Outreach Teacher

Join a passionate and purpose-driven team at MacKillop Education and make a real difference in the lives of young people.

At MacKillop Education were more than a school - were a safe values-driven community transforming the lives of young people at risk of disengaging from education. For over a decade weve provided specialised trauma-informed support for students who dont thrive in mainstream settings. Guided by our Catholic values and a deep belief in the power of education our passionate team creates inclusive nurturing environments where every young person can feel safe supported and empowered to succeed.

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

This is no ordinary teaching role. As an ESCC Learning Specialist youll work in a flexible dynamic environment across the Eastern region delivering personalised one-on-one education to young people.

Youll provide tailored support through tutoring targeted interventions outreach and advocacy - helping re-engage learners and guide them toward mainstream education vocational pathways or further study.

With a focus on individual needs youll design customised programs that build literacy and numeracy empowering young people to reach their full potential.

What youll be doing:

• Designing and delivering individualised learning programs tailored to each young persons needs
• Providing targeted literacy and numeracy support to build confidence and capability
• Delivering one-on-one tutoring and specialist educational interventions
• Supporting enrolments and advocating for young people within the education system
• Engaging in outreach and flexible learning across various community locations
• Collaborating with stakeholders to connect students with resources including brokerage support

We have 1 x Part time (30.4 hours) Fixed term position (January 12 2028).

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated teaching experience
• Tertiary Qualification in Education
• Demonstrated experience in working with Children and Young People who may have experienced trauma and present with diverse needs.
• Demonstrated professional experience training and skills in the provision of supportive and empowering services available for young people
• Understand and work within Child Safety Standards and guidelines

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Drivers Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles)

We value the unique knowledge perspectives and cultural contributions of First Nations peoples. Your experience and insights are important to us and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

For more information please contact Brona Walshe at

to arrange a phone call.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022
• More money in your pocket up to $18550 per year which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Wellbeing that matters - Free confidential support for mental physical financial and social wellbeing.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillops work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model an evidence supported whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma and to heal.
• First Nations career pathways - Warrungarli Strategy supporting recruitment retention and professional development
• Community & connection - Opportunity to join Ngindaay Guumaldanha our Aboriginal Staff Network

OUR COMMITTMENT:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every persons ability cultural or linguistic backgrounds ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity gender expression intersex status relationship status religious or spiritual beliefs socio-economic status and age.

MacKillop Education schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Child Safe Standards

MacKillop Education and Engagement Programs are committed to providing child-safe environments. Our programs actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all participants and all staff are dedicated to protecting individuals from abuse or harm in line with legal obligations including adherence to child safe standards.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.