Diverse Learning Teacher (Primary)

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Positive culture

Ongoing training and development

Professional networks within Catholic

Catholic Education system network

Job summary

St Mary’s CPS, Orange, NSW, invites applications for a Diverse Learning Teacher (Primary) to support students with additional needs within an inclusive, faith-based setting. The role focuses on personalised plans, differentiated teaching, and evidence-based interventions in literacy and numeracy.

You will work with families, staff and external professionals to monitor progress, plan adjustments, and coordinate referrals while aligning with MTSS and NCCD requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating 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.

Skills

Inclusive education principles

Data analysis

Differentiated teaching

Literacy interventions

Numeracy interventions

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration with families

Education

Tertiary teaching qualifications

NESA registration

Catholic school accreditation

Job description

Diverse Learning Teacher (Primary) | St Mary's CPS, Orange
Co-educational, years K-6
Permanent Full-time Position, 1.00 FTE
Commencing: 28 January 2027

We have an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and caring Diverse Learning Teacher (Primary) to join the supportive team at St Mary's CPS, Orange. 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

We are looking for someone who can address the following selection criteria:

• 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

Our teachers are valued and enjoy the many benefits of working with Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst. Some benefits include:

• 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

Click here to find out more about Orange, NSW.

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. Mary's Catholic Primary School in Orange, NSW, is a faith-centered community dedicated to learning, justice, and love. Our Catholic identity is central, emphasising faith formation and practice. We offer a contemporary curriculum focused on academic excellence, supported by extensive digital resources and collaborative learning opportunities to encourage creativity and innovation. Students actively participate in co-curricular activities and social justice outreach. Our vibrant learning environment, including modern facilities and grounds, fosters happy learners.

Click here to find out more about St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Orange.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm on 16 October 2026.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on [phone].

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB 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.