Teacher – PPA Leader Identity and Literacy

Teacher - PPA Leader Identity and Literacy & Numeracy Intervention - Geraldton Flexible School

• Continuing, Full-time

• Start: As soon as can be negotiated with successful applicant

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION:
Geraldton Flexible School is a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition. There are 21 Flexible Schools throughout Australia who offer a full-time and multiyear secondary education program for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Enrolled young people may express a broad range of complex education and social needs and flexible schools respond with a variety of flexible and innovative teaching and learning practices including vocational planning and the development of social connectedness.

The purpose of a Flexible School is to provide young people with a varied and holistic set of learning experiences supporting them to identify and pursue an individual transition to adulthood, employment, further education and training and social connectedness.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position Purpose - PPA

The Teacher PPA Leader Identity and Literacy & Numeracy Intervention duties include but are not limited to:

1. PPA - Whole school literacy and numeracy intervention program

• Develop and lead a whole school approach to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes of the young people.

• Facilitate appropriate staff development and training in literacy and numeracy strategies

• Track young people data to inform progress and review

• Collate reports as required for Principal

• Use data to help inform teaching teams to set goals and implement targeted adjustments for Young People IEPs.

• Assist the Leadership team to collate NCCD data and evidence to improve young people's outcomes.

• Provide targeted support for young people with a focus on skill mastering, confidence and readiness for post school pathways.

2. PPA - Identity Leadership

• Develop and implement appropriate and relevant staff and young people formation experiences.

• Develop and implement appropriate Social Justice and Solidarity opportunities for staff and young people.

Position Purpose - Classroom Teacher

The Teacher reports to the Head of Campus/Principal and are expected to work collaboratively with all staff. They have delegated responsibility to develop and maintain learning and social inclusion responses of the campus. This includes but is not limited to:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging learning programs for middle and secondary education, including project-based learning and engagement activities.

• Implement class and individual learning programs that meet legislative requirements for young people with learning difficulties and disabilities (e.g., Disability Discrimination Act, Disability Standards for Education, National Consistent Collection of Data, National Disability Insurance Scheme).

• Collate NCCD data and evidence to improve outcomes.

• Build learning programs that reflect classroom diversity and cater to individuals with specific needs.

• Ensure learning programs maximize potential through Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and contribute to the ongoing evaluation of the IEP process.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the FLS's objectives and planning.

• Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment.

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ABOUT YOU

• Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition

• Appropriate teaching qualifications at tertiary level and minimum of 3 years' professional experience.

• Have at least 3 years of experience working with young people disenfranchised from mainstream education.

• Possess skills and knowledge in teaching processes, frameworks, and practices.

• Experience in teaching with strong operational, organizational, and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with young people.

• Demonstrate high-level communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills necessary for success in a complex organizational structure.

• Have experience developing innovating curriculum, ability to make adjustments and differentiate. Have experience developing Individual Learning Plans (ILP) or Personal Plans for Learning (PPL)

• Hold or be able to attain a WA Working with Children Check before commencement, as per legislation.

• Be capable of local travel, including minivan driving, and hold a current 'C' driver's license.

• Have current First Aid certification or be willing to obtain it.

• Implement self-care strategies and access organizational staff support as needed.

• Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition.

• Proven ability in leading whole school literacy and numeracy programs

• Ability to run staff professional develop programs for staff

• Develop and run activities for special celebrations throughout the year to promote inclusion, diversity and the Edmund Rice Story for staff and young people

• Proven ability to lead teams and coach staff

• Working collaboratively with the Leadership Team and staff to ensure that all program provisions are culturally appropriate.

• Able to demonstrate the high-level communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills necessary to be successful in a complex and layered organisational structure.

• Ability to diagnose problems, foresee potential issues and devise appropriate responses.

• Ability to lead, work in, and collaborate across teams with integrity and humility.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Edmund Rice Charism

• Learn how to do school differently

• Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a

• 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 for a position, please complete the application form below. 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 Jess Crook, Acting Head of Campus at Geraldton Flexible School, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd., via email

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted 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.