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This role is based at the Bowen Campus.
Continuing, Full-time
Start date to be negotiated as soon as possible with successful candidate
ABOUT US
The Townsville Flexible School offers a full-time and multiyear secondary education program for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Young people typically 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 Townsville Flexible School was established in 2006 to meet the needs of the local community. In 2019 the Burdekin and Bowen Educational Engagement Programs were established after many years of local consultation. These new programs are campuses of the Townsville Flexible School and run programs for grades 7-10. We are expected to grow from one class group to several in the next few years.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM AND ROLE
The young people who attend our programs have typically experienced significant detachment from education and social inclusion and may be involved with the Department of Youth Justice and/or Children Safety.
The workers of each campus are employed through the Townsville Flexible School and based in the local community. There are strong working relationships between the campuses and travel between them may be required. The daily program with young people will include on-site and off-site activities. Each program will work intensively with a small group of young people to prepare them to access further training, educational and vocational opportunities.
The primary purpose of the Teacher position is:
- Planning, preparation and delivery of effective learning and teaching programs for young people with learning difficulties and learning gaps.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of the school’s objectives and planning.
- Contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment.
- Contributing to the accountability processes including reporting, individual personal learning plans and requirements for NCCD.
- Working in a multi-disciplinary, inter-disciplinary learning team.
- Driving daily school bus runs.
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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.
- Queensland College of Teacher Registration
- Relevant qualifications and skills
- Demonstrated high levels of ability in developing and implementing a range of learning choices which meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of young people
- Demonstrated ability differentiating curriculum (ACARA, QCAA, VET) to meet the needs of young people
- Demonstrated success in building relationships with young people at risk
- Highly developed interpersonal skills in the context of relating to work colleagues, young people and parents in a cross-cultural setting
- Commitment to participate in critical reflection around working together under Four Principles of operation: respect, safe and legal, honesty and participation. The principles establish a common ground among staff, young people and families, where the means to resolve conflict, negotiate learning, recognise rights, responsibilities and consequences are modelled and explored, both within the group and individual.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Learn how to do school differently
- 12.75% Superannuation contribution
- 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
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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 Todd Alloway, Area Principal, EREA Versatile Schools Ltd., on or via email
Applications close 3PM (AEST) Tuesday 30 September 2025.
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. Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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