Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? We're seeking a dedicated educator to teach Mathematics (Years 7-10) and support students with complex mental health needs to re-engage in learning and thrive.

Job details

Barrett Adolescent School is a specific purpose school, supporting up to 50 secondary students who have disengaged from mainstream education due to complex and ongoing mental health challenges. Students are supported to re-engage in education, accessing the Australian Curriculum and a variety of senior pathways in a flexible, inclusive and tailored learning environment. Following successful re-engagement with the educational setting, students are assisted in their transition to an educational facility, training or employment that meets the agreed upon learning goals and personalised needs of each student.

•    Experience and knowledge in Year 7-10 Maths curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements.
•    A willingness to case manage students with ongoing and complex mental health challenges.

Essential skills:

•    The ability to differentiate teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across a range of abilities and within multi aged classrooms.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of trauma informed practices.
•    Unconditional positive regard for vulnerable cohorts of students with complex mental health challenges.
•    Ability to communicate effectively and display high levels of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member.

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

See opportunities below: 

• Mathematics - Year 7-10 - Temp ASAP - 12/12/25

What is in it for you?

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

Applicants for these positions must possess:

• A relevant teaching qualification. Click here for further information on teaching qualifications.
• Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Pre-service/graduate teachers must have been granted provisional registration prior to commencing employment as a teacher. For more information regarding registration requirements, please Click Here.
• Employment for pre-service/graduate teachers will be subject to the successful completion of a relevant teaching qualification and meeting the minimum requirements as a teacher with the department.
• Working rights in Australia, which means you have, or you are eligible to obtain a valid Australian Visa with work rights (if you're not already an Australian Citizen or resident).

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.

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