Teacher

YMCA Social Impact is the charitable arm of the Y Brisbane and officially operates as Y-Care (South East Queensland) Inc. Our vision is to be an unbreakable organisation that maximises impact across all of our programs. We are a team consisting of more than 100 staff and 120 volunteers that believe in the power of inspired young people. We operate multiple programs within four key service streams including:

- Community Housing
- Food for All (Schools' Breakfast Program)
- Social Enterprise (Op Shop)
- Youth Education and Empowerment (Vocational School, Community Hubs, School-Based Mentoring, and Get Set for Work)

**YMCA Vocational Schools, part of the YMCA Brisbane,** provide adjusted education programs and vocational training to secondary students, who would benefit from an alternative learning environment. Our **North Lakes Junior Campus** prides themselves in practical, flexible, collaborative programs accompanied by commercial grade salon and kitchen as well as state-of-the-art music studios and sporting equipment that focuses on individual growth and development.

Students also participate in programs dedicated to enhancing practical and personal skills, at a pace that encourages school attendance, engagement and confidence.

The school mission is to positively engage young people in education and lifelong learning, empowering them to become well-rounded, confident and healthy human beings

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

We are now interested in appointing **1 permanent, full-time Teacher **to join our dedicated multi-disciplinary team at the **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
- Dedicated to providing students with a real opportunity and commitment to continuous improvement is celebrated each and every day
- You will be supported and encouraged to take ownership of our purpose built 21st century learning spaces;
- You can make a real impact in the lives of some of South East Queensland's most disadvantaged young people.
- Permanent Full time position

**SELECTION 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, which includes**:

- YMCA Vocational Schools will match the teaching level you are currently on as well as provide the opportunity for salary sacrifice. This equates to roughly an extra $10,000 per year on top of your salary or $6,000 extra in hand.
- Our working year is 195 days total with 25 of those days being non-contact time focusing on: 15 days professional development and 10 days focused on student individualised planning.
- Our school days are 9.30 - 1pm Monday & Friday, & 9.30 - 2.30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, &Thursday.
- Increased promotional opportunities and Job Security
- Increased non-contact time
- Additional Holidays and much more

**Applications**

**How to Apply**

**Our Commitment**

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