Expressions of Interest - Trainer/ (Educator - Teacher)

Youth Futures is a child safe Organisation and champion child protection and safety.

We create brighter futures for young people. When you work with us, you join this creation.

Evolving to meet the community need since 1988, Youth Futures is one of WA’s oldest and largest youth specialist organisations currently providing over 30 programs and services across three core areas: Homelessness, Education and Training, Support and Wellbeing.

We believe that all young people matter, regardless of the circumstances they find themselves in. We empower young people to take control of their future by offering them the holistic support and opportunities they need to thrive.

Since 2001 we have been delivering appropriate education programs for disengaged and at-risk young people through our Anchor Point program and Youth Futures Community Schools. 

Our passionate team work to provide support to at-risk young people whilst honouring and our values of Integrity, Inclusivity, Collaboration, Innovation and Simplicity. 

The Role

We are seeking Expressions of Interest from Trainers to work 38 hours per week to support and engage with young people attending our programs.

Our education programs and schools are designed to re-engage and support students who have had difficulty in attending mainstream education. Our goal is to ensure that students achieve relevant education certificates and possess the personal and social skills required to progress, be that TAFE, employment, training or an apprenticeship.

The main educational focus will be around functional literacy and numeracy as required in the Certificate of General Education Adults (CGEA):

• Certificate of General Education I
• Certificate of General Education II
• Certificate of General Education III

There may be scope to contribute to and deliver other areas of the curriculum as required. Expert engagement skills, development of learning materials and the delivery of CGEA I,II,III packages will be paramount to your success in this role. All CGEA resources and learning material is prepared by our Registered Training Organisation, Futures Education and Training RTO: 52833 

At Youth Futures we do things differently, we create a safe environment where students can access the support required to overcome barriers in their personal life while gaining an education. This approach is underpinned by: 

• Nationally Accredited and Recognised Courses
• Self Paced Learning/Open Enrollment - Student Centered Practice
• Holistic Approach - Youth Workers, Clinical Psychologists and more
• Tailored Learning - Individualised to meet the needs of the student
• Life Skills - We help prepare students for life after school
• Small Classes - 10-15 students, one on one learning, no chalk and talk
• High Staff Ratio - 1 staff member to every 7 students

We are looking for someone who:

• Has the relevant knowledge and skills to tailor programs for disengaged young people.
• Has experience working with young people who have become disengaged from mainstream education and possess significant barriers preventing re-engagement.
• Can demonstrate their ability to engage and work with at-risk students who may present some challenging behaviours.
• Is passionate about re-engaging students through the fostering of positive and professional relationships.
• Is experienced in delivering curriculum support to students with low numeracy and literacy levels.
• Will ensure their practice is consistent with cultural, gender, developmental and other individual needs.
• Has highly developed communication skills.

Essential Qualifications

• AQF Level 7 or above teaching/training qualification, or the CGEA III, or a formal relevant qualification that demonstrates knowledge of the theory of literacy and numeracy development and its application.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116 or
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40110 and the units TAELLN411/TAELLN411A and TAEASS502/TAEASS502A/TAEASS502B (Current).
• Vaccination certificate/s as required under current government mandates or certified exemptions, where applicable.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Valid National Police Clearance.
• Valid Working with Children's Check.
• Current 'C' class WA driver's licence.

About our values

While your experience and qualification are essential to being successful in this role, your attitude and alignment of values is just as important. While our mission is “to Provide young people with professional services that increase community participation and enhance wellbeing”, we are also committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and fulfilling workplace. 

• Integrity - We develop and maintain services that are honest and ethical.
• Inclusivity - We value the contribution of a diverse range of people.
• Collaboration - We form partnerships and work together to achieve shared goals.
• Innovation - We challenge ourselves and support young people to seek new and creative solutions.
• Simplicity - We create processes that are user-friendly.

If you have the skills, experience and values required to be successful, you believe you would thrive in this position and Youth Futures is somewhere you would be proud to work, then join us - Be Part of the Solution. 

Work Conditions

• Monday - Friday
• 8am - 4pm
• Students attend Mondays-Thursdays
• 6 weeks annual leave (During School Holidays)
• National Employment Standards
• Award Protection

The base rate for this position depending on qualifications and experience is $72,000 to $83,000 per annum, plus 10% superannuation, in addition to your remuneration, you will enjoy generous salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 tax free per annum. Youth Futures, and Youth Futures Community School are registered charities and offer excellent Fringe Benefits opportunities including salary sacrifice.

How to apply

If this sounds like the perfect position for you, please apply by clicking "Apply Now" and attaching your CV and cover letter listing which locations would suit you.

Youth Futures values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply (Supported training scholarships are available for certain positions). 

If you have any enquiries related to this position please contact us on 08 9300 2***.

www.youthfutures.com.au  

www.yfcschool.com.au  

Youth Futures and Youth Futures Community School are registered and compliant with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission.