<p><b>Head of Flexible Learning Practice </b></p><ul><li><b>Status &amp; Employment Type:</b> Full Time Fixed Term (Includes a 6 month probation period) </li><li><b>Job Duration:</b> 4 &#43; 4 Years (based on successful review) </li></ul><p>Southport Flexible Learning Centre is a coeducational Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition. It has a clear commitment to social justice and stands in solidarity with disadvantaged people of all social, cultural and religious backgrounds with a particular sensitivity to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. The school provides holistic learning experiences that address the social needs of students, and promotes their emotional, cognitive, spiritual and academic development. </p><p>EREA provides a supportive, flexible working environment where we are committed to supporting the ongoing professional learning of all staff members including specific targeting programs as identified. We endeavour to employ people that have the drive and motivation to work towards successful outcomes for our young people. </p><p><b>What is the role? </b></p><p>The role of the Head of Flexible Learning Practice is to work with young people, families, colleagues, community organisations and stakeholders to build young person voice and agency through the use of the school principles and a common ground approach. </p><p>The successful candidate will lead and build capacity within staff to work in a trauma informed relational way. This will include working in line with the philosophy and practice of the school through the use of school principles, building relationships, working agreements and developing a strong positive learning community. </p><p><b><i>This position would be well suited to candidates with a background as a senior youth worker or similar. We encourage all candidates who feel they meet this criteria to apply. </i></b></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities include: </b></p><ul><li>Demonstrate and lead by example the development of broadly inclusive learning environments across the school </li><li>Initiate and lead school processes to support the engagement and participation of all young people </li><li>Advocate, participate in and lead strategies to support high-quality professional learning opportunities for colleagues that focus on improved young person engagement, agency and voice </li><li>In collaboration with school and network leadership, initiate and maintain relationships with external agencies to expand professional learning opportunities for colleagues to work effectively with young people </li></ul><p><b>About you: </b></p><ul><li>Previous experience working with young people </li><li>Degree qualification in Social Work, Behavioural Science, Education or similar industry positions</li><li>Blue Card (Working with Children Check) or ability to obtain one prior to commencement as per No Card No Start Legislation </li><li>Proficient computer literacy, high level of oral and written communication skills and effective program delivery skills </li><li>Travel is a requirement of this position therefore it is a requirement that the applicant hold a current “C” drivers license </li></ul><p><b><i>As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we also encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, orientations and backgrounds. </i></b></p><p><b>For full details of the position please refer to the Position Description. </b></p><p><b>Employee Benefits include: </b></p><ul><li>Small class groups and flexible approach to learning </li><li>Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (if an employee co-contribution is made) </li><li>Salary Sacrificing options </li><li>Induction, Wellbeing and Professional Development Opportunities </li><li>Dedicated training to support and assist new staff </li><li>Further individualised study options negotiable </li></ul><p><b>Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received. </b></p><p>Our organisation supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment directed at ensuring their safety and wellbeing. </p><p>All applications for this position will be subjected to screening procedures as detailed in the Commission of Children and Young people and Childs Guardian legislation. These checks are consistent with Edmund Rice Education Australia&#39;s commitment to child protection policies and procedures. </p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>