A unique opportunity exists for highly skilled, innovative and experienced Health and Physical Education teachers to join the Wacol Youth Remand Education Support Hub (WYRESH). The hub is a stand-alone interim facility operating as a campus of the Queensland Education and Training Centre (QETC). Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.

Job details

WYRESH is a co-educational school delivering educational programs for up to 76 remanded young people at the Youth Justice operated Wacol Youth Remand Centre located at Wacol. It is intended that young people will only be held on remand at this centre for short periods. The curriculum will focus on individualised Literacy and Numeracy learning and Health and Physical Education, through the social development of students utilising restorative practice principles, and aims to prepare students for a successful transition to school, employment or further training. Our staff are passionate about helping improve the knowledge, skills and abilities of our students, many of whom have had disrupted or negative experiences of schooling and often have lived through complex trauma and disadvantage.

About the role:

Teachers will work collaboratively with the Head of Campus, staff across QETC campuses and key stakeholders from interdepartmental agencies to implement an improvement agenda underpinned by QETC's vision statement of "unlocking learning."

The ideal candidates will have experience in student-centred learning with the ability to fulfil the campus's obligation to close individual skills gaps, develop language, positive behaviours and social skills and create future pathway opportunities.

In order to maintain engagement of students across the year, Queensland youth detention centre schools' education delivery model runs over a 48-week school year. The employment entitlements for staff are the same as other State Schools however this model provides an exciting opportunity to access other flexible work agreements.  

Available Teaching Opportunities:

Health and Physical Education - Years 8-12

Benefits:
• Sub-campus structure combines the advantages of individual contextualised operating campus whilst working as part of a collective, collaborative functioning larger organisation (QETC) with extensive experience, expertise and resourcing.
• Flexible rotational leave arrangements
• Generous professional development opportunities

Campuses of QETC:
• Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre
• West Moreton Education and Training Centre
• Vocational Training Queensland
• Caboolture Watchhouse Education Support Hub

All teachers seeking employment with the Department of Education are encouraged to apply to the Teacher Application Portal to join the talent pool.

What is in it for you?

For further information about the incentives and benefits of working with the Department of Education please Click here. (PDF)

Applicants for these positions must possess:

• A relevant teaching qualification. More info
• Full or provisional Queensland teacher registration. More info
• Pre-service teachers must complete their course and meet department requirements
• Australian working rights or a valid visa

How to apply:

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your current resume (max 2 pages) including contact details of two professional referees
• Attach your cover letter outlining your professional strengths and practices as a teacher (max 1 page)

Pre-service teachers and graduates are encouraged to include completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, unofficial academic transcript for current course of study.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Documents

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