Job Description

Y Schools Queensland Toowoomba Campus are seeking a passionate Teacher in Charge on a Permanent, Full-Time basis based in Toowoomba

About the role

As a Teacher in Charge here at Y Schools Queensland, youwill support the Head of School and Head of Campus in their school leadership to achieve educational wellbeing and vocational targets/objectives. Your day to day could start with supporting briefs, debriefs, parades, staff training, manage staff and volunteers, sign risk assessments to the oversight of the student engagement and case management processes.

What will my time look like?

• Maintain a working knowledge of policies and procedures
• Instructional leadership of teacher professional development
• Run briefs, debriefs, parades, staff training, manage staff and volunteers, sign risk assessments
• Host new student induction/orientation process
• Oversee student engagement and case management processes
• Take charge of targeted school programs/projects as agreed to by the Head of School/Campus and Deputy Principal

Am I a good match?

• Current Registered Teaching Qualifications and relevant experience
• Current First Aid Certificate and CPR Qualifications
• Ability to apply appropriate knowledge to plan and prepare teaching and learning programs to meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of students who are at risk of disengaging from education
• Knowledge of and the ability to implement effective and inclusive teaching and learning processes, including the use of learning technology and assessment, to establish an appropriate learning environment in which students are encouraged to work toward their potential
• Ability to communicate effectively with students including the use of appropriate interpersonal skills and the ability to plan and apply appropriate behaviour management strategies that contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive learning environment
• Work successfully in a small team and within the schools’ philosophy & ethos to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes
• Be able to demonstrate the importance of following procedures and always ensuring a safe educational environment
• Complete a National and/or International Police Check prior to employment and at the discretion of the YMCA
• Currently possess, or be willing to obtain, a positive notice Blue Card in accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000
• Achievement of YMCA’s Safeguarding Children Training Certificate and complete annual refresher training.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. Enjoy competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Here’s what on offer?

• Increase take home pay with tax-free NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 meals and entertainment.
• Join a supportive, inclusive and passionate team in an organisation making a difference.
• Free gym membership which includes our fitness classes
• Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities
• Discounted banking and loan rates
• Discounted private health insurance with Medibank
• Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs
• Enjoy a discounted overnight stay at George William Hotel
• Counselling Employee Assistance Program

We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We all belong at the Y!

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe. As a Child Safe organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a working with children check.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources

Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment