Teaching - Secondary (Education & Training)Full timeSalary: $95,593 - $123,690 based on qualifications & experienceAre you a primary or secondary trained, registered teacher?
Do you know how to make learning fun while maintaining boundaries?
Do you love contributing to a culture of inclusivity and fostering a sense of belonging?
If this sounds like you and you are a passionate educator keen to reengage young people with learning, we'd like to meet you.
Recent growth means that we have a vacant position at our Burnie campus.Learning at our strength-based, alternative school is a journey of discovery where students' unique abilities are celebrated, nurtured, and empowered, creating a community where everyone can thrive and grow with confidence and compassion.
We are looking for teachers who can work collaboratively, bring creativity, enthusiasm, and a commitment to student-centred learning.Through prioritising safety, respect and engagement, we create a culture in our school that facilitates belonging and success.
Individual Education Plans are a key component of our practice.
Students enjoy flexible timetables (students attend Monday to Thursday), no uniforms, and the provision of meals, allowing us to concentrate on the key facets of an optimal learning environment – regulation, relationship, and routine.The greatest difference between Indie School and many other alternative education settings is that our foundations lie in Adult Education philosophies.
Choice, independence, mutual respect, and accountability all play a significant role.
In return for higher levels of self-responsibility, our young people can enjoy greater freedoms.
Our school is located in the Burnie Central Business District, and we work with learners who have found it difficult to engage with mainstream education for various reasons.
Our aim is to reengage young people with learning, improve literacy and numeracy skills, and focus on the next step in the learning journey, whether that be a desire to return to mainstream education, pursue a TAFE/RTO pathway, or prepare for the workforce.If you are a teacher who celebrates inclusion, equity, and personalized learning, and are confident supporting young people (Grades 9 to 12) who may have encountered barriers to learning, this may be the teaching opportunity you have been waiting for!Core Workplace ObjectivesPreparation and delivery of programs in line with appropriate curriculum.Enhancing effectiveness in the classroom through improved teacher knowledge, practice, and professional engagement to achieve improved standards of teaching and learning.Ensuring the most effective use of time and resources in the delivery of classes aligned to students' individual learning and pathways plans.Promoting the school's alternative educational and strengths-based model to ensure student goals and personal outcomes are achieved with a focus on "Changing the Lives of Young People".Workplace Tasking & Key ResponsibilitiesTeaching duties are aligned to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
Key duties of the teacher may include but are not limited to:Writing curriculum that provides adjustments for students (this requires an understanding of TAS curricula; understanding of the TAS Curriculum F-10 will be highly regarded).Planning, writing, and delivering structured lessons that differentiate and personalise the learning for each student.Embedding best practice pedagogy into lesson plans to engage students.Working collaboratively in a small team to implement feedback.Embracing opportunities to participate in coaching and mentoring programs.Supporting students with a range of learning needs, including disabilities, behavioral disturbances, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, low levels of literacy/numeracy, and mental illness.
This includes personalising the learning for individual students pursuant to the levels of adjustment of the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD).Collaborating to write Individual Learning Plans for all students.Embedding the strategies from Individual Learning Plans in lessons to support the needs of the student.Providing timely and specific feedback to students to support learning growth (particularly through formative assessment practices).Assessing and reporting student achievement and progress.Behavior management (including an understanding of trauma-informed practice or a willingness to gain this knowledge).Building positive relationships with students while maintaining professional boundaries.Supporting students to experience success.Benefits of Indie:Attractive PBI Salary packaging is on offer through Maxxia.Uniform provided.Annual paid professional development and training with support and sufficient study time during work hours provided.15 days paid personal leave.Paid parental leave provisions.Company laptop and mobile phone provided.Access to an Employee Assistance Program.Locations all around Australia.Hours of Work:Level 12 – Level 18 (AWCC Enterprise Agreement 2022-2025) $95,593 - $123,690 + super based on training and experience.Indie School is a child-safe organisation.
Our school community promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all young people.Before applying, we ask that you are aware of the following:Child safety and wellbeing policy.Child safety code of conduct.Commitment to Child Safety.These can be located on the Website policies/To Apply: Please submit your application via the Seek 'Apply' button, which will take you to the Indie School recruitment page.If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Carolyn Hay, Head of School Indie Burnie via email ().Application close date: COB 19/11/2024.
Applications will be reviewed upon submission, and interview and appointment may occur prior to the close date.#J-18808-Ljbffr