ConnectEd Chaplain
South Metro
Full-Time
Immediate start
About Alta-1 College and the ConnectEd Program
Alta-1 College WA is an independent Christian, co-educational, CARE (Curriculum and Reengagement in Education) School of 800 students located in various locations across the state. The College caters for students between 12 and 18 years of age and provides students a pathway to complete secondary education.
Recognising that young people learn best when they feel connected and safe, Alta-1 delivers education in a small school environment while also delivering a well-developed therapeutic recovery model. This unique model provides an environment of belonging for the students encouraging them to acknowledge, confront and resolve negativity while engaging in a journey of healing, restoration, identity formation and purpose finding.
The college intentionally works with disengaged and disadvantaged young people who are considered educationally, behaviourally and socio-emotionally at-risk.
The College was started in Western Australia in 2004 and is a multi-campus school with nearly all Alta-1 campuses deliberately utilising the premises of an existing church community. In May 2015 Alta-1 College QLD was established to provide alternative education in the northern suburbs of Brisbane and currently services 50 students.
ConnectEd is the College’s online transitional programme, providing students with home-based education as well as access to teacher and pastoral support designed to facilitate their re-engagement. Students are given the opportunity to attend a ConnectEd classroom once a week for two hours. Students are allocated a chaplain who will attend their home for two hours once a week to facilitate the Personal Recovery program. To be enrolled in the ConnectEd program the student must be able to provide documentation from a medical professional (GP, psychologist etc.) that supports the student’s reasons for not being able to physically attend school. A team consisting of the teacher, chaplain, education assistant, student support services and a learning support teacher will all work in collaboration to assist the students in their education and recovery, with the goal to eventually transition them back into mainstream schooling or other educational pathways.
The Opportunity
The College is requiring an experienced Chaplain to join the team in the South metropolitan area for the ConnectEd program. This is an outstanding opportunity for passionate and talented Chaplain with a heart for at-risk young people. The successful applicant will join a large dynamic team of educators and support staff. You will have the opportunity to work one on one with disengaged young people, helping to facilitate alongside the teachers their socio-emotional recovery.
Your role and responsibilities:
• Working with students in their homes
• Working pastorally with individual students
• Capable of planning, implementing and assessing learning sequences that relate to personal development and spiritual growth.
• Supportive of the teacher in administrative tasks
• Assisting the ConnectEd teacher
• Extra curricula involvement
Please refer to the role description and selection criteria for more complete details.
Essential requirements to be considered for the role
• To be a practising Christian, enthusiastic and passionate about helping young people, with the capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• To have a current Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
• Please refer to the selection criteria document for the full list of essential requirements.
Benefits of working for Alta-1 College
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity for career progression
If you can see yourself becoming a member of the Alta-1 team and succeeding in this role then please apply. Applications must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a current resume and a written reference from your pastor. You can find the selection criteria on our website at www.alta-1.wa.edu.au/employment
Please submit applications via e-mail (preferred) to hr@alta-1.wa.edu.au or by mail to PO BOX 2104, Wangara DC 6947. Please address the application to the ConnectEd Regional Principal, Karlee Brown.
Application closing date is 9:00am Monday 20 January 2020.