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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is 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 position will be responsible for developing, planning, reporting, and delivering effective learning methods and education and vocational programs for students attending YOS Lawnton Independent School (SAS).

The ideal candidate is a teacher who enjoys working in small classrooms, is creative and flexible in the delivery of curriculum and certificates for students in Year Levels 10, 11 and 12. Teaching involves collaboration with multi disciplines teams, being organised and creating strong professional relationships with students.

This is a part time position, 3 days per week.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Values

• Understanding of and commitment to the mission and values of The Salvation Army.
• Has defined teaching pedagogy that align with The Salvation Army and YOS Lawnton school values.
• Willingness to be flexible and to collaborate.

Required experience

Within the context of the role described above, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:

• Experience teaching students who have been disengaged from school.
• Understanding of the effects of trauma and attachment theory.
• Experience with EAP and NCCD
• Secondary Education experience (Year 10, 11 & 12)
• Experience teaching Senior Secondary English (Essential) preferable
• Experience with VET desirable
• Experience in developing and maintaining positive classroom environments
• Experience working in collaborative teams

Qualifications & Mandatory Requirements

• Education degree
• Queensland College of Teachers Registration (current)
• TAE 40116 Cert IV in Training and Assessment or the ability to rapidly gain the qualification
• Willingness to undergo a police check
• Current Drivers Licence
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake training to gain the qualification

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

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

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