ABOUT THE ROLE
The Education Team Leader drives the development, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality educational programs that reflect CASPA's values of courage, respect, innovation, inclusivity, and integrity. This role provides leadership to the education team, ensuring that all programs meet the needs of service users while fostering a collaborative and supportive culture that promotes continuous learning and improvement.
CASPA supports work-life balance, and in this role, you are welcome to work from home 3 days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to and implement the strategic plan for education programs, demonstrating courage in setting ambitious goals and working towards state accreditation for CASPA's education services. Coordinate the delivery of educational services across all program locations, ensuring that programs are inclusive and meet the diverse needs of service users. Monitor program budget with integrity, ensuring responsible management of resources and maintaining transparency in financial decisions. Conduct regular program evaluations, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure the continuous improvement of educational offerings. Seek sources of additional funding and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to apply for grants and tenders, ensuring the sustainability and expansion of educational programs. Complete administrative duties related to the position. Participate in and contribute positively to the team culture. Comply with the WHS Act. Contribute to the work of CASPA overall. Skills & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Education. Minimum 5 years experience working in the Australian Education system. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with sound computer literacy skills. Effective time management and self-care promotion strategies. Extensive experience with high-risk school-aged youth. Capacity to build rapport, engage and educate diverse students with complex needs. Self-drive with excellent organisation and record-keeping skills. Extensive knowledge of state-relevant educational policies and practices. Experience in teaching high school-aged students. Experience teaching in alternative education settings, remote locations, or Special Education. Experience in the community service/child protection sector. Experience managing and supporting a team of professionals. ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
CASPA Services Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of specialised care services to support complex trauma-based needs for children, young people, families, and people living with disabilities. Our programs include Therapeutic Intensive Residential Care, Intensive Family Preservation, Therapeutic Foster Care, Restoration, and other associated care types. We are a registered NDIS provider and operate a social enterprise Maintenance and repairs business. As a growing and diversifying organisation, we have approximately 650+ employees working in communities across New South Wales, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.
If you are looking to join a committed team making a powerful difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you. CASPA is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks and a valid driver's licence are requirements for employment at CASPA. Working with Children checks will be required for frontline roles in direct contact with Young People.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application via the CASPA Careers Website or the SEEK Website.
We encourage you to apply ASAP! We reserve the right to close this campaign at any time if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Applications will be assessed as received. A comprehensive mandatory Induction and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training will be provided upon commencement.
Please include a current Resume supported by a Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role through addressing the specific criteria detailed above.
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