Teacher - 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 / 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 organisational 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 organisational staff support as 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 as they are received.
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.
EDUCATION AND INCLUSION STATEMENTS
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICY
Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd is a child safe organisation committed to the protection of children and has a zero tolerance of abuse of children. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people therefore, all applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child safeguarding policies and procedures. This includes complying with our Child Safeguarding policy and code of conduct.
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