Teachers
Job No:
104336
Location:
Geraldton
- Do you want to directly make an impact on young people's educational journey?
- Bring your teaching experience to these rewarding opportunities working with a multidisciplinary and supportive workplace
- Enjoy an attractive remuneration circa $73,000 - $103,000 (dependent on your skills, qualifications and experience) plus super!
- Excellent support and ongoing professional development opportunities
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.
Geraldton Flexible Learning Centre (GFLC) 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 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. All staff work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide wellbeing support to the young people of the campus, including Teachers, Youth Workers, the Head of Campus and the Network Principal.
About the Opportunities
EREA Youth+ now has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Teacher to join the team at Geraldton Flexible Learning Centre on a full-time basis in Geraldton, WA. This is a 12-month contract (maternity back-fill) with the possibility of extension for the right candidates.
Due to the educational level of the students, candidates with Primary specialisation are preferred, however significant experience in Secondary schools where students are disengaged and disenfranchised will be highly regarded. EREA Youth+ is also seeking expressions of interest for a potential Outreach program in Mullewa, one hour east of Geraldton (subject to approval), performing the same role on a 12-month New Site Startup contract with possibility for extension.
Reporting to the Head of Campus and the Network Principal, these 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 and may have Language, Literacy and Numeracy difficulties, encouraging a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Collaborating with teachers and youth workers to develop and implement learning plans for each young person that include literacy and numeracy development and indigenous cultural perspectives;
- Supporting young people to access support services such as counselling, health support and community activities;
- Working with the team to develop cultural links, community and family connections which support the engagement and connection of young people to both the FLC and the wider community;
- Collaborating with the team to support a socially inclusive program that responds to the physical, intellectual, social, spiritual and cultural needs of young people; and
- Participating in the daily routines and activities of the FLC, including morning meetings, lunch, bus pick-up and drop-offs, electives, outings and camps.
For more information about the FLC and/or requirements of the role, please contact Head of Campus Heather Brett on heather.brett@youthplus.edu.au or 0419 300 372.
About You
To be considered for these positions you must hold relevant tertiary qualifications in Teaching, and be eligible for registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia, in addition to at least 3 years experience in a diverse Primary or Secondary educational environment.
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. Your ability to cope with rapid change in daily plans and develop individualised approaches for individual student needs will be crucial to your success. A demonstrated experience in integrating wellbeing into your pedagogy and curriculum, in addition to a flexible and patient behaviour management approach is essential.
Most importantly, 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.
Please note: Only Australian Residents with current Teacher Registration will be considered for these positions.
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 $73,000 - $103,000 plus super, based on your experience and qualification level (in line with the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Perth Teachers Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2012; Salary Schedule June 2018.).
In addition, EREA Youth+ also provides ongoing professional development opportunities and is dedicated to improving its staff.
Please note: Prior to commencement, you must obtain a Working with Children Clearance. This role requires regular travel around Geraldton, including transporting students, and as such, a Current Unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence is essential, with Light Rigid/Heavy Rigid highly regarded. Licence training will be provided for successful applicants.
Bring your creativity and passion for reuniting young people with educational opportunities to this rewarding career path - Apply Now!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are very strongly encouraged to apply!
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.