Secondary Teachers and Special Needs Teacher
Job No:
103677
Location:
Alice Springs
- Do you want to directly make an impact on disadvantaged or disenfranchised young people's educational journey?
- Bring your teaching or special needs experience to these rewarding opportunities working with a multidisciplinary and supportive workplace!
- Enjoy an attractive remuneration circa $70,000 - $100,000 plus super and accommodation and relocation assistance!
About Youth+
Edmund Rice Education Australia Youth+ (EREA Youth+) is a network of flexible learning centres that offer young people an opportunity to reconnect with education in a setting that is non-judgemental, inclusive and flexible. With a focus on literacy and numeracy, all programming and learning activities are developed based on young people’s individual learning plans which are customised based on learning levels and what they require to re-engage.
St Joseph's Catholic Flexible Learning Centre is a coeducational Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition under the EREA Youth+ Central West Flexi Schools Network. It has a clear commitment to social justice and stands in solidarity with disadvantaged young people of all social, cultural and religious backgrounds, with a particular sensitivity to Indigenous culture. The school provides holistic learning experiences that address the social needs of students and promotes their emotional, cognitive, spiritual and academic development.
About the Opportunities
EREA Youth+ now has multiple exciting and rewarding opportunities for two Secondary Teachers and one Special Needs Teacher to join the team at St Joseph's Catholic Flexible Learning Centre on a full-time basis.
To be considered for these positions you must hold relevant tertiary qualifications in Teaching, and be eligible for registration with the Northern Territory Teacher Registration Board in addition to at least 4 years experience in a diverse Secondary educational environment. Please note: Only Australian Residents with current Teacher Registration will be considered,
Secondary Teachers
Reporting to the Campus Principal and the Network Principal, these Secondary Teacher roles will see you responsible for implementing teaching strategies that cater to the needs of secondary-aged students who have disengaged from mainstream education, encouraging a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
The ideal candidates will be independent and highly organised, with the tenacity and adaptability to support disenfranchised and disadvantaged Indigenous young people with the challenges they face. You will be able to cope with rapid change in daily plans and develop individualised approaches for individual student needs. You will have demonstrated experience integrating wellbeing into your pedagogy and curriculum, in addition to a flexible and patient behaviour management approach.
You will have an experience and understanding of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, with exceptional interpersonal and intercultural communication and negotiation skills that enable you to engage and invest in the community to build trusting relationships.
For more information, please see the position description.
Special Needs Teacher
Reporting to the Campus Principal and the Network Principal, you will be responsible for planning, preparing, delivering and supporting other teachers in the delivery of effective social inclusion, learning and teaching programs for young people, based on individual learning levels, abilities and learning plans.
Secondary experience is highly regarded, however, candidates with significant experience in Primary with a view to progressing into Secondary are welcomed to apply.
In addition to the above, demonstrated experience in engaging with staff in a consultative and/or mentoring role to provide support for young people with disabilities and/or high needs, whether academic, behavioural or social, is required.
You will have experience in providing professional development for staff on planning, preparation and delivery of effective learning, teaching and assessment programs for young people with verified special needs and low LLN.
For more information, please see the position description.
About the Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity to become involved in a multidisciplinary and supportive workplace while reaping the incredible rewards that arise from the challenges faced day to day. You will see the direct impact you've made on young people's educational journey during your time with EREA Youth+, and will enjoy a long-lasting and extremely gratifying career.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration circa $70,000 - $100,000, based on your experience level (in line with the Catholic Schools (Northern Territory) Collective Enterprise Agreement 2014) plus super.
In addition, relocation and accommodation assistance is available, to be negotiated with the successful candidate. In addition, EREA Youth+ also provides ongoing professional development opportunities.
Please note: Prior to commencement, you must obtain an OCHRE Card (NT Working with Children Clearance). This role requires regular travel around Alice Springs, including transporting students, and as such, a Current Unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence is essential, with Light Rigid highly regarded.
Bring your creativity and passion for reuniting young people with educational opportunities to this rewarding career path - Apply Now!
Please note: To apply for this role, please submit your answers to the first round questions and attach an updated CV. Successful candidates will be asked to supply responses to the Selection Criteria included in the respective Position Descriptions.