Teacher - St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre
Job No:
STLTCH03
Location:
Newcastle
Teacher - St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre
- Start: 22 January 2026
- Contract: Continuing, Full-time
ABOUT US
Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,400 young people in 21 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 9 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 700 staff nationally. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded. Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role has an exciting opportunity to be involved in the development and delivery of a new program aimed at meeting the learning needs of a small group of year 10 students in a non traditional program with a focus on numeracy, literacy, general capabilities and work readiness.
The Teacher reports to the Head of Campus and Area Principal. They have delegated responsibility to develop and maintain learning and social inclusion responses of the campus.
This includes:
- Contributing to the development and implementation of the EREAFS objectives and planning.
- Works collaboratively with all staff to provide a safe, inclusive work environment for staff and young people.
- Is proactive in building relationships with young people, families/carers, and the community to ensure the best outcomes are achieved for each young person.
- Staff are expected to work within the framework of common ground and demonstrate the ability to work under the four principles of operation: Respect, Honesty, Participation and Safe and Legal.
- Planning, preparation and delivery of creative and effective learning and teaching programs for young people with learning difficulties and learning gaps. Young people who are working at an upper primary, middle and senior phases of secondary education.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of the FLC’s objectives and planning.
- Contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment.
- Contributing to the accountability processes including, reporting, individual personal learning plans and requirements for NCCD.
- Work in a multi-disciplinary, inter-disciplinary learning team.
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ABOUT YOU
Essential:
- Bachelor of Education (Primary or Secondary) and current registration with NESA.
- Experience in teaching and planning in Primary School or Secondary School settings.
- Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing a range of learning choices which meet the diverse needs and learning styles of young people supporting positive educational and social outcomes.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills in the context of relating to work colleagues, young people and parents in a cross-cultural environment. In particular, demonstrated success in building relationships with young people at risk.
- Proven ability to work autonomously and in an integrated manner as a member of a multi- disciplinary team.
- Commitment to participate in critical reflection around working together under four principles of operation: Respect, Safe and Legal, Honesty and Participation as a means to resolve conflict, negotiate learning, recognize rights, responsibilities and consequences.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working within QCAA/QCEC/EREA requirements, accountabilities and processes.
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence.
Desirable:
- Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40116 CERTIFICATE).
- Experience in transition to work
- Experience in Special Assistance Schools, Flexi School or working in a Trauma Informed way
- Experience embedding First Nations into curriculum
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a
- Edmund Rice Charism
- Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
- Induction, wellbeing and ongoing professional development
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
HOW TO APPLY (Please upload documents in PDF format)
To apply for a position, please complete the application form below. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.
For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Kelly Anderson, Head of Campus, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd., on 0447 331 382 or via email kelly.anderson@flexi.edu.au.
Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received.
The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working with Children Check.
All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
