Teacher | Junior Brisbane South Campus

Y Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation with leading services in childcare, fitness, schools, housing, hospitality, youth recreation and community programs.

We are a vibrant, active community organisation, seeking to make a positive difference by providing each and every person with the opportunity to be healthy, happy and connected.

Y Schools Queensland Junior Brisbane South Campus are in search for our next classroom hero as a Teacher on a Permanent Full-Time basis in 2025 to support in our School based in Acacia Ridge, QLD

About the role

Teachers play a critical role in our schools and the engagement of our young people. Working with other amazingly successful peers, you will deliver curriculum and help our young people achieve their educational goals. This is not just a normal teaching position; it is a role where you make a difference every day to young people that have complex backgrounds and different learning abilities. Even a simple conversation can make a huge change to our young people. Teaching here at the Y allows you to work in a setting that values holistic development, community, and personal growth, which can be very fulfilling both professionally and personally.

What will my time look like?

• Delivering academic and wellbeing programs to students.
• Support the delivery of vocational training programs offered to students; and
• Support the Head of Campus/School in the operation of the campus to achieve educational, wellbeing and vocational objectives.
• Create a nurturing and supportive learning environment which is learner focused, safe, supportive and aligned to the curriculum.
• Collaborate with like-minded peers to plan, write and deliver structured lessons that differentiate and personalise the learning for each student.
• Assess and provide meaningful and supportive feedback and report on student learning.
• Supporting our incredible young people with a range of learning needs, including disabilities, behavioural disturbances, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, low levels of literacy/numeracy, and mental illness.
• Support our young people to know success!

Am I a good match?

• Hold a relevant University degree, current Queensland College of Teachers Registration, First Aid Certificate and CPR Qualifications
• English Teaching experience with a preference to teach Technology as well
• Apply appropriate knowledge to plan and prepare teaching and learning programs to meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of students who are at risk of disengaging from education
• Knowledge to implement effective and inclusive teaching and learning processes, including the use of learning technology and assessment, to establish an appropriate learning environment in which students are encouraged to work toward their potential.
• Effectively communicate with students including the use of appropriate interpersonal skills and the ability to plan and apply appropriate behaviour management strategies that contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive learning environment.

What's in it for you?

Achieving our community support and inspiring young people motivates and thrives us to work hard and be the best at what we do. You will bring compassion and drive with your experience and connection to what we do each day. We have an amazing culture where everyone wants to work at the Y, it's not just a job and of course we look after you with a range of benefits.

Here's what on offer

• Increase take home pay with tax-free NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 meals and entertainment.
• No After-Hours Meetings
• More non-contact time
• Up to 30 Student-Free Days for PD & Planning
• Youth Workers in Every Class
• Smaller Class Sizes = Bigger Impact
• Discounted banking and loan rates
• Free gym membership which includes our very cool fitness classes
• Discounted private health insurance with Medibank
• Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs
• Enjoy a discounted overnight stay at George William Hotel
• Counselling Employee Assistance Program

We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We all belong at the Y!

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe. As a Child Safe organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a working with children check.  

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources

Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment.