TEACHING AND LEADERSHIP ADVISER (TAS)

Our vision is an Australia where education gives every child, regardless of background, greater choice for their future. The mission is to grow a community of leaders committed to equity for children and young people, by recruiting and developing exceptional people to teach and lead across Australian schools. Teach For Australia (TFA) are dedicated to ensuring that all children can achieve their potential, no matter what their postcode is.

Closing date March 11, 2021
LocationTasmania, AU
Type Full-Time
Status Contract
Contact Sherning Leong
jobs@teachforaustralia.org

About this job

About the Position

As a Teaching and Leadership Adviser, you play the integral role of supporting, coaching and developing Teach For Australia Associates to become effective teachers and leaders committed to addressing educational disadvantage. This role collaborates across various functions to contribute to the design and delivery of the regional professional development for our Associates. The role also works with a wide range of external stakeholders in order to provide cohesive, holistic support for Associates.

Note: this role services schools situated in Southern Tasmania.

About the Team

The Leadership Development Program team are responsible for recruiting and developing Associates to be effective teachers and leaders, working closely with key stakeholders to lead the delivery and implementation of the Program in each partner State and Territory.

About You

  • · Have a recognised teaching qualification
  • · Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience
  • · Experience in coaching others to success
  • · Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders
  • · Full driver’s license and willingness to travel as required to fulfil the duties of the role · Demonstrated commitment to reconciliation in Australia, as well as our mission and values

Teach For Australia encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

How to Apply

For an opportunity to take your place in this life-changing organisation: 1. Apply here, by 11.59pm AEDT on Thursday 11 March 2021, and 2. Email your CV to jobs@teachforaustralia.org, with the subject line ‘Application: Teaching and Leadership Adviser (TAS)” (ensure your CV is clearly labelled with your full name.) All enquiries can be directed to http://jobs@teachforaustralia.org.

Please note that you must have the appropriate right to work in Australia in order to be eligible for this role.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Clearance, and obtain a valid Working With Children Check.

For more information about Teach For Australia and its impact on educational disadvantage, please visit https://teachforaustralia.org/.