Y School Ballarat Teacher

Ymca Australia; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Australia Ballarat is seeking a dedicated teacher to deliver the VCE Vocational Major curriculum. The role focuses on re-engaging year 11–12 learners in a learner-centred, trauma-informed setting.

You will work closely with Youth Workers to support wellbeing, engagement and learning, and you'll help students progress to further study, training, or employment. The position is full-time, fixed term 12 months, with potential to continue upon school registration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver VCE VM curriculum in a learner-centred, trauma-informed way.
• Collaborate with Youth Workers to support wellbeing, engagement and learning.
• Re-engage disengaged learners and prepare them for further education or employment.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Inclusive education design

Learner engagement

Stakeholder communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Education

Current VIT registration (Full registration)

Additional qualifications in applied learning or vocational education

Job 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.

For further details visit: yballarat.org.au

Our Opportunity

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)

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.

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.