Learning Enrichment Teacher (0.8Fte-Ft)

Penrith Christian School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous staff discount on school fees

OSHC care for staff children

Job summary

Penrith Christian School seeks a Learning Enrichment Teacher (0.8 FTE to full-time) with an active Christian faith to join our team. The role focuses on identifying and programming for students needing learning adjustments, with emphasis on literacy and numeracy.

Collaboration with teachers, specialists and families and writing Individual Plans are key components. Experience in educational support roles is preferred; NESA accreditation and a current Working with Children Check are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in identifying and supporting students with learning needs.
• Demonstrated ability to document and program Individual Plans.
• Familiarity with literacy and numeracy interventions and small-group support.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document student learning needs and adjust teaching plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, specialists and families to implement Individual Plans.
• Deliver targeted literacy and numeracy interventions and monitor progress.

Tools

MiniLit

MultiLit

Cars and Stars

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.80 FTE)

Applications Close: 18 November 2026

We are seeking a Learning Enrichment Teacher (0.8 FTE to full-time) with an active Christian faith to join our team. Secondary experience highly regarded.

About Us

Penrith Christian School is a growing co-educational, independent Christian school for students from Early Learning to Year 12. We are a well-established and vibrant community for over 800 students located in Orchard Hills, adjacent to the M4 motorway.

Our motto of Strive for the Highest informs our practice and aspirations for our students. We value each student as being created by God with a unique purpose and plan for them as we deliver rich, Christ-centred learning experiences, enabling each student to live significant and abundant lives. We focus on a whole-school approach that brings consistency through our bespoke Great Learning, Well People framework, wherelearning, wellbeing, pastoral needs and the spiritual formation of students is prioritised, and excellence is pursued.

About the Position

We are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and collaborative person to join our Learning Enrichment team. The successful candidate will be a dynamic educator who is a committed Christian, actively involved in their local church.

This role forms part of a team supporting teachers across the school in identifying, documenting and programming for students requiring adjustments to their learning, with particular emphasis upon the development of Literacy and Numeracy competencies. The successful candidate will also be required to collaborate with teachers, specialists and families, and write Individual Plans.

About You

With the ability to drive and facilitate a deep love of learning in students, your Christian faith will be evident in your ability to integrate an authentic Christian worldview into your work. You will have a clear understanding of differentiated learning and assessment, catering for the individual needs of all students.

Along with NESA accreditation and a current Working with Children Check, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

• a working knowledge of the current requirements in relation to identifying and supporting students with learning needs
• evidence of success in your teaching and in an Educational Support or teaching
• knowledge of the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) requirements
• experience in maintaining records of differentiation and support strategies
• experience in writing and managing Individual Plans
• experience in small group intervention programs such as MiniLit, MultiLit, Cars and Stars is desirable
• experience in providing teaching staff with support in strategies for differentiation
• collaborative, innovative and effective practice
• highly relational interpersonal skills with staff, students and parents
• a demonstrated capacity to work and contribute as a member of a team
• excellent oral and written communication skills
• flexibility and interest in working in an innovative and dynamic environment
• excellent ICT skills across a range of platforms

Experience in an educational support role is preferred, but accredited teachers are also encouraged to apply. Secondary school experience will be highly regarded.

PCS Value Proposition

At Penrith Christian School, you will join a vibrant and supportive community of educators who are passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of students. We are committed to developing both Great Learning and Well People, supporting our staff through professional growth, collaborative leadership, and a shared commitment to Christ-centred education.

We offer:

• A collaborative and supportive Christian culture
• Generous staff discount on school fees
• Early Learning Centre onsite (2-5 years)
• Afternoon OSHC care for staff children (K-6) with no out-of-pocket expense
• Opportunities for salary sacrifice purchases as well as novated leasing
• Ongoing professional learning opportunities and leadership development
• Fitness Passport
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Easy access from the M4 and onsite parking.

Applications close 4.00pm Wednesday 18 November 2026

Be an early applicant - Penrith Christian School reserves the right to begin the interview and offer process before the closing date.

Affiliation: Christian Schools Australia
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

800 Students
85 TeachingStaff
40 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers VET

Penrith Christian School, a well-established and vibrant Christian community, provides exciting and innovative learning from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12 in Orchard Hills. As our motto suggests, we "Strive for the Highest" in everything we do and represent. Our whole school approach supports valuing each student, created by God with a unique purpose and plan as we deliver Christ centred and rich learning experiences, enabling each one to live significant and abundant lives.