Learning Support Teacher

Rockhampton Girls Grammar School; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Salary Sacrifice/Novated Lease options

Job summary

Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is seeking a Learning Support Teacher to lead inclusive education across Prep to Year 12, ensuring students with diverse needs access and participate in learning alongside peers. The role includes in-class support, collaboration with staff, and PD aligned with current legislation and inclusive practices.

The successful candidate will have QCT registration, a strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum, and a commitment to wellbeing and equitable outcomes for

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and understanding of the AITSL Professional Standards for Teachers.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in information technology with strong communication abilities.
• Commitment to supporting diverse learners and inclusive education practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted learning support in-class, small-group, and one-on-one settings to meet diverse student needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate adjustments and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Lead development and review of Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs) with families and professionals.
• Apply evidence-based interventions to support literacy, numeracy, executive functioning, wellbeing and engagement.
• Coordinate and develop Teacher Aide support, training, and scheduling.
• Monitor progress and maintain required documentation including NCCD and reporting.
• Advise on assessment modifications and Disability Standards for Education compliance.
• Liaise with families, external specialists, and support agencies for coordinated student support.
• Support transitions and specialized programs (EAL/D, QCIA, post‑school pathways) and promote inclusive culture.

Skills

Australian Curriculum knowledge

AITSL Professional Standards

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

QCT registration

Job description

ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS GRAMMAR SCHOOL - LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER

Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is one of the original eight Grammar Schools of Queensland. Opening in 1892, Girls Grammar has served and supported the education of girls and young women for over 130 years.

Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is a learning community founded on a commitment to ‘Learning for Life’. Each member of our School family contributes to sustaining an environment in which individuals actively engage in their learning; where School values are embraced; where mutual and self-respect is paramount; where community and global citizenship is fostered and where excellence in every endeavour is sought and celebrated.

OUR CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY

At Rockhampton Girls Grammar School, we have an unwavering dedication to educate and nurture influential young women who contribute passionately and confidently to our diverse and ever-changing society.

OUR PURPOSE

Our purpose is to empower and inspire confidence in young women to create and embrace every opportunity.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to foster a connected community that develops clever and confident young women.

OUR VALUES

Staff and students are expected to display the following behaviours that are at the core of our School:

Connection

- We foster meaningful relationships that create a strong, supportive community among students, staff, families, and alumni.

Integrity

– We uphold the highest standards of honesty, respect, and accountability, ensuring our actions align with our words.

Confidence

– We empower our students to believe in their abilities, embrace challenges, and lead with courage in all aspects of life.

Curiosity

- We inspire a lifelong love of learning, encouraging our students to ask questions, explore ideas, and seek solutions.

Traditions

– We honour the rich heritage of our school, embracing the values and practices that shape our unique identity.

OUR MOTTO

Non Scholae Sed Vitae - Not only for school but for life we are learning.

THE ROLE

Employment Type:Full Time (ongoing)

About the role

The Learning Support Teacher leads inclusive education across Rockhampton Girls Grammar School (Prep to Year 12), ensuring that students with diverse learning needs are supported to access and participate in learning on the same basis as their peers. This role encompasses in-class support with students, and professional development for staff, aligned with current legislation and inclusive education practices.

Key responsibilities

Provide targeted learning support through in-class, small-group, and individual interventions to support diverse student learning needs.

Work collaboratively with teachers to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate reasonable adjustments, differentiation strategies, and inclusive teaching practices.

Lead the development and review of Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs) and other student support plans in partnership with staff, families, and external professionals.

Apply evidence-based intervention strategies to support student literacy, numeracy, executive functioning, wellbeing, and engagement.

Coordinate and oversee Teacher Aide support, including allocation, scheduling, capability development, and professional learning.

Monitor student progress and maintain compliance requirements, including NCCD documentation, support records, and relevant reporting obligations.

Advise on assessment modifications and Disability Standards for Education compliance, ensuring students can access and demonstrate learning equitably.

Liaise with families, external specialists, and support agencies to ensure coordinated and effective support for students.

Support student transitions and specialised programs, including EAL/D bandscaling, QCIA planning, post-school pathways, and transition processes.

Promote a whole-school culture of inclusion, equity, belonging, and high expectations through leadership, coaching, advocacy, and professional collaboration.

About you

Hold a current Queensland College of Teachers registration

Have comprehensive knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and understanding of the AITSL Professional Standards for Teachers

Highly developed organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in information technology

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to and advocacy for supporting the needs of diverse learners

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

A genuine interest and commitment to the wellbeing, development and education of every student

Emotional resilience and conflict management skills

Strong interpersonal skills and capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships with students, parents, staff and other relevant stakeholders

WHAT WE OFFER

Professional Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Salary Sacrifice/Novated Lease options available

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Promote Rockhampton Girls Grammar School inside and outside the school community.

The successful application is required to hold a current QCT registration or have the ability to obtain one.

All applicants will be subject to Rockhampton Girls Grammar School legislative screening procedures and will be required to authorise such checks and provide identification. These checks are consistent with Rockhampton Girls Grammar's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.