Teacher - Secondary - English - Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre

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Teacher - Secondary - English - Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre Teach Queensland (Organisation site)Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre - Metropolitan South Region Are you looking for a teaching career that really makes a difference? An exciting opportunity currently exists for a highly skilled, innovative, and experienced English teacher to join the Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre. Both Primary and Secondary trained teachers are encouraged to apply. The Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre (BYETC) is a co-educational school which delivers educational programs for up to 162 remanded and sentenced young people at the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre. Our staff are committed to helping improve the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our students, many of whom have had disrupted or negative experiences of schooling. We seek to educate the whole person by providing opportunities for growth, development, and learning, which will prepare young people for a balanced, worthwhile future. BYETC students have diverse learning needs and a significant majority have had disrupted or negative schooling experiences. We seek to address this by supporting students to close individual learning gaps and attain vocational skills leading to qualifications. We prioritise supporting students to develop language skills, foster positive behaviours and social skills, and cultivate pathways. The school leadership team is united in the commitment to implement an improvement agenda underpinned by the school vision statement of 'Learning and achieving through respect, responsibility, and resilience to optimise results.' BYETC is a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school and has a teaching and learning philosophy based on high yield teaching strategies, common teaching practices, and a team-based approach. A high priority is given to developing teacher capacity through collegial engagement practices. In addition to the amazing opportunity of joining this dedicated team, we also offer a great work-life balance via flexible work arrangements. In order to maintain engagement of students across the year and address learning gaps, funding is approved for education delivery over 48 weeks of the year. This brings Queensland into alignment with youth detention schools in other States and Territories across Australia. The employment entitlements for staff will remain unchanged, providing an exciting opportunity for some flexible work agreements. Through negotiation with the Principal, the successful applicant will determine whether a regular or alternative school holiday model is accessed. Experience in vocational training and a current TAE40116 qualification will be highly regarded. See opportunities below: x2 English Years 7-12 (Temporary 22/4/25 - 21/1/26) What is in it for you? For further information about the incentives and benefits of working with the Department of Education, please click here. Applicants for these positions must possess: A relevant teaching qualification. Click here for further information on teaching qualifications. Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration as a teacher in Queensland. Pre-service/graduate teachers must have been granted provisional registration prior to commencing employment as a teacher. For more information regarding registration requirements, please click here. Employment for pre-service/graduate teachers will be subject to the successful completion of a relevant teaching qualification and meeting the minimum requirements as a teacher with the department. Working rights in Australia, which means you have, or you are eligible to obtain a valid Australian Visa with work rights (if you're not already an Australian Citizen or resident). How to apply: Click the Green 'Apply online' button below Attach your current resume including contact details of two professional referees Pre-service teachers and graduates are encouraged to include completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, and unofficial academic transcripts for current courses of study. Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found. #J-18808-Ljbffr