Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.
Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.
We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.
Job Description
About the role
The Teacher will be a member of our Ignatius Learning Centre and report to the Lead Teacher. The role will contribute to the development of education programs appropriate to the identified learning and wellbeing requirements of young people with complex and diverse needs, who have often experienced trauma, abuse or neglect.
This is a full-time position. The position will be primarily based in Richmond; however, some travel will be required.
Qualifications/industry experience in the following areas:
VM and VPC teacher
Focus on designing and delivering education programs tailored to the learning and wellbeing needs of young people with complex and trauma-affected backgrounds and involved in the Youth Justice system.
Requires VM and VPC teaching experience across Literacy, Numeracy, Personal Development, and Work-Related Skills; LOTE (Spanish) and/or EAL are desirable.
Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development as well as opportunities for personal growth.
What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:
An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
A welcoming and supportive relational environment
A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
Ongoing training and development related to your role
Employee assistance program
A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
Generous leave
About the program
Ignatius Learning Centre
The Ignatius Learning Centre is a Catholic Specialist Secondary School, established by the Jesuit Social Services in 2021.
The Ignatius Learning Centre offers an education that fosters responsibility and transformation and engages young people who have had a severely disrupted education and are at significant risk of incarceration and/or further involvement with the youth justice system.
We are guided by Jesuit Social Services Way of Working, Catholic Social Teachings and Ignatian Pedagogy Paradigm where a holistic education is a contributor to the building of a just society and one where students can experience success in a safe and supportive environment.
The Ignatius Learning Centre will enable students to restore hope, experience a sense of belonging, flourish and reach their potential. In 2025, The Ignatius Learning Centre will enroll approximately 40 young men, aged 15 – 17, offering the Vocational Major (VM) and the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) as the curriculum.
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:
Passion for and commitment to working with children who have complex and diverse needs and may also be disengaged from learning. Experience in working with children with special needs and challenging behaviour is highly desirable.
Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
Someone who is resilient, flexible and has the capacity to work collaboratively as a part of a committed and passionate team.
Demonstrated ability to use highly refined interpersonal and communication skills at all times with all stakeholders within the school community.
Experience and knowledge relevant to working with young people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Understanding of and sympathy for the mission and ethos of Jesuit Social Services, and a demonstrated capacity to provide leadership in this dimension of the role.
How to apply
Upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
For further information please contact Garcia Golden, Deputy Principal on 0400 888 950.
Applications close at 5.00pm on 3rd September 2025
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.
Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.
We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.
Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
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