Teacher (Secondary)
Carinity
Job Description
Inspire change and brighter futures by teaching and mentoring young people in a supportive, learning centered environment.
- Deliver expert care predominantly to First Nations Secondary students
- Be supported by strong leadership in a safe, inclusive and culturally responsive environment
- Work collaboratively, focusing on quality education, wellbeing, and Christian values
Term 3 / as soon as practical | 08.15am - 2.45pm
About The Role
Carinity Education Shalom is seeking a Secondary Teacher to support young people (Years 7-12). This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference by delivering targeted, student-centered learning within a supportive, trauma-informed environment.
In this role, you will play a key part in helping students engage with education, build confidence, and work towards achieving their personal and academic goals. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to creating a safe, inclusive school culture where every student is supported to succeed.
Your Day-to-day Will Involve
- Develop and implement engaging learning aligned to the Australian Curriculum v9
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with students, supporting their wellbeing and growth
- Guide classroom behaviour using calm, consistent and trauma-informed approaches
- Work closely with Youth Workers and support staff to respond to student needs
- Collaborate with families, carers and external services to support student outcomes
- Participate in team planning, case discussions and school activities
- Monitor attendance, track progress and maintain accurate student records
About You
You are a passionate and adaptable educator who is committed to supporting young people to re-engage with learning and achieve their goals. You build strong, respectful relationships across the school community and bring a calm, compassionate approach particularly when working with students at risk.
You thrive in a collaborative environment, working alongside youth workers and support staff to provide consistent, student-centered support. With strong communication and organisational skills, you’re confident delivering quality learning, engaging and purposeful instruction, and contributing to a safe, inclusive school culture aligned with Carinity’s values: Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Engage positively.
- Qualified and a QCT registered teacher
- Strong classroom practice, high expectations teaching, culturally responsive and trauma-informed pedagogy.
- Possession of valid Driver’s Licence
- Alignment with Carinity’s Christian ethos and values of compassion, respect and teamwork
See more here - https://carinity.qld.edu.au/shalom/ or to view our Shalom promotion video, click here: Carinity Education Shalom in Townsville NAIDOC Celebration 2022 - YouTube.
The Benefits Of Joining The Carinity Team
- At Carinity we acknowledge the need to balance your work and personal life and are genuinely committed to this.
- On-going professional development and training.
- Appealing not-for-profit (PBI) salary packaging options.
- Access to an employee assistance program.
- Legitimate chance to make a real difference to the community, every day.
Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Attachments
- Carinity Education PD - Teacher.docx