About Youth Off The Streets
Youth Off The Streets is a not-for-profit youth organisation that provides safety, support and opportunities for young people to build a positive future. We offer crisis accommodation and housing services, alternative high school education, alcohol and other drugs counselling, youth justice support, life skills and employment programs, cultural support and community engagement, among other services. We focus on early interventions that empower young people and strengthen communities.
Not all children and young people thrive in mainstream schools. Our registered and accredited independent high schools offer a flexible alternative for students in Years 9–12.
We operate six independent high schools that are registered and accredited with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). Youth Off The Streets is also a member of the Association of Independent Schools of NSW (AISNSW).
Key College, Chapel School Campus (Merrylands) was opened in 2004 and offers medium to long term educational programs for young people. Many students are at risk of becoming disengaged as well as those who are already disconnected from mainstream education. Individual Learning Plans are developed to assist students in years 9 -10 to gain the knowledge and skills required to work towards achieving their Record of School Achievement (RoSA), or to access further training or employment.
About the roles:
We are looking for a secondary Generalist Teacher on a Fulltime maximum term basis until the end of Term 4 2026. This role will be part of our Step Up Program Team at Merrylands.
Experience, Skills and Abilities:
* Ability to work with young people who have been marginalised in previous schools
* An understanding of the principles that underpin a child safe organisation including mandatory child protection procedures.
* Demonstrated capacity to respect and work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
* Additional experience in outdoor recreation, performing arts, creative arts, sport, fitness or other extra curricula activities are desirable qualities.
Requirements:
The person we seek will ideally have the following:
* An accredited four year undergraduate teaching degree. Appropriate degrees include a Bachelor of Education (Secondary), or a combined or double degree such as a Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education (Secondary); or
* A bachelor degree (such as a Bachelor of Arts or Science) coupled with an accredited graduate entry teaching degree such as a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or Master of Teaching (Secondary); and
* Current registration with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
What we can offer you:
* A supportive team environment
* Career progression and development pathways
* EAP for yourself and your family
* Salary packaging up to $15,900
* Free onsite parking
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.