ABOUT US Ipswich Flexible School is a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition with approximately 100 young people enrolled. There are 22 Flexible Schools throughout Australia who offer a full-time and multiyear secondary education program for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Enrolled young people may express a broad range of complex education and social needs and FLCs respond with a variety of flexible and innovative teaching and learning practices including vocational planning and the development of social connectedness. The purpose of a Flexible Schools is to provide young people with a varied and holistic set of learning experiences supporting them to identify and pursue an individual transition to adulthood, employment, further education and training and social connectedness. ABOUT THE ROLE Ipswich Flexible Schools is looking for an energetic and creative person to compliment an existing team. This position is fixed-term, full-time, commencing as soon as negotiated. The successful applicant will: Plan, prepare and deliver Australian curriculum with a focus on literacy and numeracy skills for young people with a history of disengagement from schooling who are typically working at an upper primary, middle school level. Contribute to the development and implementation of the FLC’s objectives and planning. Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment. Work alongside an expert adventure-based learning coordinator to deliver group programmes. Strong focus on integrated learning, with an emphasis on transferable skills from the Human capabilities framework Contribute to the accountability processes including, reporting, individual personal learning plans and requirements for NCCD. Work in and as part of a multi-disciplinary, inter-disciplinary supportive learning team. Small class group. Please CLICK HERE to read the full position description. ABOUT YOU Bachelor of Education or similar and current QCT Registration Genuine interest and experience in developing and implementing a range of learning choices to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of young people supporting positive educational and social outcomes. Highly developed interpersonal skills in the context of relating to work colleagues, young people and parents in a cross-cultural environment. In particular, demonstrated success in building relationships with young people at risk. Proven ability to work autonomously and in an integrated manner as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Commitment to participate in critical reflection around working together under four principles of operation: Respect, Safe and Legal, Honesty and Participation as a means to resolve conflict, negotiate learning, recognize rights, responsibilities and consequences. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working within QCAA/QCEC/EREA requirements, accountabilities and processes. Current Queensland Driver’s Licence. Desirable: Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40116 CERTIFICATE). Experience teaching QCAA Short Courses and Applied Subjects, VET, or in a flexible learning environment will be highly desirable. Skills, training and qualifications in Trauma Informed Practice Outdoor Education experience and qualifications Design Technology WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Learn how to do school differently Free onsite parking Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment Options for salary packaging 12.75% Super Contribution Induction, wellbeing and ongoing professional development Free EAP counselling services Salary ranges from $84,077 to $121,092 HOW TO APPLY (please upload documents in PDF format) 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 Moana-Maree Duncan, Head of Campus at Ipswich Flexible School, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd., 0436 924 038 or moanamaree.duncanereafsn.edu.au Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received. 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. Apply Now Edmund Rice Education Australia Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd is a child safe organisation committed to the protection of children and has a zero tolerance of abuse of children. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people therefore, all applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child safeguarding policies and procedures. This includes complying with our Child Safeguarding policy and code of conduct. EREA Flexible Schools Ltd is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.