Diverse Learning Teacher (F.T.E. 0.6)

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong; Campbelltown; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is seeking a Teacher of Diverse Learning for a temporary part-time position commencing 28 January 2027 and ending 26 January 2028. The role supports school communities to build capacity for inclusive education, working with teachers, staff, students and families to ensure access to the curriculum.

The successful candidate will have deep commitment to faith-based education, experience in inclusive classroom practice, and the ability to develop

Qualifications

• Commitment to faith-based education and its integration in learning.
• Ability to create an inclusive learning environment across diverse student needs.
• Knowledge of inclusive teaching practices and adjustments within mainstream settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist school communities to build capability for inclusive learning.
• Collaborate with staff, students and families to support diverse learning and wellbeing needs.
• Develop differentiated learning programs and interventions reflecting best practice.
• Maintain student records and NCCD documentation aligned with system expectations.

Skills

Inclusive classroom practitioner

Collaborative team work

Curriculum knowledge

Assessment & monitoring

Education

Inclusive Education qualifications

Job description

A temporary part time position commencing 28 January 2027 until 26 January 2028.

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wollongong promotes an inclusive model of education with the goal to cater for student diverse learning needs within the least restrictive environment and by providing a continuum of support options.

The purpose of this role is to assist school communities to build their capability, especially that of teachers and other staff, to cater for the diverse learning and wellbeing needs of students.

The Teacher of Diverse Learning works collaboratively with staff, students and families to create an inclusive learning environment where all students can access and engage with the curriculum.

Essential Criteria:

• a deep personal commitment to the practice of their faith and their own spiritual formation.
• a willingness to contribute to the life and culture of the school.
• demonstrated experience as an effective and inclusiveclassroom practitioner.
• a deep knowledge of the curriculum and its focus on inclusive practice.
• an understanding of, and demonstrated ability to:

• • identify and support a range of adjustments that effectivelysupport students with a diverse range of needs within a mainstream learning environment.
  • collaboratively develop differentiated learning programs.
  • support the facilitation of interventions that reflect best practice.
  • assess, monitor and review adjustments in order to make professional judgments regarding their effectiveness
  • workcollaboratively with staff, parents/carers and external professionals
  • maintain student records and NCCD documentation aligned with system expectations.

• a deep understanding of the Disability Standards for Education (2005)aligned to the Disability Discrimination Act (1992)and the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

• System policies and procedures including Lighting the Way Strategic Plan, Faith, Learning and Wellbeing Framework,Diverse Learning Needs Policy, Pastoral Care and Wellbeing and Case Collaboration Procedure (www.dow.catholic.edu.auunder policies)
• a knowledge of NCCD requirements and the CSNSW Personalised Planning Tool.
• Qualifications and or studies in Inclusive Education, or the willingness to undertake relevant study.

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: 16 September 2026 at 11.55pm