Teacher

• Do you enjoy making a real difference in the lives of young people?
• Junior and Senior Humanities and Early Childhood studies
• Permanent full time Role available

Who is Carinity?

Carinity is a not-for-profit, values-driven organisation, which has been making a real difference in people’s lives since 1949 through comprehensive and integrated community services including residential aged care, retirement living, home care, schools, disability support, counselling, youth accommodation and chaplaincy in hospitals and prisons.

For more information about Carinity, please go to our website carinity.org.au.

Carinity Education – Southside is an independent special assistance girl’s school providing secondary education, vocational training and mentoring for students in Years 7 – 12, many of whom identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Students are treated with unconditional positive regard at all times. Many of the young women are from backgrounds of trauma, abuse and neglect, and have complex needs.

What do I need for the role?

• Current Queensland Teaching Registration and Tertiary Qualification in Education
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds
• The ability to build rapport with, and support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to assist in their learning
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Blue Card Exemption

Desirable:

• Experience with disengaged youth
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Training
• Demonstrated experience in teaching Junior and Senior Humanities and Early Childhood Studies

The bonuses of joining the Carinity team

• Feel like part of the family working with a supportive locally based coordination and care team.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for our staff and their immediate family.
• Access to extensive not-for-profit salary packaging options (pay less tax).
• Join one of Queensland’s largest, and most experienced, aged care providers.
• Be part of a value driven organisation, with a culture of caring for others.
• Ongoing training and development to reach your full potential.

How do I apply?

Carinity is after motivated and enthusiastic candidates who are committed to working with Carinity to make a real difference! If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

To apply use the “Apply Now” button on this page.

See the position description at the bottom of this page or visit carinity.org.au/join-our-team.

Applications should include a brief cover letter and resume that addresses the Essential Competencies and Experiences.

You will be required to provide or undertake a National Criminal History Check, which can be submitted by Carinity on your behalf or Working with Children Check (Blue Card)or proof of exemption (e.g. a registered health practitioner) prior to commencing the role.

Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

For further information or enquiries please contact Carinity Education – Southside on (07) 3423 7499 only during business hours.