Associate Head of Campus - St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre

• Continuing, Full-time
• Start: As soon as can be negotiated with successful applicant

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Edmund Rice Education Australia Flexible Schools Ltd (EREAFSL) currently educates over 2,700 young people in 22 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 10 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 800 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.

St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre offers a full-time and multiyear secondary education program for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Flexible Schools respond with a variety of flexible and innovative teaching and learning practices, including vocational planning and the development of social connectedness.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Associate Head of Campus plays a key leadership role in supporting the Head of Campus in the effective day-to-day operations of the school. The role works in close cooperation with the Head of Campus and the Area Principal.

The position requires positive and harmonious working relationships with:

• The Area Principal
• The Head of Campus
• The NSW regional support team
• Flexible Learning Campus Staff
• Young People, Parents and Carers and agencies
• Community members and Elders
• The Director of Flexi Schools

To view the Position Description, please click "Apply" to access our external application portal.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Teaching with current teacher registration with NESA.
• A current clean Drivers Licence and a willingness to drive the school van (transport of young people is required).
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a school or alternative education setting is essential.
• Demonstrated previous experience teaching in diverse educational environments.
  
  

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Professional development opportunities
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a
• Edmund Rice charism
• 12% Superannuation contribution

HOW TO APPLY (please upload documents in PDF format)

To apply, please click "Apply" to access our external application portal. 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., via email at [email protected].

APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED UPON RECEIPT

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.