Applications are sought from educators specialising in STEMM (Supporting Teenagers with Education, Mothering and Mentoring) team at Burnside State High School. Located in the picturesque Sunshine Coast hinterland, Burnside State High School offers the best of both worlds - peaceful, community-centred living with easy access to beaches, national parks, and the vibrant lifestyle of the Sunshine Coast. Staff at Burnside enjoy strong collegial support, opportunities for meaningful professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of young people and their families.If you're looking for a role that is both purposeful and rewarding, this could be the opportunity you’ve been seeking.

Job details

Burnside State High School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate teacher to deliver the STEMM (Supporting Teenagers with Education, Mothering and Mentoring) program. This unique role supports young mothers in continuing their education, with a focus on core learning areas and life skills development.

The position will involve a variety of tasks including, teaching, case management and working with young mums and their children within an Attachment Framework. The successful applicant will be expected to either have been trained in Attachment and be willing to undertake professional development and Personal Supervision in this area.

For further information about the school, click here to visit the school's website. 

Available Teaching Opportunities:

• STEMM (Temporary, ASAP -12/12/25, Part-time 0.5FTE)

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:

• Demonstrate and understanding of, and commitment to, working in an innovative team to achieve the vision and goals of the organisation.
• Demonstrate and understanding of the complexities involved with working with previously disengaged pregnant and parenting young mums and their children in an alternative education site including the development and implementation of programs with a focus on early intervention strategies.
• Willingness to be involved in STEMM activities and communications outside of school hours including some evenings, weekends, and school holidays.
• Ability to balance the ethical issues of privacy and confidentiality for each student with appropriateness of sharing information with others whilst working within Education Queensland Code of Conduct and Mandatory Reporting Frameworks.
• Demonstrate initiative, ability to work unsupervised, strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships with STEMM team members, students, community organisations and volunteers.
• 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 including contact details of two professional referees

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

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• teach-s1-teacher-rd (PDF, 767KB)
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