Job Description

Futures Academy by Y Schools Queensland, Ipswich Campus (pending NSSAB accreditation) is seeking a passionateTeacher in Chargeon aPermanent, Full-Timebasis based in Ipswich.

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About the role

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As Teacher in Charge, you will provide day-to-day educational and operational leadership under the direction of the School Principal. You will support high-quality teaching, student wellbeing, engagement, safeguarding and vocational outcomes while contributing to a safe, inclusive and trauma-informed school environment.

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Your responsibilities will include leading staff briefings and debriefings, supporting professional development, coordinating student induction, overseeing student engagement and case-management processes, and leading agreed campus programs and improvement initiatives.

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What will the role involve?

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- Maintain and apply current knowledge of school policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
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- Provide instructional leadership and support staff professional development.
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- Support daily staff briefings, debriefings, student assemblies and relevant staff training.
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- Coordinate the induction and orientation of new students.
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- Support student engagement, attendance and case-management processes.
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- Support and supervise staff and volunteers within the position's delegated authority.
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- Lead agreed school programs, projects and improvement initiatives.
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- Contribute to safeguarding, student protection, workplace health and safety, and emergency-management processes.
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Am I a good match?

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- Current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers, together with relevant teaching qualifications and experience.
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- Hold, or be willing to obtain, current First Aid and CPR qualifications.
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- Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver teaching and learning programs that respond to the diverse strengths, needs and circumstances of young people who are at risk of disengaging from education.
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- Demonstrated ability to identify, implement and review reasonable adjustments for students with disability, consistent with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005.
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- Demonstrated ability to implement effective and inclusive teaching, assessment and learning practices, including the purposeful use of learning technologies, to support students to work towards their potential.
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- Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students and apply trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate and evidence-based behaviour-support strategies within a safe and supportive learning environment.
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- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a small team, uphold the school's philosophy and ethos, build productive partnerships and contribute to improved educational outcomes.
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- Be able to demonstrate the importance of following procedures and always ensuring a safe educational environment.
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- Complete a National and/or International Police Check prior to employment and at the discretion of the YMCA
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- Complete a National and/or International Police Check prior to employment and at the discretion of the YMCA
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- Achievement of YMCA's Safeguarding Children Training Certificate and complete annual refresher training.
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What's in it for you?

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We offer a collaborative and supportive environment where your contribution will have a meaningful impact on young people. You will have access to competitive remuneration,



professional development opportunities and benefits that support work–life balance.

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Y Schools Queensland has been recognised as one of The Educator's 5-Star Employers of Choice for 2026, recognising its commitment to a workplace where educators feel supported, valued and empowered. The award is based on anonymous employee feedback across culture, professional development, benefits, and diversity and inclusion, with only organisations achieving a satisfaction rating of 75% or higher receiving this distinction.

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Here's what on offer?

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- Increase take home pay with tax-free NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 meals and entertainment.
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- Join a supportive, inclusive and passionate team in an organisation making a difference.
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- Free gym membership which includes our fitness classes
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- Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities
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- Discounted banking and loan rates
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- Discounted private health insurance with Medibank
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- Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs
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- Counselling Employee Assistance Program
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We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We all belong at the Y!

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At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be protected. As a Child Safe organisation, all our candidates must have or obtain a working with children check.

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To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources

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The establishment and operation of Futures Academy by Y Schools Queensland, Ipswich Campus is subject to NSSAB accreditation.

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Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment.

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📌 Teacher in Charge-Ipswich (Queensland)
🏢 The Y Australia
📍 Queensland