Learning Support Teacher - Secondary - Medowie

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Medowie; Presencial; AUD 85.000 - 105.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Staff training & development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Resumo da vaga

Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie invites applications for a permanent full-time Learning Support Teacher (7–12). A 0.6 FTE 12-month temporary position is also available, commencing January 2027.

You will collaborate with staff to ensure inclusive learning for students with disabilities in a Catholic education setting. Applicants should be experienced in disability supports, data-driven planning, and developing personalised plans, with NSW WWCC, anaphylaxis and CPR training, and active

Qualificações

• Commitment to Catholic education and mission.
• Experience delivering professional learning for staff and parents.
• Ability to gather and use assessment data to tailor supports.
• Experience preparing Personalised Plans and Learner Profiles.
• Experience supporting student enrolment and transitions.
• Knowledge of Disability legislation and the NCCD requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Identify students with special educational needs and coordinate with parents and CSO staff.
• Deliver intervention and support curriculum differentiation as directed.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement adjustments for learners.
• Contribute to professional development for staff and parents.
• Prepare documentation for compliance and transition periods.

Conhecimentos

Collaborative working

Professional learning delivery

Data-driven decisions

Personalised Plans

Formação

Four-year trained teacher

Postgraduate in Special Education

Active NSW WWCC accreditation

Anaphylaxis & CPR training

Descrição da vaga

Learning Support Teacher - Secondary - Medowie

1d ago , from Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle

Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie is seeking:

1 x permanent full time Learning Support Teacherto join the teamin January 2027.

1 x temporary parttime Learning Support Teacher (0.6FTE) for a 12 month position, commencing in January 2027.

Please state which position you are applying for in your cover letter.

Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie is a Years 7 to 12 Catholic learning community. The College is committed to empowering confident, agile and reflective learners and educators co-create learning environments where faith, purpose, fulfilment and joy are experienced by all. The College is in the beautiful Port Stephens region and can provide the ideal coastal or semi-rural lifestyle for those considering a sea change. Medowie is only 34km from the Newcastle CBD and within an hour to the stunning Hunter Valley area.

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.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• 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

Contact Bernard Burgess, Principal on Tel: [phone]*** or via email:***************@mn.catholic.edu.au

Applications close:

Wednesday 25th November 2026at 11.59pm

Additional information

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.