Teacher - Rockhampton Flexible School

Edmund Rice Education Australia Flexible Schools Ltd; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Edmund Rice Charism

Learn how to do school differently

12.75% Superannuation contribution

Salary sacrificing benefits up to A$15

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Edmund Rice Education Australia Flexible Schools Ltd invites applications for a full-time Teacher at Rockhampton Flexible School. You will deliver learning programs for disengaged young people, collaborating with a cross-team to support inclusion and outcomes.

A focus on trauma-informed practice underpins daily work, with ongoing professional development and strong community links. The role requires Queensland Teacher Registration, ability to differentiate curricula (ACARA, QCAA, VET) and

Qualifications

• Certificate of Queensland Teacher Registration.
• Demonstrated ability differentiating curriculum (ACARA, QCAA, VET) to meet the needs of young people.
• Demonstrated success in building relationships with young people at risk.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills in communicating with staff, young people and parents.

Responsibilities

• Planning, preparation and delivery of effective learning and teaching programs for young people.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of the EREAFS objectives and planning.
• Works collaboratively with all staff to provide a safe, inclusive work environment for staff and young people.
• Building relationships with young people, families/carers, and the community to ensure the best outcomes for each young person.

Education

Certificate of Queensland Teacher Registration

Job description

• Start Date: As soon as can be negotiated


• Continuing, Full-time

About The Organisation

Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,700 young people in 22 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 10 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 800 staff nationally. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded. Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.

Rockhampton Flexible School a full-time and multiyear secondary education program for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Flexible Schools respond with a variety of flexible and innovative teaching and learning practices, including vocational planning and the development of social connectedness.

About The Role

The Teacher reports to the Head of Campus and Area Principal. They have delegated responsibility to develop and maintain learning and social inclusion responses of the campus. This includes:

• Planning, preparation and delivery of effective learning and teaching programs for young people.


• Contributing to the development and implementation of the EREAFS objectives and planning.


• Works collaboratively with all staff to provide a safe, inclusive work environment for staff and young people.


• Is proactive in building relationships with young people, families/carers, and the community to ensure the best outcomes are achieved for each young person.

About You

• Certificate of Queensland Teacher Registration


• Relevant qualifications and skills


• Demonstrated high levels of ability in developing and implementing a range of learning choices which meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of young people


• Demonstrated ability differentiating curriculum (ACARA, QCAA, VET) to meet the needs of young people


• Demonstrated success in building relationships with young people at risk


• Highly developed interpersonal skills in the context of relating to work colleagues, young people and parents in a cross-cultural environment


• Commitment to participate in critical reflection around working together under Four Principles of operation: respect, safe and legal, honesty and participation. (The principles establish a \"common ground\" among staff, young people and families, where the means to resolve conflict, negotiate learning, recognise rights, responsibilities and consequences are modelled and explored, both within the group and individual).

What We Can Offer You

• Edmund Rice Charism


• Learn how to do school differently


• 12.75% Superannuation contribution


• Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a


• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment


• Induction, wellbeing and ongoing professional development


• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.