Teacher- Fame - Wardli

Middle Campus: Wardli Youth Centre, Christie Downs has the following position available:

• Position: Teacher
• Contract: Full Time, Continuing
• Commencement: As soon as can be negotiated with successful applicant
• Applications Close: 23 May 2024 4PM

For full details of the position and application process please click APPLY - This will take you to our Recruit Talent landing page.

FAME FLC provides an educational service for young people aged 12 – 19 years of age where they can complete their secondary schooling and access a variety of SACE, internal and external VET (Vocational Education Training) courses. FAME creates an environment where young people can access a safe environment, experience a high level of wellbeing and receive educational support to help them achieve outcomes in their Personal Learning Plans (PLP). FAME aims to re-engage young people who have either disengaged with their schooling or who are looking to access a different model to mainstream schooling. Young people have the chance to access a variety of activities including music, physical fitness, art, catering/hospitality and other engaging options.

Each school strives to embody the Edmund Rice Education Australia Flexi Schools Network principles of RESPECT, PARTICIPATION, SAFE & LEGAL, and HONESTY. All employees adhere to the concepts of Common Ground and Operation by Principles. All Flexible Learning Centres operate under this framework and this is a significant point of difference from mainstream schooling. The principles establish a Common Ground among staff, young people and families, where the means to resolve conflict, negotiate learning, recognise rights and responsibilities, are modelled and explored, both within the group and individually.

Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) is a child safe organisation committed to the protection of children and has zero tolerance of abuse of children. FAME FLC is wholeheartedly committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people; therefore, all applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child safeguarding policies and procedures. This includes complying with our Child Safeguarding policy and Code of Conduct.

FAME Wardli Youth Centre is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the safety and wellbeing of First Nations children and encourages applications from First Nations Peoples.

The Selection Criteria

1. Appropriate teaching qualifications at tertiary level and minimum of 5 years’ professional experience.
2. Demonstrated high levels of ability in developing and implementing a range of learning choices which meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of young people.
3. Demonstrated ability differentiating the Australian Curriculum to meet the needs of young people.
4. Demonstrated success in building relationships with young people at risk.
5. Highly developed interpersonal skills in the context of relating to work colleagues, young people and parents in a cross-cultural environment.
6. Commitment to participate in critical reflection around working together under four principles of operation: Respect, Safe and Legal, Honesty and Participation. (The principles establish a “common ground” among staff, young people and families, where the means to resolve conflict, negotiate learning, recognise rights, responsibilities and consequences are modelled and explored, both within the group and individual).
7. LR Licence (desirable)

Applications will be reviewed as they are received do not delay in applying for this wonderful opportunity to learn how to do school differently!

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 4PM 23 MAY 2024

To apply for this role please provide the following documents: Cover letter addressed to Shaun Clarke, Area Principal, outlining your suitability for this position and reasons for applying for the position. Curriculum vitae outlining relevant work history including contact details of at least three referees including your current employer.

For a confidential conversation regarding the role please contact Shaun Clarke on ************@ereafsn.edu.au or 0477773***

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check. All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures. Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.