St Joseph’s Schools offers an inclusive and non-discriminating learning community to young people, who for a variety of reasons, make the choice to attend a specialised learning environment. St Joseph’s operates across multiple campuses, located in North Melbourne, Geelong, Colac, and a new campus opening in Ballarat in 2024. The young people who attend have typically experienced one or more significant and complex educational, social, developmental, psychological, health, legal or familial situations which demand unique responses. Such interventions are embedded within the principles of operation which combine education with an understanding of trauma-informed practice.

BlendED, is a new and innovative online engagement curriculum program that seeks to address the complex needs that young people face when they are struggling to engage outside of the home or with community or education. A Victorian-first education model that combines online individualised learning with in-person wellbeing support. The curriculum is delivered through a mix of virtual live classes and assigned tasks that students can access anytime they like.

The Role:

• We are looking for a full time Teacher to join our team, based anywhere in Victoria.
• You will be employed on an ongoing basis, commencing ASAP or Term 1 2024, and will be employed under the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022.

You will need:

• Ability to commit to and work within our Operating Principles; Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal and Honesty.
• Registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching
• Experience with online teaching highly advantageous
• Ability to plan, prepare and deliver effective learning and teaching programs for young people in both middle and senior phases of secondary education.
• The ability to inspire and engage young people
• Be willing to support young people and our team members to reach their potential

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity.

To Apply:

Please visit our website, learn about our work, and review the position information in Employment Opportunities at www.stjosephs.vic.edu.au/careers. Submit your application and include:

• A letter of introduction and a one-page response to the duties and responsibilities listed in the position description and how you would meet them;
• A current curriculum vitae outlining previous experience and skills;
• Two referees (including contact details). Please include a referee from current or most recent place of employment, if this is a school it needs to be the principal.

For further information contact: Daniel Brown on 0408 152 756.

Applications will be considered as they are received.

A position description is attached.

St Joseph’s Schools are a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition and are recognised as a leading organisation for the provision of educational and social inclusion programs for disenfranchised young people.

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. Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Please review the Information Collection Notice on our website for details about how we manage your employment application information.

St Joseph’s is a child safe environment. St Joseph's is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and participation of all children and young people under our care. All school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards MO1359. All employees abide by the Child Safety Code of Conduct available at:

 Child Safe Standards: Policy | StJosephs.vic.edu.au