About the role
Teachers will work collaboratively with the Executive Team, teachers and key stakeholders from interdepartmental agencies to implement an improvement agenda underpinned by QETC's vision statement of ‘unlocking learning'. The ideal candidates will have experience in student-centred learning with the ability to fulfil the QETC's obligation to close individual skills gaps, develop positive behaviours and social skills and create future pathway opportunities. New staff will be provided with an extensive induction tailored to this unique setting.
The curriculum will focus on individualised literacy and numeracy learning, and through the social development of students utilising restorative practice principles and trauma informed practice. Primary and secondary teachers are encouraged to apply.
Please note
You will be required to work within a Queensland Police Service (QPS) custodial environment. This role involves direct contact and interaction with young people in various watchhouses across Queensland.
Locations
- Southport and Ipswich
- Cairns, Mount Isa and Townsville
- Brisbane
YET staff will work in pairs when on site at the Watchhouses.
YET staff will be allocated a base school in each geographical location.
QETC's education delivery model runs over a 48-week school year. Under the 48-week school year model, general employment entitlements are the same as State Schools however this model requires flexible work agreements.
Current opportunities
- English - Year 5-12
- Mathematics - Year 5-12
Our vision is one of Brighter Futures in a progressive, high performing education system that is delivering excellence in every state school for every student. We are committed to reforming the youth justice system to strengthen the prevention, early intervention and rehabilitation responses to youth crime in Queensland and make communities safer.
YET is part of the Queensland Education Training Centre (QETC). QETC is a multi-campus Department of Education school operating within South-East Queensland's Youth Detention Centres at Wacol. The centres cater to both male and female students from across the state who are on remand or have been sentenced for criminal offences.
QETC campuses and sectors
- Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre
- West Moreton Education and Training Centre
- Vocational Training Queensland
- Wacol Youth Remand Education Support Hub
- Youth Education Team
What You'll Need
- Relevant teaching qualification
- Full or provisional QCT registration
- Australian working rights or valid visa
- Pre-service and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply (include practicum reports, mentor statements & unofficial transcript)
How to apply
- Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
- Enter your personal details
- Attach your resume including two professional referees
All applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department of Education Teacher Application Portal to be considered for current and future roles.
Existing permanent teachers are encouraged to apply for the teacher transfer process, noting that relocation entitlements may not apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.