At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging learning experiences for young people in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join St Francis Flexible School, dedicated to transforming education for at-risk youth.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional development, salary sacrificing benefits, and a supportive community.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team focused on inclusivity and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people who need it most.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications and registration with the Teachers Registration Board of Tasmania required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
St Francis Flexible School Hobart and Wynyard offers a full-time and multiyear secondary education program for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Flexible Schools respond with a variety of flexible and innovative teaching and learning practices, including vocational planning and the development of social connectedness.
St Francis Flexible School is establishing a new campus in Wynyard in 2027, initially providing a flexible and highly supported educational environment for young people in Years 7–10, before expanding to include Years 11 and 12 from 2028.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Teachers at St Francis Flexible School North West Campus are integral members of a multidisciplinary team, working alongside youth workers and other staff to create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment for young people who may have experienced significant barriers to education. The role involves the planning, preparation and delivery of flexible and effective learning programs that respond to the individual strengths, interests, needs and learning styles of young people. Teachers contribute to a learning environment grounded in trauma-informed practice and the Flexible Schools Framework, including the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal. The Teacher reports to the Head of Campus and Area Principal. They have delegated responsibility to develop and maintain learning and social inclusion responses of the campus.
- Planning, preparation and delivery of effective learning and teaching programs for young people.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of the EREAFS objectives and planning.
- Works collaboratively with all staff to provide a safe, inclusive work environment for staff and young people.
- Is proactive in building relationships with young people, families/carers, and the community to ensure the best outcomes are achieved for each young person.
ABOUT YOU
- All applicants will require or be eligible for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of Tasmania.
- Relevant Tertiary 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 based in Tasmania 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 environment.
- Commitment to participate in critical reflection around working together under Four Principles of operation: respect, safe and legal, honesty and participation.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Professional development opportunities.
- Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a.
- Edmund Rice charism.
- 12% Superannuation contribution.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,700 young people in 22 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 10 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 800 staff nationally. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded. Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.
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.
Are you seeking a rewarding career that provides a sense of wellbeing, growth and fulfillment? At Edmund Rice Education Australia Flexible Schools Ltd we believe in creating an environment where you can thrive and reach your full potential. Founded in values espoused in the Gospel, Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) seeks to transform the hearts and minds of young Australians through education to build a more just and inclusive local and global community through presence, compassion, and liberation.
According to The Charter for Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice Tradition, EREA offers a Liberating Education, based on a Gospel Spirituality, within an Inclusive Community committed to Justice and Solidarity.
Teacher in Wynyard employer: Tasmania Flexible Schools
St Francis Flexible School in Wynyard is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and innovative work environment for its staff. With a strong focus on professional development, competitive salary packages including salary sacrificing benefits, and a commitment to social justice, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. The collaborative culture encourages growth and creativity, making it an ideal place for those passionate about education and community engagement.
