Job Description
About the Role:
Are you a passionate Education Support with experience in Sport/VET Sport and or Education Support experience, eager to make a real impact on students' lives?
Tradewind is partnering with a college that collaborates with Youth Justice Precincts and Secure Care Units in Melbourne's West. Starting in 2025, you'll have the opportunity to work within a class setting with students aged 15-18 in small classes, benefiting from excellent teacher support and well-being initiatives. This role would involve assisting the classroom VET Sport teacher within the classroom.
The goal is to provide high-quality education tailored to the needs of young people in custody, in collaboration with the Department of Justice and Community Safety, as well as the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.
This college serves some of Victoria's most vulnerable yet inspiring youth, brimming with potential. Its education model emphasises culturally responsive pedagogy, fostering the growth and development of all students. A truly unique teaching role. Please get in touch to discuss this wonderful opportunity in more detail.
Key duties:
- Provide support during practical sport-related activities, ensuring students engage safely and effectively.
- Help set up and manage equipment, ensuring it's appropriate for the day's activities and aligned with the curriculum requirements.
- Work alongside VET Sport teachers to support students in understanding theoretical concepts and applying them during practical sessions.
- Provide feedback to both students and teachers on areas of improvement or success.
- Help in preparing resources, worksheets, or instructional materials for both theoretical and practical lessons.
- Work with other school staff to ensure that students' emotional and physical needs are met, especially when they participate in physical activities.
Skills & Experience:
- Must have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Current Working With Children Check Card
- Education Support Certification (minimum Cert. III)
- Demonstrate previous experience in education support experience in Australia, in a Secondary school setting
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- Full-time, starting from Term 1, 2025
- Ongoing opportunity
- Assisting with students from ages 15-18
- Small classes of 5-8 students with a Youth Justice member/classroom teacher present at all times
- Dedicated well-being team for the teachers/education support staff
- Collaborating with approachable and transparent leadership
- Salary aligned with demonstrated expertise and time dedication
The School:
The College is dedicated to providing education in a unique environment focused on helping students develop and change their trajectories. Teachers employ High Impact Engagement Strategies (HIES) and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) within a Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive framework, encouraging students to grow as individuals.
To support staff, the College has integrated wellbeing programs that address the stresses of teaching. Teachers meet biweekly in wellbeing groups led by a clinician and can access individual sessions with the wellbeing team. Self-care plans are also developed to help mitigate stress and prevent burnout.
Why work with Tradewind?
The Benefits:
- Work with an organisation that is relentless in securing quality opportunities in a personalised way
- Relevant and real information about roles
- No joining fees/other fees
- Resume and Key Selection Criteria assistance
- Interview tips and preparation provided
- Professional development by two Principal mentors on a consistent basis
Tradewind Australia is a specialist, education recruitment agency and is the preferred supplier of teachers for many schools across the greater Melbourne / Victoria region. We have a strong reputation for providing high-calibre teachers with fantastic contract opportunities and helping them to pursue rewarding careers. Our aim is to cultivate an excellent ongoing relationship with you throughout your growing career.
How to apply:
To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact Tahlia on the Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110-0091
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability and lived experience to apply
