Teacher - Specialist Support Class

Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Hoxton Park

Start Date: Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Application Closing Date: Friday, 12 September 2025

Employment Type: Part-Time (0.4 FTE), Temporary for Term 4, 2025

Sydney Catholic Schools Specialist Support Classes empower young people with disabilities by fostering their faith, independence, strengths, and talents, where their unique contributions flourish, paving the way for them to become wonderful citizens and valuable contributors to the fabric of our community.

As a Teacher in a Specialist Support Class, you will play a pivotal role in providing a tailored education to students with complex needs. Your primary responsibility will be to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Emphasising best practices and fostering inclusion opportunities will be integral to your role. Preferred work days are Wednesdays and Thursdays, however, this can be negotiated.

About Our School

At Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School, we are proud to offer quality Catholic education within a nurturing and supportive environment. As a valued member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to inspire and guide our students towards excellence while enjoying a collaborative and engaging workplace culture. We are a community with a strong faith tradition and connection to our Parish. Teaching and learning at Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is contemporary and focuses on student growth. Our Pedagogical Statement of Practice, 'Know the Learner, Inspire the Learner, Empower the Learner' highlights our belief that learning is student centred and focused on growth. Good Shepherd Catholic Primary is a co-educational K-6 school located 5 minutes from the M7 (Prestons exit) and 10 minutes from Liverpool CBD.

Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools

Joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 74,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:

• competitive remuneration: up to $140,855. (Base salary: $87,550 - $125,763)
• salary packaging up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees
• ongoing training & professional development
• discounts on gym memberships, wellbeing products & more
• generous Employee Referral Program.

About You

As a Teacher - Specialist Support Class, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You will:

• develop and adapt curriculum materials to meet the unique needs and abilities of students in the Specialist Support Class
• utilise differentiated instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles and abilities within the classroom
• ensure that programs and resources are of high quality with a strong research-base
• employ a variety of instructional techniques and assistive technologies to address the individual learning needs of students
• provide scaffolded support and accommodations to help students overcome learning barriers and reach their full potential
• maintain a thorough knowledge of the student including how they learn, their interests and skills, and the nature of their disabilities
• regularly assess student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly to ensure the attainment of learning goals
• maintain knowledge of the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) including the planning, implementation and review of student's personalised plans
• foster a positive, healthy and inclusive classroom culture where all students feel valued, respected, and supported
• ensure access to appropriate opportunities that support inclusion with students' mainstream cohort
• work closely with parents, guardians, and caregivers to understand the unique strengths, challenges, and goals of each student
• collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and community resources to maximise inclusion opportunities and support student success
• coordinate with support where required, the work of the Learning Support Officer
• stay informed about the latest research, trends, and best practices in special education and inclusion
• participate in professional development activities, workshops, and training sessions to enhance your knowledge and skills in supporting students with disabilities
• maintain a professional level of record keeping, reporting and organisation of student file notes
• have additional qualifications in the area of inclusion or diverse learning needs (preferable)
• have a tertiary qualification in Education & NESA accreditation.

Application Process

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:

• current CV & cover letter
• three referees (including your current employer/principal).

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.