Wollongong Flexible Learning Centre – Wollongong, NSW
Position: Youth Worker
Are you looking for a career that really makes a difference?
St Mary’s Flexible Learning Centre is a registered and accredited Special Assistance School with small class sizes which employs a multidisciplinary team including a youth worker for each class. We have an emphasis on high quality teaching and learning, wellbeing support, and delivering qualifications that empower young people.
When you choose to work with us you will be joining a community of educators working alongside young people towards positive and hope–filled futures. We are proud to work in an inclusive and diverse culture which provides a place and opportunity for young people to engage with learning and community. Our Flexible Learning Centres operate on a common ground basis where young people are supported to determine their own pathways.
Joining us means joining a nationally recognised provider of alternative education, with over 22 schools across the country with a wealth of practice, knowledge, and professional learning to access. As part of the Edmund Rice community, we hold the values of Presence, Liberation, and Compassion for all.
About the Role
We are looking for a Youth Worker to join our team for an immediate start or commencing start ASAP or the 2023 school year. This Full-Time position works collaboratively with our Head of Campus at our Wollongong Flexible Learning Centre.
This job builds great long term community connection. If you like stronger relationships with students and families than your regular teaching gig, start typing your cover letter!
Why Work with Us?
At Eastern Flexible Schools Network, we offer outstanding working conditions such as:
- 7 Weeks leave per year (one week each term holidays, 4 weeks leave over summer holidays)
- Access to high quality Professional Development
- Membership of a national organisation with opportunities for career advancement
- The flexibility to teach Young People in a variety of ways inside and outside the classroom
- 3 Days Cultural and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
- Company paid parental and adoption leave.
- Paid EAP program
- Professional, welcoming, and supportive company culture!
About You
- Able to commit to and work within our Operating Principles of Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal and Honesty.
- Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check and contribute to the creation of a positive and robust child safeguarding culture
- NESA registered primary or high school teacher
- The ability to inspire and engage young people
- Be willing to support young people and our team members to reach their potential
- Willingness to learn and grow as a professional
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity.
To Apply: All applicants must visit Employment Opportunities at https://www.ereafsn.edu.au/employment-opportunities-smflc-youth-worker/ to read the Position Description.
Applications Close: 5:00pm – Wednesday, 23 November 2022
For further information please contact Michael Loudoun, Head of Campus on 0427 341 657 or [email protected] .
Our organisation supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment directed at ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People encouraged to apply