Diverse Learning Support Teacher

3 days ago

Lake Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia Catholic Education, Diocese of Wollongong Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

A temporary full-time position commencing 27 January 2026 until 17 December 2026.

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wollongong promotes an inclusive model of education with the goal to cater for student diverse learning needs within the least restrictive environment and by providing a continuum of support options.

The purpose of this role is to assist the school community to build the capacity of teachers and other staff, to cater for the diverse learning and wellbeing needs of students.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

  • a deep personal commitment to the practice of their faith and their own spiritual formation
  • A deep knowledge of the English and Maths Curriculum and a skilled classroom practitioner.
  • qualifications and or studies in Special Education, or the willingness to undertake relevant study

  • an understanding of, and willingness to support:

  • A deep knowledge of the English and Mathematics curriculum

  • A range of adjustments to appropriately support students with a diverse range of needs
  • Inclusion of students with particular learning needs in the life of the school
  • Quality differentiated teaching in the regular classroom
  • Adjustments to cater for particular needs in the regular classroom

  • Small group and targeted individual interventions within and outside regular class

  • commitment to and capacity to work in a collaborative and collegial manner with staff, parents/carers and external professionals

  • a willingness to contribute to the life and culture of the school
  • understanding of the Disability Standards for Education 2005 aligned to the Disability Discrimination Act and the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

  • System policies and procedures including Lighting the Way Strategic Plan, Diverse Learning Needs Policy, Pastoral Care and Wellbeing and Case Collaboration Framework under policies)
  • Sound knowledge of NCCD and the CSNSW Personalised Planning Tool.

The following GENERAL CAPABILITIES are applicable to the role:

  • Well-developed interpersonal skills.
  • Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Strong organisational skills.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.

POSITION APPLICATION

Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria (equivalent to 2-3 pages) and submit a short CV (2-3 pages).

To submit your Application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Closing date: 10 September 2025 at 3pm

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