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Why this role matters

The Salvation Army Youth Services offer an integrated suite of programs engaging with young people across Australia. Our services create intentional avenues for young people to explore opportunities, build support networks, and access, participate and contribute to their communities. Youth services provide a diverse range of programs which include housing and homelessness, driver training, education, employment, and training, AOD support, social and community activities, specialist therapeutic responses and youth justice programs.

About the Role

The Salvation Army Independent School in Lawnton, QLD offers an alternative education program and opportunities for students aged 14-18 years whose needs are not met by mainstream schools or education services.

We are seeking a creative and inspiring teacher that has experience in teaching senior curriculum and Vocational Education and Training. A teacher who can differentiate the curriculum to meet the individual needs of students.

We work to support our students, to reach their full potential. All our practices are guided by our model of care, ensuring that our students feel supported and can engage in learning.

You will have

• Current full registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
• TAE 40116 Certificate IV in Assessment and Training to deliver Nationally Accredited Vocational Certificates is advantageous.
• Experience in teaching in special assistance schools
• A national police record check - as part of the recruitment process

This is a permanent full-time position based in Lawnton, QLD. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Education Services Teacher Level 5 Award.

Teacher -Focus on Literacy and Numeracy

• Learning areas: Maths, English, Science, Technology, History and Social Sciences, Arts and Health and Physical Education.
• Adaptability to different styles of learning, teaching according to the educational needs, abilities, and achievement of the students.
• Planning, preparing and delivering programs to all students in the class to facilitate learning.
• Reflecting on best practice, both in delivery and assessment/feedback, to ensure continued improvement of the programs offered and student outcomes.
• Incorporating trauma informed practices when working with young people.
• Assessing, marking, recording, and reporting on the development, progress, attainment, and behaviour of the students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership, mentoring, supervision, professional support and guidance for teachers, Education Staff and Volunteers within the school.
• Effective development, delivery, and evaluation of the school's education program.
• Develop and lead the implementation of the school's assessment and reporting policies.
• Develop and implement the Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and Senior Education Training Plan (SET) of all students.
• Collection of data and record keeping for Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) and student achievement.
• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class.

What we offer

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Health, fitness, financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits;
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme 
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity 
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.