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Role Description/Criteria About us Since 2012, we have led the way in radically inclusive education, by providing a safe, inclusive, and versatile learning environment for young people who have experienced barriers to accessing mainstream education. Our team is committed to supporting young people in re-engaging with learning through neuroaffirming, strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches that meet their individual needs.
We prioritise building honest and authentic relationships with young people, their families, and communities, fostering a culture that values, supports, and celebrates the dignity and uniqueness of each person. We offer a full-time, multi-year secondary education program designed to meet the diverse learning needs of young people. Through adaptable and innovative teaching methods, we provide a safe, supportive and holistic learning experience that encourages young people to set learning goals, identify and develop their strengths, explore future pathways, and transition into adulthood, employment, further education, and community participation.
Our Young People Young people come from diverse backgrounds and often face a significant and complex range of educational, social, developmental, environmental, psychological, health, legal barriers to learning which require unique interventions. Our approach is grounded in the Operation By Principles framework, which combines education with an understanding of trauma-informed practices. We recognise that each young person’s journey is unique.
Our Team BlendED, is an innovative online engagement curriculum program that seeks to address the complex needs that young people face when they are struggling to engage outside of the home or with community or education. A Victorian-first education model that combines online individualised learning with in-person wellbeing support.
The Role The Junior Literacy Support Teacher works within a multidisciplinary team to support young people who experience barriers to mainstream education. This role focuses on re-engaging students in learning through trauma-informed, relationship-based approaches and flexible curriculum delivery.
You will be employed on an ongoing basis, commencing as soon as possible, and will be employed under the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022.
You will need
- Ability to commit to and work within our Operating Principles; Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal and Honesty
- Tertiary Qualifications in Teaching
- Ability to obtain a Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration
- Proven track record of excellence in literacy teaching in relevant year level bands (Junior / Middle / Senior Years).
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully communicate with a range of people
- Experience in supporting young people with disability and/or neurodivergence
- The ability to inspire and engage young people with learning activities
- Be willing to support young people and our team members to reach their potential
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity.
To Apply Please visit our website, learn about our work, and review the position information in Careers at www.saintscollege.vic.edu.au/careers. Applications must be submitted using the Apply Now on our careers page and include:
- A letter of introduction and a one-page response to the duties and responsibilities listed in the position description and how you would meet them;
- A current curriculum vitae outlining previous experience and skills;
- Two referees (including contact details). Please include a referee from current or most recent place of employment, if this is a school it needs to be the principal.
Applications close 4pm Monday 13 October 2025
We are a child safe environment, committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and participation of all children and young people under our care. All staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards MO1359.
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📌 Junior Literacy Support Teacher
🏢 Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
📍 Melbourne