Teacher - Specialist Support Class

Sydney Catholic Schools; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Fitness Passport

Employee Referral Program

Discount on school fees for SCS

Job summary

Sydney Catholic Schools, NSW's largest Catholic education community, invites applications for a Teacher in the Specialist Support Class at Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook in NSW. The role supports students in Year 7–12 with diverse learning needs within a Catholic learning environment.

You'll deliver engaging, student-centered instruction, collaborate with specialist staff, and contribute to personalised programs within a high-support setting.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation.
• Experience or qualification in Diverse Learning or Special Education.
• Religious Education qualifications or willingness to achieve them per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.
• Ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, student-centered teaching in a Specialist Support Class within a Catholic learning environment.
• Support students with diverse learning needs and provide personalised programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and implement inclusive learning strategies.

Skills

Classroom management

Student wellbeing focus

Inclusive teaching

NESA accreditation

Education

Bachelor of Education / equivalent

Job description

Sydney Catholic Schools – Hinchinbrook NSW

Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Sunday, 22 November 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary (2027)

Why Join Us

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

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $149,433. Base salary: $92,882 - $133,422
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and professional opportunities
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

Good Samaritan Catholic College, Hinchinbrook is co-educational and caters to over 1300 students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our College motto 'Journeying with Compassion' derived directly from the 'Parable of the Good Samaritan' provides the underlying ethos of the College's Mission Statement.

Offering quality Catholic Education - Inspiring tomorrow's leaders today Sydney Catholic Schools provide reasonable adjustments to assist and support students with disability to successfully engage in learning. Students with complex intellectual and developmental disabilities may benefit from a highly personalised program, smaller class sizes and the additional support provided in a SCS Specialist Support Class located within a mainstream school setting.

In 2022, Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook began operating Sydney Catholic Schools first secondary Specialist Support Class, for students with moderate intellectual disabilities. Students enrolled in these classes benefit from highly skilled Special Education teachers, contemporary technology and quality resources whilst being active and valued members of our school community. The curriculum is personalised, integrated and collaborative and builds the capabilities of all students. The school is committed to collaboration and conversations that focus on student and staff growth.

About You

As a Teacher in the Specialist Support Class, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You'll bring:

• strong classroom management and student well-being focus
• ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences
• a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation.
• qualification and/or experience in Diverse Learning or Special Education
• Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.

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).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

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.