and staff, prioritising safety, emotional wellbeing, and resilience. It shapes our practices in conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and healing from trauma—creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment for all.

At Youth Off The Streets, diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our DNA. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our people. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.

Youth off The Streets is an EEO Employer and a child safe organisation

The successful candidate will be requested to submit applications for a NSW Working With Children Check and Police Check. You will also be required to have a valid Australian Drivers Licence and unrestricted Australian working rights.

We encourage people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply for this position.