Education Specialist

2023 Protecting Children’s Award winner- Our TEACHaR Program won the highly sought Engaging Kids in School Award This brings TEACHaR into rarefied company and a further acclaim, a dual award winner since these awards began. An achievement that has not been replicated by another program. The Program Lost educational opportunities have a cumulative effect on the lives of children in care – limiting their future opportunities and perpetuating the disadvantage they face over time. This program will provide a trauma‑informed approach to re‑engaging these students in learning, with continued and consistent support. All the key details This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher to join the TEACHaR Program on a full‑time basis for the first half of 2026, with a view to continuing the role(s) beyond this time. We are looking for a teacher with a background in trauma‑informed teaching to fill three new roles within the Program: 0.4 FTE Education Specialist working within the Therapeutic Residential Care model based in Maryborough; 0.3 FTE Education Specialist working within the Therapeutic Residential Care model based in Bendigo; 0.3 FTE Education Specialist in the TEACHaR - Department of Education Youth Justice partnership. Flexibility to work part time: The option to split the role and apply for any or a combination of the following: 0.4 FTE Therapeutic Residential Care Education Specialist in Maryborough; 0.3 FTE Therapeutic Residential Care Education Specialist in Bendigo; 0.3 TFE Youth Justice Education Specialist is also available. Please make clear in your cover letter whether you are applying for all as a full‑time 1.0 FTE position, one role separately, or two in combination. Make your mark Unique, community‑based teaching model with 7 weeks paid leave and a salary that will impress which includes salary packaging benefits meaning you take home more of your pay. Work one on one with students who reside in Out of Home Care and Residential Care settings. The Position This role provides qualified teachers the opportunity to provide one to one teaching to vulnerable young people residing in residential care to re‑engage with education, improving attendance and retention. Improving the life outcomes for young people through education. You will be required to implement tailored educational programmes to meet the individual needs of the young people. This includes providing intensive teaching in literacy and numeracy to enable the young people to reach their true potential. You will be working closely with the young person’s Care Team which may include carers, case managers, school staff and other professionals. Who are we looking for? A tertiary qualification in Education, current full VIT registration and a minimum of 4 years teaching experience. The roles require an understanding of supporting young people in the secondary school years to re‑engage with education settings and/or vocational pathways. Experience and networks within these sectors is desirable. A current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) full registration and current driver’s licence are mandatory for the position. The ability to develop and implement individual learning plans for children and young people who have experienced significant educational disruption and who present with complex psychological and social needs. Demonstrated experience in working with children and young people with complex needs, understanding how trauma affects learning. An ability to use educational assessment tools and data to inform planning and practice. The ability to thrive in a changing environment with competing priorities, to manage stressful situations, monitoring own stress levels and practicing and promoting self‑care strategies. Demonstrated expertise or transferable skills to actively contribute to a multidisciplinary team across, Alcohol and Other Drug, Therapeutic Specialists, Case Managers, Youth Justice, and Community Youth Workers. Understanding of the Educational Partnering Agreement, and other State Government Educational initiatives for children in out of home care, such as LOOKOUT Centre’s. Demonstrated experience in de‑escalation strategies and mental health awareness. What makes this such a great role for you? Salary at full time is $111,051 plus 12% and Salary Packaging benefits. Pro‑rate this salary if applying for part time (hourly rate $56.20) Fixed term to June 30th 2026 with a view to extension. Access to salary packaging which decreases the tax you pay so you get even more of your salary in your back pocket. Access to 7 weeks paid leave 1 week at each Term 1, 2 & 3 school holidays and 4 weeks at Christmas holidays (pro rata). Based at an office in Bendigo and/or Maryborough with travel across the surrounding areas. Access to pool cars for your travel. Access to discounted health insurance, Fitness Passport, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health. Anglicare Victoria are leaders in the industry and have won the DFFH "Engaging Kids in Education" Award twice for this program. Professional development to meet your VIT requirements, training, support and a culture of inclusivity and resilience. A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition. What our people say I feel really supported – probably the most supported I’ve ever felt in a workplace. This job can be really difficult, so if you’re supported, that’s half the battle for me. Knowing it’s there means I can go out and do the work. Need more information? We understand that you might want to learn more about this approach to Teaching children and young people in Residential Care so please call or reach out in the way you feel most comfortable (contact details at the bottom of the advert). Ready to take the next step Could you please apply for the role before midnight on Sunday 21st December. In your application, please address the 6 points in the “Knowledge and Skills” section of the Position Description in your cover letter (1‑2 pages maximum). You can download the position description hereEducation Specialist PD EDU E ICE V1.1 (2).pdf Once you have that ready you can formally apply for the role. Click apply wherever you first see the advertisement which will take you to our careers page. Create a profile over on the right hand side and then attach a resume with your key selection criteria through the portal. The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a unique and interesting teaching position you need to call or email our Lead Teacher Tim Bardsley on 0400 973 *** or ************@anglicarevic.org.au if you have any questions or wish to discuss the position(s) further. Please note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement. Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country. Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability. #J-18808-Ljbffr