Diverse Learning Teacher (Primary)

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Bathurst; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development opportunities

Professional training & development

Catholic Education network access

Strong teacher networks

Job summary

St Patrick's College Lithgow, operated under the Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst, invites applications for a Diverse Learning Teacher (Primary) to support students K–6 in an inclusive, faith-based setting. The role is 0.5 FTE, temporary, commencing 28 January 2027 through 28 January 2028.

The successful candidate will coordinate identification and support for students with additional needs, develop Personalised Plans, collaborate with classroom teachers on interventions, and monitor

Qualifications

• Holds relevant tertiary teaching qualifications and current NESA registration.
• Experience implementing Personalised Plans and differentiated teaching strategies.
• Knowledge of inclusive education principles and disability legislation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate identification and support of students with additional needs; develop, review and maintain Personalised Plans and NCCD documentation.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement adjustments, interventions and Universal Design for Learning.
• Use assessment data and observations to identify learning needs and monitor progress.
• Coordinate referrals, specialist assessments and SWAN Funding in partnership with families and leaders.
• Develop Learning Support Officer timetables and guide support aligned to identified needs.
• Support RTI and Multi Tiered System of Supports, including targeted literacy and numeracy instruction.
• Assist with safe transitions and maintain required risk assessments.

Skills

Inclusive education

Data-informed planning

Collaboration with staff

Communication with families

Education

Teaching qualification

NESA registration

Catholic school accreditation

Job description

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Bathurst – Lithgow NSW

Diverse Learning Teacher (Primary) | St Patrick's CPS, Lithgow

Co-educational, Years K-6

Temporary Part-time Position, 0.5 FTE

Commencing: 28 January 2027 - 28 January 2028

We have an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and caring Diverse Learning Teacher (Primary) to join the supportive team at St Patrick's CPS, Lithgow. The Diverse Learning Teacher plays a vital role in ensuring every child is supported to achieve their personal best within an inclusive, faith-based environment.

We are seeking a Teacher who understands and commits to supporting the mission and ethos of Catholic education within the school by:

• Coordinating the identification and support of students with additional needs, including the development, review, and maintenance of Personalised Plans and NCCD documentation.


• Collaborating with classroom teachers to implement effective adjustments, evidence-based interventions, and Universal Design for Learning approaches.


• Using assessment data, classroom observations, and teacher input to identify learning needs and monitor student progress.


• Coordinating referrals, specialist assessments, and SWAN Funding applications in partnership with families, school leaders, and relevant professionals.


• Developing Learning Support Officer timetables and providing guidance to ensure support aligns with identified student needs and funded programs.


• Supporting the implementation of Response to Intervention and Multi Tiered System of Supports, including targeted literacy and numeracy instruction.


• Supporting safe and successful transitions for students with additional needs and maintaining risk assessments where required.

A copy of the position description can be found here.

About You

• Hold relevant tertiary teaching qualifications, current NESA registration, and accreditation to teach in a Catholic school, or a willingness to obtain it.


• Demonstrated knowledge of inclusive education principles, disability legislation, and the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data framework.


• Experience developing and implementing Personalised Plans, differentiated teaching strategies, and evidence-based literacy or numeracy interventions.


• Capacity to analyse student data and use it to plan adjustments, monitor progress, and improve learning outcomes.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, staff, families, and external professionals.


• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education, with a compassionate, organised, collaborative, and student-centred approach.

About Our Offer

• Support your aspirations in your teaching leadership journey with access to leadership development


• Positive, engaging, and supportive culture


• An organisation that is committed to fostering professional growth and provides various opportunities for ongoing training and development


• Benefit from being part of a larger network within the Catholic Education system and create strong, lifelong teacher networks

About Us

Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 10,000 students and 2,000 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

St. Patrick’s School is a Christ-centered learning environment, inspired by the compassion, love, and kindness exemplified by St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop. With two classes per grade from Kindergarten to Year 6 and an average class size of 20 students, we prioritise personalised attention to meet the unique needs and passions of each child. Our school upholds high expectations for academic achievement and behaviour, fostering respect, good manners, care for others, and wholehearted effort in all endeavours. Through this ethos, we continue to follow in the footsteps of our founding saint, guiding students to live out their faith in daily life.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on (02) 6351 3***.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is committed to a culture where children are safe, supported and nurtured to grow and develop.

The protection and wellbeing of children and young people is based upon the belief that each person is made in the image and likeness of God, and that the inherent dignity of all should be recognised and fostered.

We have systems, processes and policies in place that make up our safeguarding framework, the purpose of which is to protect the children and young people who attend our schools.

CEDB is committed to the Child Safe Standards and working to continuously improve child safety in our organisation with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm on 10 November 2026.