Diverse Learning Teacher

St John The Evangelist Catholic High School; Nowra; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St John the Evangelist Catholic High School in Nowra is seeking a dedicated Classroom Teacher to support students with diverse needs within mainstream and specialist settings. You will design educational and pastoral interventions, contribute to student wellbeing, and assist teachers to raise attainment in line with the school’s PB4L framework.

The temporary full-time appointment runs from 28 January 2027 to 26 January 2028, with duties directed by the Principal and a commitment to Catholic

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher eligible for registration with NESA.
• Special education qualification or experience in a specialised setting.
• Experience applying PB4L principles and supporting diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers to meet the needs of diverse learners in mainstream and specialist settings.
• Design educational and pastoral interventions for students with additional needs.
• Support student wellbeing and undertake teaching duties as directed by the Principal.
• Lead meetings with parents/carers to support student learning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified teacher with NESA registration

Special education qualification/experience

Level B Accreditation or plan to gain

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 12 November 2026

A Co-educational Catholic High School serving the Shoalhaven area with an enrolment of approximately 953 pupils. St John’s is just 1 hour south of Wollongong.

Location: St John the Evangelist Catholic High School, Nowra

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

• 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.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

938 Students
88 TeachingStaff
43 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

A co-educational Secondary Catholic High School serving the Shoalhaven area with an enrolment of approximately 938 pupils. St John's is just 1 hour south of Wollongong.