Position
Material, Design, and Technology Teacher – Wood – Geraldton Flexible School
Continuing, Full Time
Start: 21 January ****
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
The Teacher reports to the Head of Campus.
They work collaboratively with all staff.
They have delegated responsibility to develop and maintain learning and social inclusion responses of the campus.
This includes but not limited to :
Planning, preparation and delivery of engaging learning and teaching programs for young people in the middle and secondary phase of secondary education, creating flexible, innovative curriculum to engage students, including project-based learning and engagement activities.
Plan and effectively implement class and individual student learning programs that meet all legislative requirements with respect to young people with learning difficulties and disabilities i.e. Disability Discrimination Act, Disability Standards for Education, National Consistent Collection of Data, National Disability Insurance Scheme by collating NCCD data and evidence to improve young people's outcomes.
Set goals and implement targeted adjustments for Young People IEPs and monitoring progress and reviewing strategies.
Build learning programs that reflect the diversity within the classroom and design learning experiences that cater for individuals with specific needs.
Ensure young people are provided with a learning program that maximizes their outcomes (academically, behaviorally and / or socially) through the development of Individual Learning Plans for each young person; and contribute to the ongoing evaluation of the ILP 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.
To view the Position Description, please CLICK HERE.
About You
Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition.
Have a minimum of 3 years' experience in working with young people disenfranchised from mainstream education.
Have skills and knowledge in teaching processes, framework and practice.
Applicants must hold or have the ability to attain a WA Working with Children Check before commencement as per legislation.
Local travel (including minivan driving) is a requirement of this position therefore it is a requirement that the applicant hold a current 'C' driver's license and required to drive a bus.
Current First Aid or willingness to obtain.
All staff are expected to implement self-care strategies and access organisational staff support whenever needed.
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.,
Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received.
Application Deadline
Applications close 3PM (AEST) Friday 5 December ****
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.
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