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Sydney, Australia | Posted on 03/03/2026 Salary Salary commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience Subject Literacy - Secondary; Physical Education; SEN Teacher - Secondary Job Type Full time City Sydney Country Australia Postal Code 2747 Job Description Youth Justice Teacher | Western Sydney Full-time, Temporary 12-month contract with view to become ongoing Small Class sizes (3-6 students with an SLSO) Primary and Secondary qualified teachers will be considered Job reference SH#8154 School Profile SchoolHouse is working in partnership with a Government Department of Youth Justice. The Youth Justice Centre is committed to equity of educational opportunity for all A Chance to Learn. It caters to boys aged 1521 years, who are part of a remand facility. They present diverse backgrounds and experiences, with some having some form of mental health, disability and/or behavioural disorder. There is a high turnover of students, with most staying less than 3 weeks, and a portion remaining for over 12 months. Competitive Salary in line with DOE Enterprise Agreement Offers a wide range of programs designed to address diverse student needs, including remediation, life skills, secondary education, vocational education and tertiary studies Staffing is comprised of 50% Teaching and 50% SASS staff Close partnership with Youth Justice staff from all areas, including Psychologists, Caseworkers, Unit Managers, Assistant Managers, and Youth Officers Highly collaborative, collegial and supportive staff and executive team Requirements Relevant tertiary qualifications (Bachelor of Education) etc. Current NESA Accreditation and WWCC (or eligibility to gain) Ability to register with the Department of Education (which can be fast tracked upon offer) Dynamic professionals who have the ability to build rapport, display resilience, and show compassion and empathy towards working with students in unique situations Excellent communication and behaviour management skills Motivation and a passion to work with and support young boys on their journey through secondary education Enthusiasm and flexibility with the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment Ability and desire to actively support the values and ethos of the school Working Rights for Australia (or eligible to gain) #J-18808-Ljbffr