About Youth Off The Streets
Youth Off The Streets is a not-for-profit youth organisation dedicated to providing safety, support and opportunities for young people to build positive futures. We deliver a broad range of services including crisis accommodation and housing, alternative secondary education, alcohol and other drugs counselling, youth justice support, life skills and employment programs, cultural support and community engagement. Our work is grounded in early intervention approaches that empower young people and strengthen communities.
We recognise that not all young people thrive in mainstream education. Our registered and accredited independent high schools offer a flexible, supportive alternative for students in Years 9–12. Youth Off The Streets operates six independent high schools registered with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and is a member of the Association of Independent Schools of NSW (AISNSW).
Established in 2013, Craig Davis College is a coeducational specialist secondary school supporting students in Years 9–12 who are at risk of disengaging, or who have disengaged, from mainstream schooling. Located on the Innovation Campus at the University of Wollongong, the College provides a safe, inclusive and relational learning environment. Our dedicated team of educators works closely with students to build the knowledge, skills and confidence required to achieve a Record of School Achievement (RoSA), Higher School Certificate (HSC), or to transition into further education, training or employment.
About the Role
We are seeking a Secondary Generalist Teacher with a specialisation in diverse learning needs, literacy and numeracy to join our Wollongong school on maximum-term, part-time basis (three days per week) until 18 December 2026.
Experience, Skills and Abilities
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
* The ability to work effectively with young people who have experienced marginalisation or disengagement in previous educational settings
* An understanding of the principles of a child safe organisation, including mandatory child protection responsibilities
* Demonstrated capacity to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
* Experience or interest in outdoor recreation, performing arts, creative arts, sport, fitness or other extracurricular activities (desirable)
Requirements
The successful applicant will ideally hold:
* An accredited four-year undergraduate teaching qualification, such as a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or a combined/double degree (e.g. Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education [Secondary]); or
* A recognised bachelor degree (e.g. Arts or Science) plus an accredited graduate-entry teaching qualification such as a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or Master of Teaching (Secondary); and
* Current registration with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
* Special Education experience is desirable
What We Offer
* The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
* An inclusive and collaborative culture that values diversity, respect, and integrity
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives.
* Access to Fitness Passport
* Additional leave benefits (e.g., purchased leave, gifted leave days, self-care leave).
* Regular supervision and support from experienced leaders.
* Salary packaging benefits to maximise your take home‑ pay (common in the NFP sector).
* Be part of a team continually innovating to improve outcomes for young people
To Apply
Please ensure you enclose a copy of your resume with your contact details and cover letter addressing the essential criteria and the role you are applying for (2 pages maximum).
Youth Off The Streets embraces The Sanctuary Model as the foundation of our organisational culture. This trauma-informed approach guides how we support young people and staff, prioritising safety, emotional wellbeing, and resilience. It shapes our practices in conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and healing from trauma—creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment for all.
At Youth Off The Streets, diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our DNA. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our people. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.
Youth off The Streets is an EEO Employer and a child safe organisation
This is a rare opportunity to join a passionate and high profile not for profit organisation that values the current youth of today and the youth of tomorrow.
The successful candidate will be requested to submit applications for a NSW Working With Children Check and Police Check. You will also be required to have a valid Australian Drivers Licence and unrestricted Australian working rights.
We encourage people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply for this position.