Diverse Learning Teacher

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong; Nowra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong – Nowra NSW is seeking a temporary full-time Classroom Teacher from 28 January 2027 to 26 January 2028 to support diverse learners by designing educational/pastoral interventions.

You will support teachers, contribute to student wellbeing, and work under the Principal's direction; the role aims to grow faith and improve learning, helping students reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate commitment to the mission of a Catholic School.
• Create and maintain a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Apply knowledge of diverse student needs to support participation.
• Plan and implement effective teaching and learning in KLA(s).
• Use assessment data to inform student learning.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers to meet needs of diverse learners with interventions.
• Support student wellbeing and undertake duties as directed by the Principal.
• Assist in teaching as required and contribute to faith growth and learning.
• Engage with parents, carers and the wider school community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Teaching qualifications

Special education qualification / experience

Level B Accreditation

NESA registration

Job description

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong – Nowra NSW

A temporary full time position commencing 28 January 2027 until 26 January 2028. 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 temporary full time position commencing 28 January 2027 until 26 January 2028. 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: 12 November 2026 at 11.55pm

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This is at the heart of everything we do.

Every child has the right to be informed, heard, respected, empowered and to feel safe.

As school communities and as individuals, we commit to keeping children and young people safe, and to work together with them to create cultures that honour dignity and enrich wellbeing.