Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 16th Apr 2021
MacKillop Education is a specialist Catholic school that comprises of three campuses, in Geelong, Caulfield and Maidstone. It operates as part of MacKillop Family Services, whose central goal is to support, to foster hope, and to promote justice for children, young people and their families; particularly those who experience distress, disadvantage and abuse. Education is central to that goal.
MacKillop Education, informed by our Catholic ethos and values, is committed to equity and access to learning for all children and young people. We believe in the transformative and liberating power of education, supported by a safe community that strives for excellence, enabling every student to flourish and achieve their full potential.
MacKillop Education Geelong caters for students (Foundation-VCAL) who are disengaged from mainstream education, and have complex and diverse needs; and therefore, require extensive adjustments to access learning.
The Generalist Teacher (Primary) is a member of MacKillop Education Geelong and reports to the Primary Team Leader. This role will contribute to the development of education programs appropriate to the identified learning and wellbeing requirements of children with complex and diverse needs, who have often experienced trauma, abuse or neglect.
The Generalist Teacher will design and deliver a range of education programs that meet the needs of the students and are compliant with curriculum requirements. This includes classroom teaching and 1:1 intensive student support.
Applicants should also be aware that MacKillop Education Geelong will also be seeking to fill a number of Positions of Leadership, commencing 2022.
Early childhood experience welcomed but not essential.
We are looking for a dynamic and passionate teacher, who is trauma informed and committed to working with young people with diverse and complex needs.
Our successful applicant will have a strong knowledge and experience of developing curriculum and supporting students with special needs.
We want someone who is resilient, flexible and has the capacity to work collaboratively as a part of a committed and passionate team.
MacKillop is committed to being a child safe organisation. Applicants will be required to undergo a criminal record check and hold a valid employment working with children check.
If you are passionate about the education and wellbeing of children and young people at risk, have a strong belief in social justice and you want to make a positive contribution to our team, then we would like to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Justin Roberts (Principal) via email on [email protected], using the subject line: Generalist Teacher, Primary - Geelong enquiry via EthicalJobs, or via phone, 0408 825 100.