This isn't your ordinary teaching position. Be part of 54 reasons' Back on Track program, an NT government initiative which aims to prevent youth crime, divert young people away from the youth justice system and provide alternatives to detention. Break free of the classroom and push the boundaries on how you support young people to learn. Work one-on-one with young people who are out of school, and facing challenges like learning difficulties, mental illness, homelessness and/or contact with the NT Youth Justice System.

54 reasons is Australia's leading child rights organisation - no ordinary not-for-profit.

A place where your purpose matters. Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we're here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

With the child's voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve - in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.

It takes all types of personalities and talents to drive our organisation- yours included. We value a healthy work-life balance and ensure our people feel connected to each other and our impact. Learn from inspiring people and grow from a connection to our strong local and global networks. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose. 

A place to make a difference: 

In this full-time contract opportunity (through to January 2025) based in Katherine, you'll support young people to build capacity to continue an educational pathway. Delivering learning programs in outdoor and informal settings, you'll work with each young person's individual needs, encouraging them to overcome personal barriers and reignite their passion for learning. As part of the NT Programs Team, you'll report to the Team Leader.

You will make a difference by:

• Supporting young people involved in the youth justice system to achieve their education and vocational goals
• Working closely with the Youth and Family Specialists to address psycho-social barriers to learning
• Using flexible learning approaches to teach young people disengaged from mainstream education and training
• Developing individualised learning programs and pathway plans that follow the young person's needs and interests

A place to feel valued:

You can easily engage with disadvantaged or vulnerable young people through your compassion and understanding of their situation. You've always been the influential teacher, and you build trust and rapport naturally.

You have experience delivering responsive and timely educational programs for students from a range of backgrounds and your time management, problem solving skills and infectious enthusiasm for your job encourages engagement in your activities. We recognise your contribution and provide you the support to ensure you can bring your best, knowing here you have the space and opportunity to grow.

Bringing your best every day, means: 

• Minimum qualification of a Bachelor of Teaching or Education
• Experience in working with at-risk young people, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, with complex needs
• Experience in design and facilitation of educational programs for young people aged 11 - 17
• Knowledge of the issues facing at-risk children and young people in the community
• Current valid Driver's Licence
• Current NT Ochre Card (Working with Children's Check)

A place to belong: 

54 reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including: 

• Generous salary plus full salary packaging benefits - use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you're able to perform at your optimum
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Supportive Managers - we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career at Save
• Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.  

Does this sound like the place for you? 

We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below. 

Position Description - Teacher Back on Track

For information about the team and the program that the role works in, see our Program Profile. For any queries, contact Katherine Team Leader Jodi Abbott on [email protected], using the subject line: Teacher - Back on Track - Katherine enquiry via EthicalJobs. Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn't quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at [email protected]. We're dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported - no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.

Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact [email protected] for further support.