Diverse Learning Teacher

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Bathurst; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

The Assumption Catholic Primary School in Bathurst invites applications for a Diverse Learning Teacher to join the supportive staff. This 0.8FTE maternity cover role works with a co‑educational K‑6 community, helping to embed inclusive practices and targeted literacy/numeracy support within the learning and teaching program.

The successful candidate will develop IPs, coordinate NCCD requirements, collaborate with counsellors and teachers, and engage with families and allied health professionals

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement IPs and oversee the completion of NCCD requirements.
• Proven experience collaborating with School Counsellors, classroom teachers, and executive staff to address whole-school issues and support targeted response programs.
• Strong skills in coordinating transition processes for students at various educational stages, including starting school, transitioning to high school
• Capacity to work effectively with teacher's aides and Allied Health professionals to deliver high-quality programs such as PreLit, MiniLit, MultiLit, and QuickSmart.
• Expertise in promoting differentiated and inclusive learning experiences to meet diverse student needs, including literacy, numeracy, ESL, behaviour, and gifted and talented students.
• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including completing timely funding applications and implementing recommendations from professional reports or meetings.

Responsibilities

• Create a learner-centred, supportive, and cooperative learning environment aligned with curriculum policies.
• Developing and implementing quality curriculum programs using effective teaching methods; assess and report student progress.
• Using inclusive teaching strategies and adapt practices for equitable education.
• Analysing student assessment data to identify learning barriers and encourage improvement.
• Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance student outcomes.
• Liaising with parents and allied health professionals to support their students engagement in learning
• Collaborating with school leadership, staff, and contributing to school life.

Skills

IP development

NCCD reporting

collaboration

transitions coordination

differentiated instruction

Tools

PreLit

MiniLit

MultiLit

QuickSmart

Job description

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Bathurst – Kelso NSW

5d ago , from Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst

Diverse Learning Teacher- Primary | The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Bathurst
Co-educational, years K-6
Temporary, Part-time 0.8FTE Position (Maternity Leave Coverage)
Commencing: Term 1 2027 - Term 4 2027

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an approachable and caring Diverse Learning Teacher to join the supportive team at The Assumption Catholic Primary School in Bathurst, NSW. The Diverse Learning Teacher in a Catholic school is someone who can work with other members of the school to ensure that the 'Support for all' goal is alive and embedded into all practices within the Learning & Teaching environment of the school.

We are seeking a Diverse Learning Teacher who understands and commits to supporting the mission and ethos of Catholic education within the school by:

• Creating a learner-centred, supportive, and cooperative learning environment aligned with curriculum policies.
• Developing and implementing quality curriculum programs using effective teaching methods; assess and report student progress.
• Using inclusive teaching strategies and adapt practices for equitable education.
• Analysing student assessment data to identify learning barriers and encourage improvement.
• Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance student outcomes.
• Liaising with parents and allied health professionals to support their students engagement in learning
• Collaborating with school leadership, staff, and contributing to school life.

A copy of the position description can be found here.

About You

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement Individual Profiles (IPs) and oversee the completion of National Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) requirements.
• Proven experience in collaborating with School Counsellors, classroom teachers, and executive staff to address whole-school issues and support targeted response programs.
• Strong skills in coordinating transition processes for students at various educational stages, including starting school, transitioning to high school
• Capacity to work effectively with teacher's aides and Allied Health professionals to deliver high-quality programs such as PreLit, MiniLit, MultiLit, and QuickSmart.
• Expertise in promoting differentiated and inclusive learning experiences to meet diverse student needs, including literacy, numeracy, ESL, behaviour, and gifted and talented students.
• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including completing timely funding applications and implementing recommendations from professional reports or meetings.

About Us

Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

At The Assumption Catholic Primary School, we have a proud history in Bathurst, beginning in 1952 when the Sisters of St. Joseph first established the school. From those beginnings, our school has grown and changed into a vibrant contemporary Catholic community where children are known, valued and cared for. What has stayed the same over the years is the vital role that our school plays in our community providing quality Catholic education and ministry.

We believe that the students are at the heart of what we do and our staff are committed to responding to the needs of each child in an adaptive and engaging way of teaching. All Children can achieve, with the right support and resource and our community encourages each member to flourish in life.

Applicants must be submitted by 3pm on Tuesday 6th October 2026.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on02 6822 1***.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.