About Youth Off The Streets

Youth Off The Streets is a not-for-profit youth organisation that provides safety, support and opportunities for young people to build a positive future. We offer crisis accommodation and housing services, alternative high school education, alcohol and other drugs counselling, youth justice support, life skills and employment programs, cultural support and community engagement, among other services. We focus on early interventions that empower young people and strengthen communities.

Not all children and young people thrive in mainstream schools. Our registered and accredited independent high schools offer a flexible alternative for students in Years 9–12.

We operate six independent high schools that are registered and accredited with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). Youth Off The Streets is also a member of the Association of Independent Schools of NSW (AISNSW).

EDEN College, Macquarie Fields was opened in February 2007 and provides education for young people who are either disengaged or at risk of becoming disengaged from mainstream education. EDEN College provides both Stage 5 and Stage 6 curriculum, options and opportunities. Students are supported through Individual Learning Plans. Students work towards achieving their RoSA, progressing to Year 11 and 12, re-entering mainstream schooling or transitioning into vocational training or employment.

Our school programs aim to empower young people with learning strategies to make informed decisions towards creating a positive future.

About the Role

We are looking for a secondary trained Teachers on a casual basis to join our school located in Macquarie Fields NSW. We are currently seeking secondary teachers for daily relief and short-term block work.

Experience, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work with young people who have been marginalised in previous schools.

Previous experience working in a trauma-informed setting or with students who have experienced trauma is preferred.

An understanding of the principles that underpin a child safe organisation including mandatory child protection procedures.

Demonstrated capacity to respect and work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Additional experience in outdoor recreation, performing arts, creative arts, sport, fitness or other extra curricula activities are desirable qualities.

Experience and proficiency in G-Suite and Google Classroom is desired but not essential.

Requirements:

The person we seek will ideally have the following:

An accredited four year undergraduate teaching degree. Appropriate degrees include a Bachelor of Education (Secondary), or a combined or double degree such as a Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education (Secondary); or

A bachelor degree (such as a Bachelor of Arts or Science) coupled with an accredited graduate entry teaching degree such as a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or Master of Teaching (Secondary); and

Current registration with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

Flexibility and reliability in a casual teaching environment

Available at short notice

What we can offer you:

A supportive team environment

Training and professional development

EAP for yourself and your family

Onsite parking

To Apply

Please ensure you enclose a copy of your resume with your contact details and cover letter addressing the essential criteria (2 pages maximum).

At Youth Off The Streets, diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our DNA. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our people. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.

Youth off The Streets is an EEO Employer and a child safe organisation

The successful candidate will be requested to submit applications for a NSW Working With Children Check and Police Check. You will also be required to have a valid Australian Drivers Licence and unrestricted Australian working rights.

We encourage people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply for this position.