Y School Ballarat Teacher

Y Kinders; Ballarat; Presencial; AUD 107 000 - 133 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Y Ballarat is seeking two teachers to lead learning at Y School Ballarat. The roles focus on delivering the VCE Vocational Major curriculum in learner-centred, trauma-informed ways, collaborating with Youth Workers to support wellbeing and engagement.

These full-time, fixed-term positions run 12 months, with potential to move to ongoing upon successful school registration. Start date is as soon as possible; safeguarding and inclusive practices are emphasised.

Qualificações

• Tertiary qualification in Education.
• Current VIT registration (Full registration).
• Additional qualifications in applied learning or vocational education (desirable).

Responsabilidades

• Deliver VCE Vocational Major curriculum using learner-centred, flexible approaches.
• Collaborate with Youth Workers to support learner wellbeing and engagement.
• Engage with diverse learners, including those disengaged from mainstream education.

Conhecimentos

Trauma-informed practice

Inclusive education

Curriculum adaptation

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Tertiary qualification in Education

Current VIT registration (Full registration)

Applied learning or vocational education qualification (desirable)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Location Barkly Square, 25/39 Barkly St,Ballarat, VIC, 3350,Australia
• Job Category Youth, Education, Teaching
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Contact Phone [phone]

Description

Join the Y Team!

At the Y, we believe in the power of inspired young people. At Y Ballarat we provide a wide range of programs and services to over 100 communities across Victoria, including rural and remote communities. We currently have over 900 staff across the state and continue to grow and develop our passionate workforce.

Our Youth programs have an increased presence in Ballarat via our range of Youth programs including Jump Start, ReCranked in Schools, Things No One Told You life skills programs and our ReCranked bike recycling workshop.

We are incredibly excited to be on the journey to open Y School Ballarat, our first independent special assistance school offering VCE VM to young people in the Ballarat area in 2027.

Teachers at Y School Ballarat play a vital role in delivering the VCE Vocational Major (VM) curriculum in a way that is learner-centred, flexible, and trauma-informed. Teachers work in close collaboration with Youth Workers to support learner wellbeing, engagement, and learning.

The role is focused on re-engaging young people who may have previously struggled in mainstream education, providing them with opportunities to achieve their VCE VM and prepare for further education, training, or employment.

About the Role:

Job Type: Full time – Fixed term 12 months, moving to ongoing upon successful school registration from the VRQA.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Education (mandatory).
• Current VIT registration (Full registration).
• Additional qualifications in applied learning or vocational education (desirable).

Pay Level:

Ministerial Order 1388, Teacher Range 2 ($106,758 – $133, 456 plus super and salary sacrifice)

Requirements

Experience

• Demonstrated success in teaching secondary-aged young people enrolled in VCE VM or equivalent.
• Experience working with learners disengaged from mainstream education or with complex needs.
• Experience in applied, project-based, or vocational learning approaches.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of VCE VM curriculum and VCAA requirements.
• Skills in trauma-informed practice and inclusive education design and practices.
• Ability to adapt curriculum to meet learner needs and pathways.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with learners, families, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work as part of a muti-disciplinary team to achieve best outcomes for our young people
• Organisational and record-keeping skills, with attention to compliance.
• Knowledge of Y Ballarat’s mission and programs and strong knowledge, understanding and experience of child safety and safeguarding young people.

Summary

We are looking for two teachers to lead the charge on learning at Y School Ballarat team.

At Y School Ballarat, our staff work collaboratively to create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment. The principal provides leadership and ensures high standards of governance, compliance, and educational quality. Our teachers deliver the VCE Vocational Major curriculum using flexible, hands-on approaches tailored to each learner, while also supporting wellbeing in partnership with youth workers. Youth Workers play a central role in building strong relationships with learners, delivering wellbeing programs, providing case management, and ensuring that wellbeing and learning are equally prioritised.

Selection Criteria

Y Ballarat, including our Board of Directors are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People frameworks.

Y Ballarat requires all applicants to undergo checks prior to commencement including, police checks, international police checks, WWCC and reference checks as a minimum.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a National Police Check and maintain a valid employment Working with Children Check whilst employed in this position.

Prior to being appointed to this position it is required that there is a full disclosure of any pre-existing injuries or disease that might be affected by employment in this position.