The Y Community School's new innovative program is in demand!
We've received a high level of interest from students and families in the community, and are seeking passionate Teachers to join our team so that the School can provide additional enrolment opportunities next term.
The Y Community School has been established to respond to the needs of young people who are disengaged or at significant risk of disengaging from mainstream education.
Teachers at the Y Community School play a crucial role in assisting students to re-connect with education, helping them discover their interests, needs, goals, and personalised learning plans.
They develop and deliver dynamic and engaging learning materials and activities.
Teachers actively guide students to attain learning outcomes and progress along their educational paths, with the ultimate objective of empowering students to take an active role in their learning and transition to successful life paths.
Teachers at the Y Community School strive to deliver a high-quality educational program focussed on the whole person and on supporting individualised education in the academic, wellbeing and vocational domains.
Our approach is to reengage students through specially tailored programs, curriculum and structures focussed on supporting students to progress to employment and / or further education and training.
As a teacher at the Y Community School, you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of disadvantaged and disengaged young individuals, guiding them towards discovering their future pathways, fostering recovery, and igniting hope.
Relevant knowledge and skills: Knowledge of the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) and VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM).
A Teaching degree, and current registration with the VIT as a classroom teacher Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating individualised educational programs for young people.
Knowledge of the issues that impact on the education of young people with wellbeing or mental health difficulties and experience in promoting positive student wellbeing.
Strong interpersonal skills including self awareness, self management and awareness of others in communication and problem solving.
All applicants must be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, be qualified to teach and have demonstrated experience in the knowledge and skill area(s) specified for the position.
Preferred commencement date is 7/10/2024 to align with Term 4 of 2024.
If you're not available to commence on this date but feel this role is otherwise a perfect fit, we still strongly encourage you to apply.
How to apply Applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter by clicking on the ' Apply Now ' button.
For a detailed position description, follow the link https://ymac.worldmanager.com/go/gJ67DQ For further enquiries about the role please contact Paul van Breugel , Executive Manager of Y Schools on 0427 318 185 or email ****** Applications close date: 30 September 2024 Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.
Safeguarding Children and Young People At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities.
As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.
To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy (copy link into your browser): https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/ The Y is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.
