Teacher - Deception Bay FS

• Casual
• Start date as soon as can be negotiated

ABOUT USEdmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,400 young people in 21 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 9 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 700 staff nationally. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded. Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Teacher reports to the Head of Campus and Principal. He/she has delegated responsibility to develop and maintain learning and social inclusion responses of the campus. This includes:

• Planning, preparation and delivery of effective learning and teaching programs for young people;
• Contributing to the development and implementation of the EREA Flexi Schools Ltd objectives and planning;
• Contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment.

To view the Position Description, please click apply to access our external application portal.

ABOUT YOU

Essential:

• Bachelor of Education (Primary or Secondary) or similar and registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
• Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing a range of learning choices which meet the diverse needs and learning styles of young people supporting positive educational and social outcomes
• Highly developed interpersonal skills in the context of relating to work colleagues, young people, and parents in a cross-cultural environment. In particular, demonstrated success in building relationships with young people at risk
• Proven ability to work autonomously and in an integrated manner as a member of a multi- disciplinary team
• Commitment to participate in critical reflection around working together under the Four Principles of Operation: Respect, Safe and Legal, Honesty and Participation as a means to resolve difference, negotiate learning, recognise rights, responsibilities, and consequences
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working within QCAA/QCEC/EREA requirements, accountabilities, and processes
• Current Queensland Driver's Licence

Desirable:

• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40116 CERTIFICATE).
• Trauma Informed Training.
• Previous experience working in flexible learning environments.
• QCAA Short Courses and Applied Subjects
• Trauma Transformative Practise
• Enterprise Learning or Universal Design of Learning are also highly desirable.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a
• Professional development opportunities
• Edmund Rice Charism
• 12.75% Superannuation contribution
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
• Induction, wellbeing and ongoing professional development
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

HOW TO APPLY (Please upload documents in PDF format)

To apply, please click apply to access our external application portal. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Chris Zammit, Head of Campus, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd. on or via email

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.