Job Overview
* Salary – commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.
* Subject: Literacy – Secondary; Physical Education; SEN Teacher – Secondary.
* Job Type: Full time.
* Location: Sydney, Australia (Postal Code 2747).
* Contract: Full‐time, temporary 12‐month contract with view to becoming ongoing.
* Commencing immediately or Term 3 start.
* Preferred classroom size: 3‐6 students with an SLSO.
* Preferred background: Primary and Secondary qualified teachers will be considered.
* Position reference: SH#8154.
School Profile
SchoolHouse works in partnership with a Government Department of Youth Justice. The Youth Justice Centre is committed to equity of educational opportunity for all – "A Chance to Learn". It caters to boys aged 15‐21 years who are part of a remand facility, presenting diverse backgrounds and experiences, with varying mental health, disability and behavioural needs. The student population has high turnover, most staying less than three weeks, with a portion remaining for over 12 months.
* Competitive salary in line with DOE Enterprise Agreement.
* Offers a wide range of programs designed to address diverse student needs, including remediation, life skills, secondary education, vocational education and tertiary studies.
* Staffing is comprised of 50% teaching and 50% SASS staff.
* Close partnership with Youth Justice staff from all areas – Psychologists, Caseworkers, Unit Managers, Assistant Managers, and Youth Officers.
* Highly collaborative, collegial and supportive staff and executive team.
Requirements
* Relevant tertiary qualifications (Bachelor of Education) etc.
* Current NESA accreditation and WWCC (or eligibility to gain).
* Ability to register with the Department of Education (which can be fast‐tracked upon offer).
* Dynamic professionals who have the ability to build rapport, display resilience, and show compassion and empathy towards working with students in unique situations.
* Excellent communication and behaviour‐management skills.
* Motivation and passion to work with and support young boys on their journey through secondary education.
* Enthusiasm and flexibility with the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
* Ability and desire to actively support the values and ethos of the school.
* Working rights for Australia (or eligible to gain).
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