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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 flexible 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 flexible 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.
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 We are looking for a full-time Art Teacher to join our team, based anywhere in Victoria. Working virtually, with some travel within the community. You will be employed on an ongoing basis, commencing on a mutually agreed date, 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.
- Registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching
- Experience with online teaching highly advantageous
- Ability to plan, prepare and deliver effective learning and teaching programs for young people in both middle and senior phases of secondary education.
- The ability to inspire and engage young people
- 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 Chance Employer and value diversity.
To Apply Please visit our website, learn about our work, and review the position information in Careers at 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.
We are a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition and are recognised as a leading organisation for the provision of educational and social inclusion programs for disenfranchised young people. All applicants will be subject to EREA’s and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with our commitment to child protection policies and procedures. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.
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📌 Art Teacher
🏢 Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
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