An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate and dedicated Secondary Teacher to join the team at Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre (BYETC).

Job details

BYETC is a Department of Education school operating within the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre at Wacol. It is a multi-campus school catering to both male and female students from across the state who are either on remand or have been sentenced for criminal offences. The school plays an important role in the community by providing young people in detention with opportunities to gain knowledge, skills, and values that enhance their capacity to pursue positive choices in the future.

The centre offers a supportive learning environment with a focus on improving literacy, numeracy, vocational skills, and life skills to help students build confidence and open pathways for their future. If you're committed to fostering equity and excellence in education, you will play a vital role in empowering young people in detention, helping them develop skills for a positive future.

The Queensland Government is committed to reforming the youth justice system to strengthen the prevention, early intervention and rehabilitation responses to youth crime in Queensland and make communities safer. 

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.  Through negotiation with the Head of Campus, the successful applicant will determine whether a regular or alternative school holiday model is accessed.

As part of this role, you will deliver tailored teaching programs that support the unique learning needs of these young people, helping them achieve meaningful educational outcomes and prepare for reintegration into their communities. You will be responsible for developing and updating educational content for various learning programs, particularly in literacy and numeracy. This includes researching and analysing subject matter, designing instructional materials, and ensuring that materials align with learning objectives and standards. The successful candidate for this role will possess strong writing and editing skills, along with expertise in curriculum design and assessment

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

See opportunities below: 

• Literacy and Numeracy Support - Years 7-12

Qualities that are important 

•    An understanding of literacy and numeracy key concepts and developmental sequences
•    An understanding of scaffolding to support students who require differentiation
•    The ability to collaborate with a team and work independently
•    The ability to work on multiple tasks at pace
•    Excellent writing, editing and communication skills

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

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