Youth Justice Teacher

Youth Justice Teacher Western Sydney

• Full-time Temporary 12-month contract with view to become ongoing
  
• Commencing immediately or negotiable start
  
• Boys Youth Custodial Centre (15-21 years)
  
• Small Class sizes (3-6 students with an SLSO)
  
• Primary and Secondary qualified teachers will be considered
  
• Job reference SH#8154
  

School Profile:

SchoolHouse is working 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. They present diverse backgrounds and experiences with some having some form of mental health disability and/or behavioural disorder. There is a high turnover of students with most staying less than 3 weeks and a portion remaining for over 12 months.

School Benefits:

• 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 including; 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 a 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)
  

Application Process:
SchoolHouse work in partnership with schools across all sectors providing expert recruitment services to assist them in securing high-quality teachers and leaders. To find out the details of this position please APPLY or contact Faith for a confidential discussion. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as interviews will be conducted prior to the closing date where appropriate.

Faith Lambeth
Education Recruitment Consultant SchoolHouse



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