Learning Support Teacher - Secondary - Lochinvar

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Job summary

St Joseph’s College, Lochinvar, NSW, is seeking a Part Time Learning Support Teacher (0.2FTE) for 12 months from January 2027 to join the Secondary team.

The role focuses on identifying and supporting students with disability, delivering targeted intervention, and coordinating personalised learning plans in Years 7–12 within a Catholic education context. It requires collaboration with staff, families, and external providers, and adherence to confidentiality and privacy obligations.

Qualifications

• Qualified as a four-year trained teacher with a commitment to Catholic education.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Special Education are preferred.
• Active NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required.
• Current NESA accreditation or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist identification of students with special educational needs and liaise with families and CSO staff.
• Deliver intervention and support curriculum differentiation as directed by the Learning Support Coordinator.
• Collaborate with teachers to design and monitor adjustments for students (PP/LP).
• Contribute to professional development and parental education programs.
• Support transitions and enrollment processes for students.
• Prepare required documentation under privacy and disability obligations (NCCD).

Skills

Team collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Differentiation of instruction

Data-driven decision making

Staff development delivery

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Postgraduate qualifications in Special Education

Active NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)

NESA Accreditation

Job description

Learning Support Teacher - Secondary - Lochinvar

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Lochinvar NSW

1d ago , from Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle

St Joseph’s College, Lochinvar is seeking a secondary Part Time (0.2FTE) Learning Support Teacherto join the team in January 2027 for 12 months every Monday

St Joseph’s College, founded by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1883 is a co-educational secondary school providing a rich and diverse educational experience for 940 students from Years 7 to 12. The College aspires to be a place of learning where students, staff and families are valued and respected for their uniqueness. The community of St Joseph’s welcomes all who are ready to actively share the mission, vision, identity and life of the College.

Located in the stunning Hunter Valley, St Joseph’s has a blend of heritage and modern buildings which include a Chapel & Heritage Centre, new Administration and Resource Centre, a purpose-built hall and associated Café & Hospitality Centre, well equipped, modern Technology/Trade Centre as well as refurbished Performance and Creative Arts spaces

The Learning Support Teacher (7-12) in a Catholic school has a unique role to play and is assigned with the task of ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live a purposeful life. Examples of responsibilities of the Learning Support Teacher include but are not limited to the following:

• assist with the identification of students with special educational needs, consult and collaborate with parents, colleagues, CSO personnel and external providers, and facilitate referral and assessment procedures with Catholic Schools Office Student Support staff.


• deliver intervention, teach students, and assist teachers with curriculum differentiation, as specified by the Leader of Learning Support / Learning Support Coordinator.


• collaborate with class teachers and other relevant people to assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring and review of adjustments, as documented in the Personalised Plan (PP) or Learner Profile (LP).


• work collaboratively with other Learning Support personnel.


• contribute to the provision of staff professional development and parent education programs.


• liaise with relevant schools particularly in relation to transition periods.


• contribute to the preparation of documentation required under legislation in line with privacy, confidentiality, and disability obligations, for example, pre-enrolment documentation, and assist in the preparation of submissions for the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)


• support the development of inclusive learning environments


• assist in the implementation of programs and processes to support students with disability


• assist in building capacity of school staff in the area of Special Education

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools


• Experience working with students with disability (7-12)


• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school staff, CSO staff, and external stakeholders in order to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes for students


• Experience in the delivery of professional learning for staff and parents


• Demonstrated ability to effectively gather and utilise assessment data, and other relevant student data, to determine the adjustments required for individual students and groups of students


• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively prepare Personalised Plans and Learner Profiles for students with disability


• Experience in supporting student enrolment and transitions


• Working knowledge of Disability legislation and the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data


• Evidence of excellent organisational, interpersonal, and administrative skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualifications as a four-year trained teacher and postgraduate qualifications in Special Education and/or extensive special education experience


• Active NESA Accreditation


• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number


• Completion of anaphylaxis training


• Completion of CPR training

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow

A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)

• Employee assistance program (EAP)


• Training and staff development programs


• Paid parental leave for eligible employees


• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Applications close: Wednesday 28th October 2026at 11.59pm

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement.Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.