Teacher in Charge

**The YMCA Vocational School **is a multi-campus educational community based in Logan, North Lakes, Redlands, Ipswich and Acacia Ridge. The School is a Special Assistance School offering alternative schooling programs to assist disengaged students in having the opportunity to reach their full potential through positive educational studies, activities and outcomes.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

We are now recruiting for **permanent full-time Teacher In Charge** to join our dedicated and supportive multi-disciplinary team at the **Moreton Bay: North Lakes Junior Campus.**

**The ideal applicant **will be looking for a challenge, have a passion for working with young people, a strong interest in the development of the holistic person, a personal interest in health and fitness, spirituality, personal well-being and values and ongoing professional development.
- You will have experience and/or interest in working within a trauma informed framework.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real impact in the lives of some of South East Queensland’s most disadvantaged young people; where you are supported and encouraged to take ownership of purpose built 21st century learning spaces; where your dedication to providing students with a real opportunity and commitment to continuous improvement is celebrated each and every day, we want to hear from you.

**The Teacher-in-charge will primarily support the Head of School to ensure the educational delivery is**:

- Compliant with legislative requirements
- Offering youth an individualised and modified education of the highest standards.
- Using a therapeutic approach to support student needs and vocational aspirations.
- Achieving educational, wellbeing and vocational targets/objectives.

This position will carry a student facing teaching load as well as normal operational leadership duties and responsibilities of a Campus as/when directed by the Head of School, including but not limited to the following tasks:

- Run briefs/debriefs, oversee rosters, parades; manage staff / volunteers, sign risk assessments
- Teach lessons as per the Campus timetable
- Promote best practice standards and model professional dialogue for Y7-12 teachers
- Host new student interviews/induction/orientation; h. Oversee student engagement (behaviour management) and case management processes;
- Maintain a healthy culture by actively supporting Intentional Professional Practice initiatives, policies and procedures.

**Selection Criteria**

To be successful in the role, you will be able to meet the following criteria:

- Hold a relevant Bachelor degree, current Queensland Teacher Registration, First Aid Certificate and CPR Qualifications;
- Be able to demonstrate practical experience teaching and supporting young people and the development of positive student relationships;
- Work successfully in a small team and within the schools’ philosophy & ethos to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes.

**The YMCA also offers an excellent employee benefits program which includes**:

- Free YMCA gym membership;
- Discounted accommodation rates at the George Williams Hotel;
- Discounted rates at our childcare facilities
- Discounted rate on health care through; Medibank Private;
- A range of online benefits through our online employee discounts and benefits program.

**Applications**

**Our Commitment**

The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people

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