<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sttlakemba.syd.catholic.edu.au/"><strong>St Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba</strong></a><br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Term 4, 2025<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Thursday, 28 August 2025<br><strong>Capacity:</strong> Part-Time (0.4 FTE), Permanent<br><br><strong>Exciting Expansion of Specialist Support Classes - Join our team!</strong><br><br> From Term 4, 2025, Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) will expand our Specialist Support classes across the Archdiocese, strengthening our commitment to inclusive education.&nbsp;<br><br> These classes provide personalised programs for students with complex disabilities, delivered in small, supportive groups using contemporary technology, state-of-the-art facilities, and high-quality resources - all within the inclusive and welcoming environment of a mainstream Catholic school community. Led by skilled educators and allied health professionals, students learn in a supportive environment while fully participating in school and parish life with their peers.<br><br> We are building a committed and collaborative team of professionals who are passionate about helping students reach their full potential. These opportunities offer meaningful career pathways, personalised professional development, and a supportive, compassionate environment.&nbsp;<br><br> If you are looking to begin or continue your journey in the future-focused field of inclusive education, we invite you to apply.<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> St Therese's is a hidden treasure in primary education specialising in gifted and extension opportunities. 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.&nbsp;<br><br> Our dynamic team of committed professionals caters to the individual learning needs of each child using a collaborative, whole school approach.<br><br> 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.<br><br><strong>Position Highlights</strong><br><br> 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.<br><br> This part-time role is scheduled to commence in Term 4, 2025.<br><br><strong>About You</strong><br><br> As a Specialist Support Classroom Teacher, you will work to meet the diverse needs of students to reach their full potential.<br><br> Success in this position will be supported by the following skills, qualities, and abilities:</p> <ul> <li>a tertiary qualification in Education and current NESA accreditation</li> <li>a minimum of five years of teaching experience in a school</li> <li>quality classroom practice and highly developed skills which enhance student engagement through differentiated and individualised learning programs</li> <li>knowledge of the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) cyclic processes, including planning, implementation, validation and review of student's Personalised Plans</li> <li>co-teach and co-plan with colleagues to ensure that curriculum meets the needs of students with complex needs</li> <li>design and deliver differentiated instruction to meet varied learning needs</li> <li>collaborate with support staff to implement adjustments and interventions</li> <li>create and implement engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of students</li> <li>utilise formative and summative assessments to drive student progress</li> <li>employ a data-informed approach to setting challenging learning objectives and providing constructive feedback</li> <li>support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students</li> <li>demonstrate excellent classroom management skills focused on student well-being</li> <li>integrate technology to enhance contemporary learning experiences</li> <li>Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools">Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead</a>.</li> </ul> <p>Desirable:</p> <ul> <li>postgraduate degree or certificate in Inclusive Education or Neurodivergent studies</li> <li>previous classroom experience working with students with diverse learning needs.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> In joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a>, you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing 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> SCS is renowned for excellence, with six schools in the top 100 and 13 in the top 150 of the 2024 HSC rankings. Over 51% of results were Band 5 or 6, and our students achieved 2,819 Distinguished Achiever mentions.<br><br> Be part of a system that fosters academic, creative and vocational success, shaping future leaders every step of the way.<br><br> In addition, we offer:</p> <ul> <li>remuneration package valued at up to $140,855. Base salary ranges from $87,550 to $125,763 pro rata</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>additional annual Diverse Learning allowance</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>special Family Leave Day</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br> Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;</p> <ul> <li>current CV</li> <li>cover letter</li> <li>three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable).</li> </ul> <p>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.<br><br> If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" 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>&nbsp;<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></p>