Diversity Teacher

St Luke's Catholic College (Primary) Marsden Park; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on school fees

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Flexible work arrangements

Professional learning

Cultural leave

Job summary

St Luke's Catholic College (Primary) Marsden Park is seeking a Diversity Teacher to join on a temporary full-time basis to cover a maternity leave from Term 1, 2027 to end Term 2, 2027. The role focuses on inclusive education and collaborates with the Diversity Leader to embed diverse perspectives across learning programs.

The successful candidate will support vulnerable students, map progress, and contribute to professional learning for staff, while aligning with CSPD's goals for inclusive

Qualifications

• Qualifications in inclusive education or equivalent experience.
• Extensive classroom teaching experience.
• Familiarity with CSPD upper primary literacy/numeracy support programs.

Responsibilities

• Promotes meaningful, age-appropriate learning for all students.
• Assists in determining specialist teaching modes for students with additional needs.
• Collaborate to plan and implement school programs with a diversity perspective.
• Assist classroom teachers in identifying vulnerable students.
• Develop student profiles and personalised learning plans for vulnerable students.
• Monitor progress of vulnerable students with teachers.
• Model inclusive teaching practices to build capacity of staff.
• Contribute to professional learning opportunities for staff.

Skills

Inclusive education

Collaborative planning

Differentiated instruction

Education

Teaching qualification NSW (NESA)

Working with Children Check (WWCC)

4-year degree or 75% complete

Job description

St Luke's Catholic College (Primary) Marsden Park – Marsden Park NSW

Casual/Temporary, Full time

1d ago , from Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta

Having commenced in 2017 with 86 students across Kindergarten to Year 6, St Luke’s at Marsden Park is a next generation learning community within the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD). As a ‘next generation Catholic Learning Community’ we are designing and establishing the ‘new normal’ for preschool to post school learning in an environment characterised by a flexible, stage based curriculum which nurtures and grows faith-filled, curious children to become creative contributors and innovative problem solvers for a changing world. In 2026 we will have enrolled 1800+ students from Kindergarten to Year 12 in addition to 77 children per day in our long day centre.

The Diversity Teacher is an adaptive expert who works alongside leaders and teachers in a variety of modes to share their knowledge, understanding and expertise. The Diversity Teacher works with the Diversity Leader to ensure that diversity perspectives are incorporated into all aspects of school life.

St Luke’s Catholic College is seeking a Diversity Teacher – Primary on a Temporary Full-time basis to cover a Maternity leave from Term 1, 2027 until the end of Term 2, 2027

Key Responsibilities

• Promotes meaningful and age appropriate learning for all students.
• Assists the Diversity Leader in determining an appropriate specialist teaching mode for each student with additional needs.
• Work collaboratively to plan and implement school programs with a diversity perspective.
• Assist the classroom teacher in identifying and prioritising vulnerable students.
• Collaboratively develop student profiles and personalised learning plans for vulnerable students
• Work with classroom teachers to map and monitor the progress of vulnerable students.
• Model inclusive teaching practices in order to build the capacity of classroom teachers.
• Work collaboratively within the learning space to build the capacity of students to participate and succeed in regular classroom activities.
• Assist with the delivery of professional learning opportunities for all staff in their field of expertise
• Perform specific tasks as directed by the principal or their delegate.

Why work for CSPD?

As part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), you’ll be supported by a system committed to transforming learning and unlocking student potential. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Up to 25% discount on school fees for children enrolled in CSPD schools
• Salary packaging options for eligible employees
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym membership and wellness programs
• Flexible work arrangements (where eligible)
• Extensive professional learning and career development pathways
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees

Qualifications and Accreditation

The Diversity Teacher is a resource for the whole school community. It is highly desirable that they have:

• qualifications in inclusive education, or similar.
• extensive experience as a classroom teacher.
• expertise with CSPD’s upper primary literacy and numeracy support programs, or similar.
• Or a willingness to learning the above
• As a K-12 school we are very open to exploring a candidate with primary experience wanting to work with secondary students
• Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance
• Eligibility to teach in NSW according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
• Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree, or 75% complete)
• Statement of Service

The Organisation

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here.

Diversity Statement

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.