JOIN THE UPP TEAM- SENIOR FACILITATOR
ARE YOU COMMITTED TO HELPING STUDENTS BECOME THE BEST THEY CAN BE?
DO WORK THAT MATTERS...MAKE A CONTRIBUTION
Unleashing Personal Potential are looking for an enthusiastic, confident, cooperative and influential educator who is focussed on continuous improvement. If you are passionate about working with students, committed to making a positive difference for young people and genuinely desire to help them become their best (not just in the academic realm, but also through social-emotional learning), this opportunity might be exactly what you have been looking for.
About Unleashing Personal Potential (UPP)
UPP was established in 2015 by Founder and Director Luke McKenna. In 2021, the UPP team will positively impact 50,000+ students through exceptional workshops. We now serve schools throughout Australia through our amazing team of facilitators based in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
If you’re a passionate and excellent educator who is looking to use your well developed skills in a new direction, this could be the perfect career opportunity for you.
Due to our continued growth, we currently have a Senior position available, presenting a unique opportunity for the right person to join our dynamic and passionate team of facilitators, as we aim to serve the needs of schools throughout Australia.
Senior Facilitator- Brisbane (4 Days per week Position- Commencing Term 3, 2021):
This role will be based primarily in Brisbane. As an UPP Senior Facilitator, you will be responsible for the delivery of exceptional UPP workshops across. These incursions are typically with large groups of students (50-250) and range from short workshops (45 minutes) to full day incursions. Initially, you will work alongside a senior member of the UPP team, in order to develop your skills as an exceptional facilitator and person. See the position description attached below.
Benefits:
Facilitate the best student leadership and wellbeing curriculum in Australia, in order to help every student become the best they can be.
Captivate, engage and transform young people, by delivering exceptional incursions to students (year 5-12).
Learn from experienced educators, thought leaders and a high performing team.
Enjoy ongoing professional development opportunities, to continue your growth as a professional.
Receive top quality training and support so that you can build your skills in behaviour management, facilitating, communication, teamwork, student engagement and our world-class positive education and leadership curriculum.
Work with a growing national company, with a great reputation and proven systems.
Be generously rewarded for doing work you love.
Become part of a highly successful team who have fun, work hard and are committed to making a difference.
Be provided with timely opportunities for advancement and growth.
Enjoy the opportunity to travel and gain life experience and perspective by working with many schools (across sectors), and young people from diverse backgrounds.
Skills, Attitudes and Experience you will have:
Experience working with large groups of students.
Be articulate, engaging and highly professional in delivering presentations.
Tertiary qualification in education or related field (desirable, but not essential).
Working With Children Check.
Experience in Teaching, Outdoor Education, Leadership Development, Personal Training, Youth Ministry, Sports Coaching, or a Pastoral / Wellbeing role in a School would be beneficial to your application.
Your own reliable transport.
A demonstrated commitment to our values of excellence, character and contribution.
Our ideal candidate loves working with students, is a confident and skilled communicator, and is passionate about teaching Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Pastoral Care (our focus is on leadership, teamwork, relationships, wellbeing, mindset, grit) to students.
Next Steps:
If you think that you are the person that we are looking for, please apply by midnight on Sunday, May 23. Please attach your Resume with a separate cover letter, addressing the following two questions.
What do you see as your three strongest attributes?
Why would you like to join the UPP team in this capacity (50-200 words)?
Your resume should at a minimum outline your work, leadership and educational experiences and also contact details of at least two referees. Once you have applied, you can expect to hear from us shortly after applications close.
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