Teach For Australia would like to acknowledge the many Traditional Custodians of the lands throughout Australia. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Australia's first peoples. Teach For Australia's vision is an Australia where education gives every child greater choice for their future. The mission is to grow a community of leaders committed to equity for children and young people, by recruiting and developing exceptional people to teach and lead across Australian schools.
Teach For Australia provides:
Opportunity to work with an engaged community of educators - working to close the education gap Flexible work practices, including the option to work from home Allowance and time off work for professional development Job Description This role is a Regional Manager and Teaching and Leadership Coach combined (0.8 TLC / 0.2 RM). You will be developing & supporting School Instructional Coaches (SIC) & coaching/supporting Associate novice teachers to be effective teachers in the classroom and developing leaders. Working with the national LDP frameworks, the role also can be expected to design and deliver professional learning that addresses the needs of the Associates' development. Finally, the Teaching & Leadership Coach is required to build new relationships and strengthen current relationships with a variety of stakeholders & diverse constituents, both internally and externally, contributing to a cohesive community that is connected to the greater movement of educational equity for all students.
The successful candidate for this role will be based in NT.
How to apply: please submit your application by 9am 25 November 2024 including a resume and a cover letter (1 page), outlining your suitability for the position against the accountabilities noted in the Job Description. If you are seeking a part-time opportunity, please make this clear in your covering letter.
Please note, shortlisting will occur on a rolling basis.
Teach For Australia welcomes applicants of all backgrounds to apply. If you require adjustments and support at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Candidates must have the appropriate right to work in Australia in order to be eligible for this role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Clearance, and obtain a valid Working With Children Check.
Desired Skills and Experience A recognised teaching qualification At least 3 years of teaching experience Experience in formally or informally coaching others to success Strong ability to translate conceptual information into operational plans, policies and procedures, including ability to think laterally and creatively to solve problems Strong leadership orientation - proactive, self-starting, takes initiative and is a team player with the ability to independently deliver quality output within set timelines Familiarity with adult learning theory and experience facilitating professional development workshops for a group Full driver's license and willingness to travel as required to fulfil the duties of the role Current Working with Children Check Minimum of 3 years of program management experience with proven planning, delivery, quality assurance and time management skills and leading and empowering a team to own and deliver on identified goals and priorities Experience in teaching in disadvantaged secondary school settings Current teacher registration Previous experience and/or exposure to the Teach for Australia program or affiliated Teach for All programs #J-18808-Ljbffr