Diverse Learning Teacher (F.T.E. 0.9)

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong – Varroville NSW, Mount Carmel Catholic College, Varroville, NSW, seeks a Secondary Teacher - Diverse Learning for a temporary part-time role. You will design interventions for students with additional needs, support wellbeing, and contribute to faith and learning across mainstream and specialist settings.

The successful applicant will work under the Principal's direction, with a focus on inclusive education, assessment-based planning, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrate commitment to the mission of the Catholic School.
• Create and maintain a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Apply knowledge of diverse needs to support participation in learning.
• Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning in KLA(s).
• Use assessment strategies and analyse data to inform learning.
• Engage professionally with colleagues, families and the school community.

Responsibilities

• Design educational/pastoral interventions for students with additional needs.
• Support student wellbeing and teach as required.
• Carry out duties as directed by the Principal to support faith development and learning.
• Assist in creating inclusive learning experiences for mainstream and specialist settings.

Skills

Diverse learners

PB4L

Assessment data use

Collaborative teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor of Teaching

Special Education qualification or experience

NESA registration

Job description

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong – Varroville NSW

• Mount Carmel Catholic College, Varroville, NSW
• Secondary Teacher - Diverse Learning
• Temporary part time

A temporary part 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.

POSITION APPLICATION

Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria (equivalent to 2-3 pages) and submit a short CV (2-3 pages).

Closing Date: 4 November 2026 at 11.55pm