• Do you enjoy making a real difference in the lives of young?

• Part time role available | 45.6 hours per fortnight
• Based in Sunnybank | Starts Term 2 - 2024

Are you a passionate Teacher who enjoys creating positive learning environments? We want you!

As a Teacher, will be a key contributor in providing assistance and support to students in achieving their academic and personal goals, identifying personal support needs/strategies for overcoming barriers to education, actively encouraging the spiritual growth and cultural development of young Indigenous female students.

The role is based at Carinity Education – Southside, this institution is an independent special assistance girl’s school providing secondary education, vocational training and mentoring for students in Years 7 – 12, many of whom identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Students are treated with unconditional positive regard at all times. Many of the young women are from backgrounds of trauma, abuse and neglect, and have complex needs.

Who is Carinity?

Carinity is a not-for-profit, values-driven organisation, which has been making a real difference in people’s lives since 1949 through comprehensive and integrated community services including residential aged care, retirement living, home care, schools, disability support, counselling, youth accommodation and chaplaincy in hospitals and prisons.

For more information about Carinity, please go to our website.

What do I need for the role?

• Availability to work Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 to 3:00
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds
• The ability to build rapport with, and support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to assist in their learning
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning and a belief in the possibility of all youth

Desirable:

• Experience with disengaged youth would be an advantage.
• Teacher of Humanities and English subjects
• TCI training is an advantage

The bonuses of joining the Carinity team

• Feel like part of the family working with a supportive locally based coordination and care team.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for our staff and their immediate family.
• Access to extensive not-for-profit salary packaging options (pay less tax).
• Join one of Queensland’s largest, and most experienced, aged care providers.
• Be part of a value driven organisation, with a culture of caring for others.
• Ongoing training and development to reach your full potential.

How do I apply?

Carinity is after motivated and enthusiastic candidates who are committed to working with Carinity to make a real difference. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

To apply, click on the button below. To view more information, including the position description, visit https://www.carinity.org.au/join-our-team/. Applications should include a brief cover letter and Resume that addresses the Essential Competencies and Experiences. You will be required to have a current National Criminal History Check or be willingness to obtain these, prior to commencement.

Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

For further information only please contact Carinity Education Southside on (07) 3423 7499 during business hours.

Attachments:

Carinity Education PD - Teacher.pdf