Teacher - Merrylands -Part-time

Youth Off The Streets; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Ongoing training and development

EAP access

Extra leave

Regular supervision

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Youth Off The Streets' Key College in Sydney seeks a dedicated Generalist Teacher for a 12-month maximum-term, part-time role (2 days per week). You will teach across Science, Maths, PE and Aboriginal Studies, differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning needs while maintaining a calm, structured classroom that supports students who have faced trauma.

You will work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and collaborate with staff to provide a safe, inclusive environment; NSW

Qualifications

• Must hold NSW teacher registration with NESA.
• Experience differentiating instruction for diverse learners.
• Trauma-informed approach to student support is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons across Science, Maths, PE and Aboriginal Studies.
• Differentiate teaching to engage students with varied needs.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and families.

Skills

Differentiation

Relationship building

Trauma-informed approach

Multi-subject teaching

Education

NESA registration

Tools

G Suite

Google Classroom

Job description

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 2004, Key College is a coeducational specialist school supporting students in Years 9-12.

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 Generalist Teacher on a 12-month maximum term part-time basis (2 days per week).

You're a calm, structured and adaptable teacher who enjoys building strong relationships with young people. You're confident differentiating learning for students with a wide range of academic, behavioural and social needs, and you can flex your approach to keep students engaged and feeling safe.

What You Will Bring:

Ability to work with young people who have been marginalised in previous schools.

Flexible to teach across Science, Maths, PE and Aboriginal Studies; experience desirable but not essential.

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.