Learning Diversity Teacher

About Us

At MacKillop Education, we are more than just a school—we are a safe, supportive community dedicated to helping children and young people who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education. Having operated for over 10 years, our schools specialise in providing expert, professional support to our students who struggle in mainstream settings. Our passionate and dedicated staff, trained in trauma-informed practices, are at the heart of our success, making a real difference in our students' lives.

Want to learn more? Take a look: MacKillop Education

About our offer

- Generous salary (in line with Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022) and leave entitlements.

- Salary packaging–we can help you to maximise your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.

- Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.

- Fitness Passport - which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.

- Employee Assistance Programme - free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.

- Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.

We have 1 x Permanent Full-time opportunity available based in Caulfield, VIC within our MacKillop Education Program

*PLEASE NOTE EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*

About the role

The Generalist Teacher will work collaboratively to develop and deliver highly effective and engaging learning programs that are suited to the diverse needs of our students and meet the requirements of the Victorian Curriculum.

The Generalist Teacher will design and deliver learning programs that meet the needs of all students and is compliant with curriculum requirements. This includes classroom teaching and 1:1 intensive student support as required. Applicants with experience working in what was formerly VCAL/Senior Pathways will be strongly considered.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A four-year teaching qualification or equivalent and eligibility for Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration

- Demonstrated understanding of and experience in implementing highly aspirational initiatives in student learning, informed by the Victorian Curriculum

- Experience in the design, delivery and assessment of programs that cater for the diverse and complex needs of individual learners, and engage students who have a range of learning difficulties and challenging behaviours

- Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and creatively with colleagues to improve the quality of programs and enhance student outcomes

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For a full listing please view Position Description.

Our offer

- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges

- Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)

- Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training

- Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.

You must have

- Valid and current Driver’s Licence;

- Satisfactory Criminal History Check;

- Valid Employee Working with Children Check;

- Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles)

For more information, please contact Angela Alibrando at angela.alibrando@mackillop.org.au

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.

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