Teaching Position - Independent Alternative Secondary School
Posted: Oct 16, 2025
Job Description
Independent Special Assistance SchoolTeacher Full-time Position available -Term 4 or as soon as possibleNovo Education Space wants to be the school that drives the change all schools need.We’re a multi-campus special assistance school for Years 9–12 – and we’re not like most schools. We work with young people who have experienced disrupted learning, trauma, or other challenges that have made traditional school settings hard to access. They may have gaps in their learning, need extra support to stay engaged, and benefit from smaller, more connected learning environments.Based at our established Wollongong campus, you’ll be part of a vibrant team helping to shape the next chapter in our story.What’s the role?We’re looking for a temporary full-time Teacher to join our Wollongong team for Term 4, with the possibility of ongoing employment.As our Wollongong campus continues to grow and evolve, we’re looking for educators who want to be part of something purposeful and lasting.As a Teacher, you’ll lead learning in small, connected groups and work closely with a dedicated on-site team – including wellbeing staff, campus leadership, and admin support. Together, you’ll create the conditions for each student to re-engage with learning in a safe, supportive, and purposeful environment.You’ll design and deliver integrated learning experiences across key learning areas, draw on trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches, and contribute to a culture of consistency, connection and relational safety that supports every student to thrive.Why Novo?Real relationships: Our classrooms are built on trust, curiosity and connection.Supportive culture: You’ll be surrounded by a team who know each student matters.Innovative approach: We use the Berry Street Education Model, trauma-informed practice, and relational learning every day.Established campus: Be part of our established Wollongong campus community, where purposeful spaces and strong connections create an environment for people to thrive.Benefits: We offer salary packaging and a range of other benefits that support staff wellbeing and growth.About YouYou’re an experienced teacher who sees the whole young person – not just their challenges, but their strengths, goals and growth. You plan learning that meets students where they’re at and help them move forward from there. You reflect deeply, work collaboratively, lead with empathy, and take accountability for the effective delivery of your teaching and learning program. You also bring a strong desire to learn about our innovative curricular and pedagogical models.To ApplyPlease review our Applicant Pack for more information about the considerable benefits of joining our team, and information on how to submit your application. This can be found at www://novo.nsw.edu.au/careers/For a confidential discussion regarding the position, contact Kim Brady – Deputy Principal on 0466 650 *** or via email: ******@novo.nsw.edu.auApplications will close once the role is filled (Interviews will take place as applications are received, so please don't wait to apply). WEA Illawarra acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work and learn. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We are committed to creating safe and welcoming learning centres for First Nations people to flourish and grow as future community leaders.Novo Education Space enrols a high proportion of First Nations learners. We are continually learning and growing in our diversity and inclusion commitment and practice. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people or people with culturally, linguistically, gender or other diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences.
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