<p><strong>Marist College Eastwood<br></strong><strong>Start Date:</strong> Term 2, 2026 (negotiable)<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Friday, 17 April 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full time, Permanent (Part-time available for a suitable candidate)<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br><strong>Marist College Eastwood </strong>is a vibrant Catholic Marist community dedicated to boys' education. Placing students at the heart of our efforts, our committed Marist staff takes pride in addressing the needs of our contemporary community.<br><br> The Marist College Eastwood Strategic Implementation Plan-Our Marist Way-was developed through collaborative work and community consultation. We invite individuals to join and embrace our unique Catholic Marist community, one that proudly upholds the strong, traditional values and principles of boys' education while also embracing innovative approaches in curriculum and pedagogical delivery. With a deliberate focus on student achievement, teaching and learning methodologies, school wellbeing, faith development, and resource programs, we seek to attract candidates who will help foster 'A daring faith and dynamic education, developing strong minds and gentle hearts' in our students.<br><br><strong>Position Purpose</strong><br><br> The role of the <strong>Diverse Learning Teacher</strong> is to provide direct and indirect support for students with diverse learning needs and for staff who are teaching students with diverse learning needs.<br><br> The Diverse Learning Teacher will work directly with the Diverse Learning Coordinator and other staff to ensure quality pedagogy and the development of the school as a professional learning community to enhance outcomes for students.<br><br> The Diverse Learning Teacher position may carry a teaching load at the discretion of the Principal.<br><br><strong>As a member of our Diverse Learning Department, your responsibilities will include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>supporting the Marist Catholic culture of the College</li> <li>providing an exemplary learning support experience for students</li> <li>current knowledge of The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), Disability Standards for Education and NESA requirements for supporting students with disability</li> <li>current knowledge of the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD), its processes and obligation to schools. Assisting with collecting and collating the evidence required to include students in the NCCD</li> <li>ability to develop, implement, assess, and monitor individual student plans</li> <li>ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of students and able to demonstrate proficiency in this area</li> <li>ability to work collaboratively with staff and families to support students with specific learning needs</li> <li>ability to implement diagnostic tools, or a willingness to learn these</li> <li>willingness to contribute to the College's academic, spiritual and co-curricular life</li> <li>supporting students in their learning in the classroom on a regular basis.</li> </ul> <p><strong>To be successful in the role you will have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>proven experience as an effective, highly skilled classroom practitioner</li> <li>experience in learning support in a secondary school</li> <li>an interest and willingness to learn Diverse Learning processes and systems of support</li> <li>a commitment to the Catholic and Marist educational values</li> <li>a commitment to child safety</li> <li>the ability to work collaboratively with peers and leadership</li> <li>a commitment to ongoing personal professional development</li> <li>formal qualifications in Special Education would be highly desirable</li> <li>experience in an additional subject area (e.g. English, Maths, TAS, Religion, etc) is advantageous</li> <li>a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation</li> <li>Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools"><strong>Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.</strong></a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> Joining <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/"><strong>Sydney Catholic Schools</strong></a> (SCS) means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:</p> <ul> <li>competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary: $90,177 - $129,536</li> <li>salary packaging up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees</li> <li>ongoing training and professional development</li> <li>Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more</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) and your last principal.</li> </ul> <p>The application letter will need to reflect the key selection criteria for the position. All teachers at Marist College Eastwood are expected to demonstrate high order ICT skills, and a willingness for further skill development, for teaching and administration purposes. New graduates are encouraged to apply.<br><br> 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><br><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUwVWhBzKqBWyEfCRxJ0Ex20ylDWvMDd/view"><strong>Click here</strong></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><em>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</em></p>