Diverse Learning Teacher

HARKE Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

HARKE Recruitment is seeking a permanent, full-time Diverse Learning Teacher in Sydney, NSW. Start is Term 1, 2027, with a 34-period fortnight teaching allocation and 13 periods for case management and small-group intervention. The school values collaboration, professional development, and a supportive learning environment for Years 7–12.

Applicants should have NESA accreditation or be eligible, confirm Australian working rights, and provide two referees as part of HARKE's safeguarding process.

Qualifications

• This role requires two current referees and HARKE onboarding for safeguarding.
• Experience supporting secondary students with diverse learning needs is highly regarded.
• Registration with or eligibility for NESA accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted learning support and small-group intervention for Years 7–12.
• Manage individual student cases, including progress monitoring and adjustments.
• Collaborate with families, students, and staff to address learning needs.
• Work with the Diverse Learning team to promote inclusive teaching practices.
• Contribute to classroom teaching when required based on timetable and expertise.

Skills

Diverse learning support

Case management

Collaborative teaching

Inclusive teaching

Education

NESA accreditation

Job description

HARKE Recruitment – Sydney Hills District NSW

Salary Range: $99,354 – $140,767 + super
School Type: Independent School
Contract Type: Full-time | Permanent
Start: Term 1, 2027
Year Levels: Years 7–12

Diverse Learning Teacher | Sydney, NSW

Salary Range: $99,354 – $140,767 + super
School Type: Independent School
Contract Type: Full-time | Permanent
Start: Term 1, 2027
Year Levels: Years 7–12

About the School

HARKE has partnered with a well-established independent school located on Sydney's leafy Upper North Shore. The school offers a welcoming and supportive environment, excellent facilities, strong academic standards and a genuine commitment to student wellbeing.

Teachers benefit from a collaborative staff culture, ongoing professional development opportunities and a well-resourced teaching environment.

About the Position

This is a permanent, full-time Diverse Learning Teacher position commencing Term 1, 2027, supporting students across Years 7–12.

The role combines classroom teaching with case management and targeted student support, with 13 periods per fortnight dedicated to case management and small-group intervention programs.

The full-time teaching allocation is 34 periods per fortnight, with the remaining periods potentially including subject teaching, depending on the successful applicant’s experience, teaching areas and the school's timetable.

Working within an established Diverse Learning team of eight staff, this is an excellent opportunity for an educator who enjoys providing individualised student support, delivering targeted interventions and collaborating with colleagues to help students achieve their potential.

Skills and Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted learning support and small-group intervention programs for students across Years 7–12.

• Manage individual student cases, including learning adjustments, support plans and ongoing progress monitoring.

• Work closely with students, families and teaching staff to identify and address individual learning needs.

• Collaborate with the school's Diverse Learning team and classroom teachers to promote inclusive teaching practices.

• Contribute to classroom teaching where required, based on subject expertise and the school's timetable.

Requirements

• Experience: Previous experience supporting secondary students with diverse learning needs is highly regarded.

• Case Management: Confidence in managing individual student needs and working collaboratively with teachers and families.

• Registration: Must hold or be eligible to obtain NESA accreditation.

• Work Rights: Full Australian working rights are essential.

• Safeguarding: Applicants must provide two current referees and complete HARKE's onboarding process to meet safeguarding requirements.