Secondary Teacher

**About the role**

Cire Community School is a leader in delivering innovative programs to students from years 5 to 12 who have disengaged from education and offers an alternative to mainstream schooling. With growing campuses in Yarra Junction, Mt Evelyn, Lilydale and Berwick, Cire is seeking dedicated Teachers to work with some of the region’s most vulnerable and marginalised young people.

Reporting to the Campus Principal, our Teachers support students to re-engage with education through the development and delivery of dynamic and engaging learning materials and activities. Working closely with wellbeing specialists and learning assistants, Teachers support our students in achieving positive learning outcomes and pathways to further education and employment.

Due to continued growth and internal advancement, Cire has a permanent part-time or full-time opportunity available at our Berwick campus. This role would suit a secondary teacher with a passion for digital technologies, film, and media.

**The Perks**

At Cire, we know that our employees are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. With salary packaging and novated leasing, you can reduce your taxable income and put more money back in your pocket. And because we're a not-for-profit organisation, you’ll feel great knowing your work directly benefits some of the most vulnerable people in our community.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits that include access to EAP services, discounted childcare, and discounted courses. We also offer ongoing support and mentoring to help you grow in your career. So, if you're looking for an organisation that values its employees, come join us at Cire.

**About you**

As an experienced Teacher, you:

- Are a four-year qualified teacher with current VIT registration
- Ideally, experienced within the Digital Technologies and/or Media field, not essential
- Are passionate about working with young people who have disengaged from mainstream education
- Have the ability to support students to re-engage with their education and the passion to persist despite any obstacles
- Have the ability to form unconditional and positive relationships with young people and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability on a daily basis
- Currently hold, or be willing to undertake, certifications including a Working with Children Check, Australian Right to Work Check, and National Police Check

To enjoy Cire's environment and culture, you will have a community focus, friendly personality and positive attitude. You will demonstrate our Values of Respect, Quality and Integrity. You will enjoy being an integral part of a professional team.

**What we're about**

Cire Services is a not-for-profit (NFP) organisation and one of the largest NFPs serving the diverse population of the Yarra Ranges and Casey regions, near Melbourne.

Our core services include:

- Our **Community School**, a registered independent school, providing upper primary and secondary curriculum to disengaged students in an alternative school environment;
- Cire **Early Learning**, supporting children's services for long day-care, pre-school programs, occasional care, vacation care and before and after school care;
- Cire Training, our **Registered Training Organisation** (RTO), offering accredited, pre-accredited, work skills and leisure courses; and
- Our **Community Hubs**, bringing people together to connect, learn and contribute in their local community through social, educational, recreational and support activities.

Cire Services Commitment to Child Safety
- Cire Services is committed to creating a child safe organisation where all children and young people are safe and feel safe.
- Cire Services has greater focus on safety for those children and young people who are considered more at risk to abuse and neglect.
- Cire Services actively supports and facilitates participation and inclusion of Aboriginal children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD), those who are unable to live at home, children with a disability and/or children from sexuality and gender diverse groups (LGBTQIA+).

**What Next?**

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact the Cire Recruitment Team on (03) 7067 6231.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday