At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Year 11 & 12 girls in re-engaging with their education through personalised learning.
- Company: The BUSY School, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering students.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and small class sizes for meaningful connections.
- Other info: Opportunities for career advancement and relocation within a growing network.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Relevant teaching qualification and registration eligibility in Queensland.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
About The BUSY School… The BUSY School is part of The BUSY Group, a not-for-profit organisation with over 45 years as a community partner providing employment services, vocational education and training, apprenticeships, mentoring, NDIS, disability employment support, and allied health services. The BUSY School is an independent Special Assistance School with 9 campuses across Cairns, Brisbane, and Gold Coast/Coolangatta, providing an alternative program for Year 11 and 12 students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education. Each campus provides a supportive and safe learning environment for young people by offering an education program that includes vocational education and training (VET), work experience, and opportunities for school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. Our team supports the students to gain employability and transferability skills to increase their sense of wellbeing, resilience, belonging, academic achievement, career exploration, and employment outcomes. Our focus is centred on re-engaging our students to learn, remain eligible for a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), and gain employment or further training outcomes upon graduation from Year 12.
About the position... Based at our Southport Girls+ Campus, we have a rewarding opportunity for an Inclusive Education Teacher to support Year 11 & 12 girls, including those who identify as female, in re-engaging with their education. Your role will be to support class teachers in the implementation of personalised learning practices, and where necessary, identify and monitor students with learning difficulties via standardised testing and in consultation with staff, families, and external supports. You will re-engage students with their learning by building strong respectful relationships with a diverse range of students while utilising behaviour management techniques to maintain classroom expectations. This is a permanent full-time role.
Benefits of becoming a BUSY School teacher:
- Small class sizes that allow teachers to create genuine working relationships with each student.
- 4 days of classroom learning per week allows teachers to master the preparation and delivery of lessons.
- 1 day of non-student classroom learning for preparation, parent communication, professional learning, and/or marking.
- No requirement to participate in co-curricular activities outside of school hours.
- Professional development opportunities throughout the year.
- Career leadership advancement possibilities within the BUSY School network.
- Opportunities to relocate within the BUSY School campus locations, which are growing every year!
- The reward of supporting our BUSY students to realise their dreams of vocational work placement, vocational qualifications, a traineeship, or post-school study.
- Become part of The BUSY Group, accessing employee benefits, wellbeing programs, and the chance to work across the BUSY group in various roles.
BUSY Benefits:
- Competitive, above award salary.
- Paid Parental Leave program.
- 13 weeks long service leave.
- 12.5% superannuation.
- NFP Salary Packaging: $15,900 living expenses + $2,650 for meal entertainment.
- Training and Professional development commitment.
- Career progression and internal transfer opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid Parental Leave, Retail Discounts, and access to Fitness Passport.
About you... A relevant teaching qualification. Hold full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration as a Teacher in Queensland. Ability to work within the curriculum of secondary education.
Next steps... This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role. The BUSY Group prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks. The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.
Learning Support Teacher in Southport employer: BUSY Cloud HR
The BUSY School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where teachers can truly make a difference in the lives of disengaged students. With small class sizes, a focus on professional development, and opportunities for career advancement within a growing network, educators are empowered to foster meaningful relationships and contribute to the success of their students. Located in Southport, this role provides the unique chance to be part of a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to transforming education and employment outcomes for young people.
