Job Summary
Are you looking for a career that makes a difference?
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator wanting to move into the independent sector to join our growing team where wellbeing and learning are in balance every day.
This is your chance to use your skills and experience to support students at a highly regarded secondary school and help to deliver quality educational and learning opportunities for our students at Alesco Secondary College.
If you don't tick every box, we still want to hear from you. We prioritise hiring on attitude and competency that we can support with mentoring.
About Us
We are a progressive NFP successfully unlocking the potential in transforming lives through education for over 100 years. We have grown by 900% in just the past 20 yrs with planned growth for the future, we are indeed proud of this continued development coupled with sustainable practices in the service and difference we make to the community.
Our values of Inclusion, Integrity and Innovation shine through our people.
Year on year we continue to grow by being agile, positive, and a hands-on team.
We are seeking equally passionate people who are aligned with our values, invested in their roles, and the success of others.
‘Why’ this role makes a difference
Our organisation is genuinely committed to our values of Inclusion, Integrity and Innovation, not just in our strategic plan, yet in our day to day business as usual deliverables to our company, people and students.
About the Role
Located at our Woodberry Campus, this teaching role is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of program delivery and has involvement in group leadership of the student body.
Please Note: This is a parental leave cover position commencing on in July 2025 until May 2026.
In this Fixed Term, Full Time role, successful applicants should be able to confidently:
• Uphold the Atwea College and Alesco Senior College philosophies and values
• Actively participate in the following:
o Student orientation, graduation, school open days
o School excursions
o Maintaining classroom facilities and equipment
o Basic student or course counselling
• Participate and contribute to curriculum development and implementation.
• Report on student progress as required.
• Identify and execute alternative learning strategies and methods of delivery.
• Effectively deliver lessons, supervise students, and report any incidents, accidents, or potential issues to the Head of Campus.
• Build and maintain supportive relationships with each student in the group.
• Attend and participate in meetings and professional development programs.
• Follow the outcomes to design program content, and assessments that use a range of educational resources.
• Submit programming as requested.
• Identify and respond to the students educational or personal support needs.
About You
• You already live by the values of Inclusion, Integrity and Innovation.
• Mental health first aid certificate or training.
• Senior first aid certificate.
• Experience in an alternative or special education setting.
• Experience working with disadvantaged and at-risk young people.
• Uses empathy to build trust and nurture lasting relationships.
• Demonstrates forward-thinking and awareness of the consequences of own actions.
• Proactively manages career and professional development in a mutually beneficial partnership with the Organisation.
Applicants must meet the required teacher training and academic qualifications for this position. In addition to addressing the general selection criteria outlined below, please incorporate your responses within your cover letter.
- Proven success in teaching, with the ability to inspire and engage a diverse student cohort, including those that mainstream is not the right fit as well as those from disadvantaged backgrounds, while driving continuous improvement in classroom practice and learning outcomes.
- Comprehensive understanding of curriculum, assessment, and student wellbeing, with the ability to lead the design of inclusive, flexible teaching and learning programs that meet the varied needs of students from non-traditional or disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Demonstrated educational leadership skills, with the capacity to build capability within teams and individuals, while supporting innovative and student-centered approaches tailored to those who may face barriers to mainstream learning.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust, foster belonging, and engage effectively with students, staff, and families, particularly in contexts requiring sensitivity, empathy, and cultural awareness.
- Strong ability to plan and manage resources equitably and efficiently, ensuring targeted support for teaching and learning initiatives that promote inclusion, accessibility, and positive outcomes for all students, especially those with complex or diverse needs.
- Demonstrate your knowledge of Atwea College by referencing specific elements from our website that resonate with you. How do these align with your values, skills, or experiences, and why do you believe you are a strong fit for our learning environment and student community?
Atwea College requires:
• Valid NSW Working With Children Check and current National Criminal Police Record Check prior to the commencement of employment.
• Child Protection Training, or willingness to obtain.
• Drivers License.
Qualifications
• Accredited Teaching degree such as a Bachelor of Education/ Diploma of Education
• Registered with NESA with a teacher Accreditation number. Conditional /provisional or proficient
About our PERKS!
At Atwea College we offer extra cherries on top including:
• Competitive Remuneration.
• As a Not-for-Profit organisation, ability to salary package up to $15,899 tax free per FBT year.
• 2 Mental Health Days.
• 1 Board Bonus Day.
• 1 Birthday Bonus Day.
• Confidential 10 Paid Family and Domestic Violence days if required.
• Company paid parental and adoption leave; top up parental leave for those eligible.
• Paid Employee Assistance Program.
Join a progressive NFP where you can make a difference. A company that is authentic in their values of Innovation, Integrity and Inclusion!
If you are interested in all the amazing things we do at Atwea College, check out our website https://atwea.edu.au/
Atwea College's value of Inclusion, underpins our commitment to equal opportunity employment.
Applications close on 124th June 2025, all shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
