Teaching Opportunity at Fairbridge College
Campus Locations: Pinjarra | Kalgoorlie | Geraldton (Expression of Interest for Geraldton Campus at this stage commencing 2023)
Are you passionate to make a difference in the lives of young people? Do you value teamwork, collaboration, and a holistic approach to working? Dreamt of working in an environment that is different from the mainstream?
ABOUT FAIRBRIDGE
Fairbridge College is a unique multi-campus independent school operated by Fairbridge WA Inc., a major youth charity focusing on the development of young people to achieve education and training outcomes. The College works with high school-aged students years 7-12. Our college focuses on teaching students how to learn, improving their confidence and self-esteem whilst building resilience and a growth mindset.
Matching the curriculum to the personal needs of each student, Fairbridge College provides appropriate educational pathways through intensive holistic support and an alternative learning environment. The school creates the space and opportunities for young people to grow - within themselves and within society to bring about positive sustainable change in their lives, their families and the community.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our growing three campuses are currently looking for Teachers in their first 5 years of teaching to join our team as soon as possible. The role is highly diverse and very hands-on and requires utmost flexibility, patience and understanding when dealing with students, staff and parents.
The successful candidate will have:
- capacity to teach literacy and/or numeracy to students who are academically several years behind their peers
- ability to teach young people who are either disengaged or at risk of disengaging from school
- capacity to use trauma-informed practice and techniques
- the ability to be very flexible in the management and/or delivery of support to students
- current registration with TRBWA (or eligibility to be)
- up to 5-year experience in teaching Secondary Education
Candidates will be highly regarded if they have:
- additional training/qualifications/experience related to working with students that have specific learning disabilities and/or communication disorders (e.g. dyslexia or dysgraphia)
- capacity to teach across multiple content areas
- an awareness of the Berry Street Education Model
- LR/MR (bus) License
Fairbridge College is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the College's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct.
Applicants will be required to:
- undergo a National Police Clearance and
- a Working with Children’s Check in accordance with this policy
Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
Your application must include:
• a covering letter highlighting the selection criteria
• an up to date Curriculum Vitae
• the names and contact details of three referees