<p><strong>Teacher - Pambula Beach Flexible School (NSW)</strong></p><p><strong>ABOUT THE ORGANISATION</strong><br />Pambula Beach Flexible School is a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition. There are 22 Flexible Schools throughout Australia who offer a full-time and multiyear secondary education program for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Enrolled young people may express a broad range of complex education and social needs and flexible schools respond with a variety of flexible and innovative teaching and learning practices including vocational planning and the development of social connectedness.</p><p>The purpose of a Flexible School is to provide young people with a varied and holistic set of learning experiences supporting them to identify and pursue an individual transition to adulthood, employment, further education and training and social connectedness.<br /> </p><p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong><br /><i>Due to the success of our school we have a variety of new roles. In 2024, our enrolment increased by 57%. A powerful affirmation from the community that our school works. In order to support greater numbers of young people, we need more terrific humans to join our team in 2025 and beyond.</i></p><p><i>We are looking for a teacher to join our team for the 2025 school year. This full-time position works collaboratively with the Head of Campus.</i></p><p><i>Our school specialises in outdoor education. We teach young people how to bush cook, surf, snorkel, toboggan, mountain bike, canoe and more! We do this for one full day each week. If regular school teaching isn’t lighting you up like it used to, it is time for a change. This will challenge, excite, and ignite your desire to take young people on lofty leaps in their academic and personal development.</i></p><p><i>This job builds great long term community connection. If you like stronger relationships with students and families than your regular teaching gig, start typing your cover letter.</i><br /><br />The Teacher reports to the Head of Campus and Area Principal. They have delegated responsibility to develop and maintain learning and social inclusion responses of the campus. This includes:</p><ul><li>Planning, preparation and delivery of effective learning and teaching programs for young people.</li><li>Contributing to the development and implementation of the EREAFS objectives and planning.</li><li>Works collaboratively with all staff to provide a safe, inclusive work environment for staff and young people.</li><li>Is proactive in building relationships with young people, families/carers, and the community to ensure the best outcomes are achieved for each young person.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>This position is continuing, full-time, </strong>starting at the beginning of 2025.</p><p><strong>To view the Position Description, please click on the attachment.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Key Attributes and Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition. </li><li>Able to demonstrate the high-level communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills necessary to be successful in a complex and layered organisational structure.</li><li>Appropriate qualifications and relevant professional experience.</li><li>Ability to diagnose problems, foresee potential issues and devise appropriate responses.</li><li>Ability to lead, work in, and collaborate across teams with integrity and humility.</li><li>Tertiary Qualification in Teaching <strong>(Primary or Secondary)</strong></li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with well-developed verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Proficiency in computing software (especially Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel) and the ability to develop skills in databases.</li><li>Ability to be flexible and respond to current needs as they occur</li><li>High organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and remain multi-task focussed.</li><li>Ability to work in a team environment and to be supportive of others in the immediate work domain.</li><li>Hold a current Drivers Licence.</li><li>A positive NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) (essential)<br /> </li></ul><p><strong>One or more specialist engagement skills from the following is highly desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Adventure based learning;</li><li>Sport;</li><li>Creative Arts;</li><li>Music; and/or,</li><li>Cultural knowledge</li></ul><p><br /><strong>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:</strong></p><ul><li>Edmund Rice charism</li><li>Learn how to do school differently</li><li>Enhanced Superannuation contribution options</li><li>Salary Sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a</li><li>Induction, wellbeing and ongoing professional development</li><li>Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment</li><li>Free EAP counselling services<br /> </li></ul><p><strong>HOW TO APPLY: (please upload documents in PDF format)</strong><br />To apply for a position, please click apply to access our external application portal. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.</p><p>For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact John Card, Head of Campus, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd., on 0427 682 424 or via email <a href="mailto:john.card&#64;ereafsn.edu.au" rel="nofollow">john.card&#64;ereafsn.edu.au</a>.</p><p><br /><strong>Applications will be reviewed after closing date.</strong></p><p><strong>APPLICATIONS CLOSE 3PM (AEST) MONDAY, 4 NOVEMBER 2024.</strong></p><p><i>The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.</i></p><p><i>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.</i></p><p><i>Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.</i></p><p><i>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.</i></p><p><i>Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</i> </p>