Diverse Learning Teacher

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong; Nowra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St John the Evangelist Catholic High School in Nowra, NSW, seeks a Permanent Full-Time Secondary Teacher – Diverse Learning to support teachers in meeting diverse learners' needs. The role involves designing educational and pastoral interventions for students with additional needs and contributing to student wellbeing.

The successful applicant will work in mainstream and specialist settings, support growth in faith and learning, and undertake duties as directed by the Principal.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to support diverse learners in mainstream and specialist settings.
• Ability to design educational/pastoral interventions for students with additional needs.
• Commitment to the mission of the Catholic School and active participation in school community.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers to meet the needs of diverse learners in mainstream and specialist settings.
• Design educational/pastoral interventions for students with additional needs.
• Support student wellbeing and contribute to learning growth as directed by the Principal.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Appropriate teaching qualifications

Special education qualification or experience

NESA registration

Level B Accreditation or commitment to gain within 5 years

Job description

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong – Nowra NSW

• St John the Evangelist Catholic High School, Nowra, NSW
• Secondary Teacher - Diverse Learning
• Permanent full time
• Closing on: Oct 11 2026

A permanent full time position commencing 28 January 2027. The successful applicant will support teachers to meet the needs of diverse learners in a mainstream and specialist settings by designing educational/pastoral interventions for students with additional needs.

The role supports the student wellbeing, teaching as required and duties as directed by the Principal. The role of the Classroom Teacher exists to support growth in faith and improvement in learning so that students may reach their full potential.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

A permanent full time position commencing 28 January 2027. The successful applicant will support teachers to meet the needs of diverse learners in a mainstream and specialist settings by designing educational/pastoral interventions for students with additional needs.

The role supports the student wellbeing, teaching as required and duties as directed by the Principal. The role of the Classroom Teacher exists to support growth in faith and improvement in learning so that students may reach their full potential.

• Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• Create and maintain an orderly, safe and supportive learning environment based on the principles of PB4L.
• Apply knowledge of the diverse needs of students to support their full participation in learning.
• Ability to plan for and implement effective teaching and learning in KLA(s).
• Use a range of assessment strategies and analyse data to inform student learning.
• Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents /carers and the wider school community.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

• Experience adjusting class work and assessment activities for students with disabilities.
• Experience leading meetings with parents and carers to support student learning.
• Have Special education qualification and/or experience teaching in a specialised setting.
• Have experience in developing effective relationships with parents/carers and external agencies in order to develop personalised learning plans for students with disability.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Disability Standards for Education (DSE) 2005 and the processes integral to the annual Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD).

GENERAL CAPABILITIES

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate qualifications for teaching
• Have Special education qualification and/or experience teaching in a specialised setting or a commitment to gaining qualifications in Special Education.
• Level B Accreditation in accordance with To Work, Teach and Lead policy or a commitment to gain level within the first 5 years of employment with CEDoW.
• The applicant must be registered to teach with NESA.

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.

Closing Date: 11 October 2026 at 11.55pm