• Opportunity to provide one on one teaching to vulnerable young people
• An opportunity to use your teaching skills in a different setting
• $103,415 plus 11.5% Superannuation and Salary Packaging benefits 

The new program:

6 brand new positions as part of the funding for Education Support for Children in Care recently announced. Lost educational opportunities have a cumulative effect on the lives of children in care – limiting their future opportunities and perpetuating the disadvantage they face over time. This program will provide a trauma-informed approach to re-engaging these students in learning, with continued and consistent support. The program replicates AV's evidence-based and award-winning TEACHaR program

Make your mark:

Unique, community-based teaching model with 7 weeks paid leave and a salary that will impress which includes salary packaging benefits meaning you take home more of your pay. Work one on one with students who reside in Out of Home Care and Residential Care settings

The Position:

This role provides qualified teachers the opportunity to provide one on one teaching to vulnerable young people residing in residential care and out of home care to re-engage with education, improving attendance and retention. Improving the life outcomes for young people through education.  You will be required to implement tailored educational programs to meet the individual needs of the young people. This includes providing intensive teaching in literacy and numeracy to enable the young people to reach their true potential.

You will be working closely with the young person’s Care Team which may include carers, case managers, school staff and other professionals. 

Who are we looking for?

• A tertiary qualification in Education, current FULL VIT registration and a minimum of 4 years teaching experience.
• The ability to develop and implement individual learning plans for children and young people who have experienced significant educational disruption and who present with complex psychological and social needs.
• Demonstrated experience in working with children and young people with complex needs, understanding how trauma affects learning.
• An ability to use educational assessment tools and data to inform planning and practice.
• The ability to thrive in a changing environment with competing priorities, to manage stressful situations, monitoring own stress levels and practising and promoting self-care strategies.

What makes this such a great role for you?

• You get access to salary packaging which decreases the tax you pay so you get even more of your salary in your back pocket.
• We have flexibility to consider part time work, 0.6 through to full time.
• And you get 7 weeks paid leave! 1 week at each Term 1 2 & 3 school holidays and 4 weeks at Christmas holidays.
• Ideal start dates Term 4 October 7th, but we are flexible to meet your needs.
• Based at an office in Ballarat with travel across the Surrounding areas.
• Access to pool cars for your travel.
• Access to discounted health insurance, Fitness Passport, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health.
• Anglicare Victoria are leaders in the industry and have recently won the DFFH "Engaging Kids in Education" Award for the second time.
• Professional development to meet your VIT requirements, training, support and a culture of inclusivity and resilience.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say- “I feel really supported - probably the most supported I’ve ever felt in a workplace. This job can be really difficult, so if you’re supported, that’s half the battle for me. Knowing it's there means I can go out and do the work.” 

Information session:

We understand that you might want to learn more about this approach to Teaching children and young people in Residential Care and Out of Home Care so we are running an information session on Tuesday 3rd September. 

There are 2 sessions, the links to the respective sessions can be seen below, copy the link and register for the session prior to the date, we look forward to seeing many of you there!

12pm Tuesday 3rd September- https://msteams.link/M48T

7pm Tuesday 3rd September- https://msteams.link/Q5VF 

Ready to take the next step:

In your application please address the 6 points in the “Knowledge and Skills” section of the Position Description in your cover letter (1-2 pages maximum).

You can download the position description here: Education Specialist PD.

Once you have that ready you can formally apply for the role. Click apply wherever you first see the advertisement which will take you to our careers page. Create a profile over on the right hand side and then attach a resume with your key selection criteria through the portal.

The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a unique and interesting teaching position you need to call or email our Lead Teacher Tim Bardsley on 03 54448126 or at [email protected] using the subject line: Education Specialists x6 - Ballarat enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To ask questions you are welcome to reach out to our Recruitment Specialist Paul Ridley via email at [email protected] to arrange a call back. 

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement. AV employees are required to either be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 or have a medical exemption. AV will require evidence that you are compliant with these requirements.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability