Secondary Teacher

St Lucy's School; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 100.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary packaging benefits

Novated Leasing

Fitness Passport Program

Descripción de la vacante

St Lucy’s School in Wahroonga on Sydney’s North Shore seeks an experienced Secondary Teacher (FTE 1.0) commencing Term 1, 2027. The successful candidate will act as the 'project manager' for their class, leading the classroom team and guiding teacher’s aides to support students.

You will be responsible for the social, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being of students and their progress across the curriculum, with a focus on inclusion, collaboration and safeguarding in line with school

Formación

• Demonstrated commitment to student well-being and child safety.
• Collaborative team member approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Effective planning and organisational skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Obtain the necessary Qualifications and NESA accreditation.

Responsabilidades

• Act as the classroom 'project manager' for the class and lead the classroom team.
• Provide direction and instruction to teacher’s aides.
• Ensure social, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being of students.
• Monitor progress across all curriculum areas.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Student wellbeing

Planning & organisation

Educación

NESA accreditation

Special Education qualifications

Descripción del empleo

St Lucy’s School is a Catholic Independent School in the Dominican tradition, a community enriched by difference; inspiring learning for a life of purpose.

Our School values are Joy, Community, Courage and Truth. The Spirit is ever present here as we embrace the Joy of moments. We foster Community through connections, relationships and collaboration. We act with Courage to inspire risk taking for growth. We seek to understand, respect and believe in Truth. We live Joy, foster Community, act with Courage, pursue the Truth.

We are committed to being a leading school in the education of children with disabilities, and to ensuring that our families receive the best support throughout their educational journey.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

St Lucy’s School is a K-12 School situated in Wahroonga on Sydney’s North Shore. The School currently enrols 242 students Including satellite classes and further growth in these classes is anticipated. All students are supported by a dedicated team of teachers, teacher's aides, therapists, and creative artists. St Lucy’s caters to a broad range of disabilities, including intellectual disabilities (mild to severe), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and sensory impairments.

St Lucy’s fosters a love of learning, respect for aesthetics, and the Gospel values of truth, justice, inclusion, and joy. The School’s holistic approach nurtures each child’s spiritual, social, intellectual, and creative development, recognising their unique gifts. Drawing on the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy, we focus on communication, social engagement, independence, technology, literacy, and numeracy, supported by specialist staff and creative programs.

We follow the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) K–12 syllabuses differentiating for diverse needs of our students. We provide integrated programs across literacy, numeracy, technology, creative arts, science, VET and personal development. Our Therapy Team – including speech pathologists and occupational therapists – works collaboratively to maximise access to learning and enrichment.

We are committed to inclusion through a range of programs as well as opportunities for mainstream integration through our satellite program. Spiritual growth is fostered through liturgical celebrations, classroom prayer, and a Religious Education curriculum. Pastoral care extends to families, offering both structured and individual support

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experiencedSecondary Teacher(FTE 1.0) atour Wahroonga campus, commencing Term 1, 2027. Our classroom teachers are the 'project manager' for their classand leads the classroom team providing direction and instructions to the teacher’s aides.They are responsible for the social, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being of their students and for their progress in all areas of the curriculum.

ABOUT YOU

The School’s core values are Joy, Community, Courage and Truth. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned with these values.

To be successful for this role, the following experience, skills and attributes are essential.:

• Demonstrated commitment to student well-being and child safety.
• Collaborative team member approach.
• Possess a high level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Effective planning and organisational skills, including good time management skills.
• Acts professionally and maintains confidentiality.
• Obtain the necessary Qualifications
• Current TeacherAccreditationwith NESA and a current Employee Working with Children Check.
• Participation in co-curricular activities, camps and day trips/excursions.
• A preparedness to embrace the ethos and values of St Lucy’s School.

The following experience, skills and attributes are desirable.:

• Qualifications or study in the area of Special Education
• Prior experience inSpecial Education in Primary or Secondary schools.

EXTRA BENEFITS OF WORKING AT ST LUCY’S

As a Public Benevolent Institution, we offer salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. You may package up to $15,899 of your salary as a tax-free fringe benefit, plus up to $2,649 under the Meal and Entertainment benefit.

We offer Novated Leasing, this is a financial arrangement used to salary package a motor vehicle.

Fitness Passport Program membership opportunities.

Close to public transport on Sydney’s beautiful North Shore. Onsite Car Parking available.

Personal Well-Being Initiatives and access to Employee Assistance Program.

Professional Development Plans.

Other Employee Benefits

The school is committed to the National Safeguarding Standards for Child Safe Organisations. To ensure the safeguarding of our students, all successful applicants will be required to have a current Working with Children Check. In addition, included throughout the recruitment process are checks of suitability for employment with children.

Applications close Wednesday 28 October 2026.