Teacher (Specialist Support Class)

Good Samaritan Catholic College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration (up to $145,у

Diverse Learning allowance

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Wellbeing programs and staff benefits

Job summary

Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook is seeking a Specialist Support Classroom Teacher for a 0.6 FTE, temporary role ending Term 4 2026. You will work with a class team to support students with complex needs through co-teaching and differentiated instruction within a Specialist Support Class.

Successful applicants will hold a tertiary Education qualification with current NESA accreditation, and demonstrate strong classroom management, collaboration, and data-informed planning to meet

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Education and current NESA accreditation.
• Minimum of five years of teaching experience in a school.
• Ability to design and deliver differentiated instruction to meet varied learning needs.
• Ability to co-teach and co-plan with colleagues to ensure curriculum meets diverse needs.
• Postgraduate study in Inclusive Education or Neurodivergent studies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the class team to respond to learning needs in a Specialist Support Class.
• Co-teach and plan with colleagues to develop the specialist support capacity.
• Deliver differentiated instruction and oversee assessments to drive progress.
• Support students with diverse learning needs and contribute to inclusive practices.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Co-teaching

Data-informed assessment

Curriculum planning

ICT integration

Excellent classroom management

NESA accreditation

Education

Bachelor of Education

Postgraduate degree or certificate in Inclusive Education or Neurodivergent studies

Job description

Good Samaritan Catholic College – Hinchinbrook NSW

Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook
Start Date: Immediate start or by negotiation
Application Closing Date: Monday, 21 September 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time (0.6 FTE), Temporary

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 $145,080. Base salary: $90,177 – $129,536, paid on a pro-rata basis
• additional annual Diverse Learning allowance
• 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
• access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

Good Samaritan Catholic College is a diverse, dynamic community confident in the call to develop the gifts of love, justice, mercy, generosity and compassion through the education of young people.

Our College 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. Within our College we also serve the needs of students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, who require tailored learning environments and targeted support, through our Specialist Support Classes.

Position Highlights

The Specialist Support Classroom Teacher works collaboratively with the class team to actively respond to the learning needs of students with complex needs within a Specialist Support Class setting. This collaborative work includes co-teaching and planning aimed at developing the capacity of the specialist support class to support students with complex needs.

This is a part-time temporary position until the end of Term 4 2026.

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.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
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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.