Specialist Support Classroom Teacher

St Therese's Catholic Primary School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Professional development and training

Wellbeing programs

Fitness Passport access

Employee referral program

School fee discounts up to 25%

Pro-rated base salary

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

St Therese’s Catholic Primary School Lakemba is seeking a Specialist Support Classroom Teacher (0.5 FTE, permanent) to meet diverse student needs with an inclusive approach and collaborative planning. The role emphasizes personalised learning, co-teaching, and evidence-based instruction within a Catholic school community.

The successful candidate will hold a tertiary Education qualification with NESA accreditation, and may pursue postgrad studies in Inclusive Education or Neurodivergent studies.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Education with current NESA accreditation.
• Experience in planning differentiated and individualised learning programs.
• Knowledge of NCCD processes, including Personalised Plans.

Responsibilities

• Meet the diverse learning needs of students to reach their potential.
• Co-teach and co-plan with colleagues to meet complex needs.
• Deliver differentiated instruction and use data to drive progress.

Skills

NCCD knowledge and inclusive practice

Differentiated instruction

Co-teaching and collaboration

Assessment for learning

Digital/ tech in learning

Education

Tertiary qualification in Education

NESA accreditation

Postgraduate in Inclusive Education or Neurodivergent studies

Job description

St Therese's Catholic Primary School – Lakemba NSW

St Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Friday, 6 November 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time (0.5 FTE), Permanent

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary: $90,177 – $129,536, paid on a pro-rata basis
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• additional annual Diverse Learning allowance
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and professional opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport and other wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

St Therese’s is a hidden treasure in primary education offering a nurturing learning environment for all students. Our large open spaces and modern facilities allow for students to engage in creative play and co-curricular activities in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment. Our dynamic team of committed professionals cater to the individual learning needs of each child using a collaborative, whole school approach.

Our vision of learning, ‘Growth for All’, is enabled through our four principles: Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be a Learner. These are complemented by our welcoming faith filled community that embraces cultural diversity and prepares students to make a positive difference in the world.

In 2026, Sydney Catholic Schools opened a Specialist Support Class on the St Therese’s Catholic School site. This class provides personalised learning opportunities for students with complex disabilities in a small, well-resourced setting within our welcoming Catholic community.

About You

As a Specialist Support Classroom Teacher, you will work to meet the diverse needs of students to reach their full potential.

Success in this position will be supported by the following skills, qualities, and abilities:

• a tertiary qualification in Education and current NESA accreditation
• a minimum of five years of teaching experience in a school
• quality classroom practice and highly developed skills which enhance student engagement through differentiated and individualised learning programs
• knowledge of the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) cyclic processes, including planning, implementation, validation and review of student’s Personalised Plans
• co-teach and co-plan with colleagues to ensure that curriculum meets the needs of students with complex needs
• design and deliver differentiated instruction to meet varied learning needs
• collaborate with support staff to implement adjustments and interventions
• create and implement engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of students
• utilise formative and summative assessments to drive student progress
• employ a data-informed approach to setting challenging learning objectives and providing constructive feedback
• support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students
• demonstrate excellent classroom management skills focused on student well-being
• integrate technology to enhance contemporary learning experiences
• Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.
• postgraduate degree or certificate in Inclusive Education or Neurodivergent studies
• previous classroom experience working with students with diverse learning needs.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8*** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.