<p><strong>Location:</strong> Within schools and World Square, CBD<br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Immediate start or by negotiation<br><strong>Closing Date: </strong>Sunday, 1 June 2025<br><strong>Capacity: </strong>Full-time, Temporary (until January 2026)<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br><br> At Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment where every student is supported to thrive. We recognise that students learn in diverse ways and are committed to providing tailored learning experiences that promote high expectations for learning growth.<br><br> We are currently seeking Specialist: Personalised Learning to provide expert guidance, support, and strategic leadership across our schools and networks. This role plays a vital part in responding to the unique needs of students with disabilities and additional learning needs.<br><br> As a leader of a team of skilled Diverse Learning practitioners, the Specialist will ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence based practice K-12, across all categories of disability.<br><br> Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>leading initiatives aligned with Sydney Catholic Schools' goals, ensuring inclusive practices and high-quality support for students with disability across K-12</li> <li>driving the development of pedagogical framework grounded in neuroscience and research-informed theory, aligned with NESA curriculum and contemporary instructional strategies and assessment practices</li> <li>co-leading the strategic implementation of assistive technologies to enhance leaders' and teachers' practices and expand learning opportunities for students</li> <li>designing and leading professional learning and development for school leaders, teachers, and team members, focusing on personalised learning, NESA syllabus requirements, and disability-specific strategies</li> <li>overseeing the facilitation of NCCD processes, ensuring data informs targeted learning goals and progress monitoring, and prepare reports for stakeholders</li> <li>collaborating with Principals to support leadership responses to student needs and foster a culture of inclusive education across school communities.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong><br><br> The successful candidate will possess the following:</p> <ul> <li>a university Degree in Education and current NESA accreditation, operating at the Highly Accomplished or Lead level of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers</li> <li>a minimum of eight years of teaching experience in a school</li> <li>proven system/school level leadership</li> <li>success in improving student outcomes and implementing school-wide initiatives</li> <li>skilled in leading staff professional learning</li> <li>experience in using data analysis to inform educational decisions<br> excellent written, oral and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate contemporary educational trends</li> <li>a willingness to respect, support, and uphold the mission, ethos, and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of SCS.</li> </ul> <p>Desirable:</p> <ul> <li>postgraduate qualifications in Inclusive Education, Learning Difficulties or related discipline</li> <li>knowledge of the Catholic Systemic Schools/Systems</li> <li>a current driver's licence and access to a car.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> In joining SCS, you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW. With a unified vision and shared resources, we encompass over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities, and an extensive suite of professional development programs.<br><br> In addition, we offer:</p> <ul> <li>a competitive annual salary of $172,441 plus superannuation</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products</li> <li>ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br> To apply for this position please click APPLY and follow the prompts.<br><br> To support your application, you will be required to provide:</p> <ul> <li>your current CV</li> <li>cover letter highlighting the criteria above.</li> </ul> <p>For any queries or questions, please contact the People &amp; Culture Talent Acquisition team at <a href="mailto:talent.acquisition@syd.catholic.edu.au?subject=Specialist%3A%20Personalised%20Learning%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">talent.acquisition@syd.catholic.edu.au</a>.<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong><br><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong><br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i><br><br> &nbsp;</p>