- Salary: commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience
- Subject Literacy - Secondary; Physical Education; SEN Teacher - Secondary
- Job Type: Full time
- City: Sydney
- Country: Australia
- Postal Code: 2747
Job Description
Youth Justice Teacher | Western Sydney
- Full‑time, Temporary 12‑month contract with view to become ongoing
- Commencing immediately or Term 3 start
- Small class sizes (3‑6 students with an SLSO)
- Primary and Secondary qualified teachers will be considered
- Job reference SH#8154
School Profile:
School House is working in partnership with a Government Department of Youth Justice. The Youth Justice Centre is committed to equity of educational opportunity for all – “A Chance to Learn”. It caters to boys aged 15‑21 years, who are part of a remand facility. They present diverse backgrounds and experiences, with some having some form of mental health, disability and/or behavioural disorder. There is a high turnover of students, with most staying less than 3 weeks, and a portion remaining for over 12 months.
- Market-competitive salary in line with DOE Enterprise Agreement
- Offers a wide range of programs designed to address diverse student needs, including remediation, life‑skills,
secondary education, vocational education and tertiary studies
- Staffing is comprised of 50% Teaching and 50% SASS staff
- Close partnership with Youth Justice staff from all areas, including psychologists, case workers, unit managers, assistant managers, and youth officers
- Highly collaborative, collegial and supportive staff and executive team
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (Bachelor of Education) etc.
- Current NESA Accreditation and WWCC (or eligibility to gain)
- Ability to register with the Department of Education (which can be fast tracked upon offer)
- Dynamic professionals who have the ability to build rapport, display resilience, and show compassion and empathy towards working with students in unique situations
- Excellent communication and behaviour management skills
- Motivation and a passion to work with and support young boys on their journey through secondary education
- Enthusiasm and flexibility with the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
- Ability and desire to actively support the values and ethos of the school
- Working rights for Australia (or eligible to gain)
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📌 Youth Justice Teacher (City of Sydney)
🏢 SchoolHouse
📍 City of Sydney
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