Alternative Learning Teacher

Fixed Term, Part-time- Studio East (Payneham site)

Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference?

We are looking for an outcome focused Teacher to join our Alternative Learning team on a fixed term part-time basis, located at our Studio East (Payneham) site.

Reporting to the Program Manager- Alternative Learning in collaboration with contracted schools you will deliver group learning sessions based on ACARA and SACE frameworks to students of varying ages and abilities that also cater to their individual learning and development needs.

This role is fixed term- maternity leave position until January 2025. Covering the second semester, 2024.  

In this role, you'll provide options and supports to inspire and challenge students with identified barriers to learning. Day-to-day activities will include: 

• Facilitating the learning program by establishing positive relationships while creating a supportive and safe learning environment to meet the needs of individual students.
• Working collaboratively with Case Manager’s, internal and external stakeholders for the benefit of the program.
• Selecting and utilising a diverse range of learning resources and equipment to support effective engagement and learning.
• Proactively organising the classroom and learning resources and create displays to encourage a positive learning environment.
• Engaging and motivating students with enthusiastic and creative presentations.
• Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum.
• Modelling and maintaining appropriate behaviours within the class.
• Providing feedback to parents, and carers on a student’s progress at meetings as required.

About You

As someone who enjoys working in a highly collaborative team environment, you will be passionate about supporting young people to engage in an alternative learning space.
To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• An understanding of the barriers contributing to students disengaging from mainstream learning including homelessness, youth justice, family breakdown, poverty, or lack of education.
• Strong engagement skills and the ability to interact effectively and sensitively with young people from diverse
  backgrounds, their families, and other service providers to achieve positive outcomes with clients.
• Experience in delivering group programs/classes in a trauma informed classroom setting.

For this role, you will need to:

• Hold a degree in Teaching/Education or a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Must be willing to complete relevant employment screening and to maintain requisite clearances or checks as required.
• Hold and maintain a current RRHAN-EC certificate and Safe Environments Training certificate.
• in Teaching/Education or a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Have possession of a current valid Driver’s License, willingness to drive, and your own registered vehicle with a 4–5-star ANCAP safety rating.
• Be eligible to work in Australia.

Why join Team SYC?

• Increase your pay with Salary Packaging options
• Career development opportunities
• Enjoy an additional day off to celebrate your Birthday*
• Wellbeing leave
• Access an additional one week of paid leave each year, through SYC loyalty leave*
• Be provided an additional paid personal leave
• Stay healthy with discounted Corporate Private Health Cover
• Access our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Access to special discounts on memberships and fitness activities through Goodlife,  Fitness First and Zap Health Clubs. 
• Retail and Entertainment discount vouchers
• Enjoy special benefits with Beaurepaires 

*Qualifying periods and terms apply.

About us

SYC exists so everyone can succeed.

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We invest back into the community, helping tens of thousands of people every year to create a life without disadvantage, to build sustainable independence and to experience wellbeing in all areas of their lives.

A non-profit human services organisation, SYC was founded in 1958 to support young people experiencing disadvantage in Adelaide. We now operate nationally, supporting more than 57,000 people annually with housing, education, employment, justice, health and disability services.

We are proud to work with people who are passionate and professional, who encourage and value diversity, who are courageous, creative and, most importantly, believe in people’s potential. Our vision of wellbeing, independence and opportunity for everyone encompasses the people we work with, as well as the people who work for SYC.

To learn more please visit our Learning Page: www.syc.net.au/services/learning

If you match the criteria above, we want to hear from you  

To apply please complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button.

We’re proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer, and we commit to responding to every applicant.

Please complete the requested work history and education information on the application page (you are encouraged to detail any (and all) certificates or licence(s) information under the education section) and attach your resume.

SYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud of our diverse workforce. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disability to apply. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact our recruitment team who will be happy to support you via careers@syc.net.au.