<p><strong>Position:&nbsp;</strong>Teacher (Inclusive Education)<br><strong>Start date: </strong>Term 1, 2027 - January 2027<br><strong>Employment Status: </strong>Full-Time Contract<br><strong>Salary: </strong>$86,600 - $147,048 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)&nbsp;<br><strong>Applications Close: </strong>Tuesday, 15 September 2026</p> <p><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></p> <p>Applications are invited from qualified and enthusiastic educators for the position of&nbsp;<strong>Teacher (Inclusive Education)</strong>. This is a full-time contract position commencing Term 1, 2027.&nbsp;</p> <p>Under the direction of the Principal and in collaboration with classroom teachers the Teacher (Inclusive Education) will provide intervention support to students, especially those with specific learning needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive education and enable equitable access, participation and achievement for diverse learners through expert support, collaboration and high-impact teaching. They will apply strong knowledge of legislation, including the Disability Standards for Education (2005) and NCCD, and evidence-based practice to support student outcomes and effective case management.&nbsp;The successful applicant will have well developed organisational skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to work well in a team, as well as the ability to work autonomously.&nbsp;&nbsp;Key responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Provide expert advice on differentiation and adjustments.&nbsp;</li> <li>Working in collaboration with parents, teachers and students to ensure Personal Learning Plans are developed and communicated.</li> <li>Organise and timetable visiting paraprofessionals.</li> <li>Coordinate or contribute to case management processes with parents, teachers and external agencies and ensure timely and accurate NCCD documentation.</li> <li>Build staff capacity through coaching and collaborate with leaders to embed inclusive curriculum and accessible assessment design.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>About you:</strong></p> <p>The successful applicant will demonstrate a deep commitment to providing quality Catholic education and learning based on a personal faith. You will be a highly trained and qualified professional with significant experience in the provision of high-quality educational programs. You will have well developed organisational skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to work well in a team, as well as the ability to work autonomously.&nbsp;</p> <p>Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:</p> <ul> <li>a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school</li> <li>experience in the specific area of Inclusive Curriculum&nbsp;</li> <li>a commitment to the extra-curricular life of the school</li> </ul> <p>For more information, please view the&nbsp;<a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER608/assets/20071807" rel="nofollow"><u>Position Description.</u></a></p> <p><strong>About us</strong></p> <p><strong>St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School</strong>&nbsp;is situated in West Bundaberg and accepts enrolments from the whole Bundaberg district. We are proud to be a part of the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton, and are closely aligned to the Bundaberg parish, which encompasses the whole Bundaberg region.</p> <p>Increasing enrolments have allowed the school to continually improve the opportunities we provide for our students. However, the school has retained its intimate, ‘family-like’ atmosphere through the efforts of our very active parent community in partnership with staff.</p> <p>St Patrick's is a Catholic co-educational three stream school catering for over 500 students from Prep to Year 6. Our school has a dedicated team of professionals who work collaboratively to provide high-quality education through innovative and data-informed teaching and learning programs that will support the academic, spiritual and emotional needs of every student.</p> <p><strong>Mandatory Requirements&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration</li> <li>Australian work rights</li> </ul> <p><i>Tertiary qualifications in the area of inclusive education or equivalent knowledge, qualifications and experience relevant to this role would be highly regarded.</i></p> <p><strong>What we offer</strong></p> <p><strong>Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff&nbsp;-&nbsp;<strong>$86,600 -&nbsp;$147,048 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)&nbsp;</strong></li> <li>Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service)</li> <li>Superannuation contribution of 12.75%</li> <li>Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)</li> <li>Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance</li> <li>Access to Fitness Passport</li> <li>39 weeks of term time for a school year</li> <li>Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)</li> <li>Leadership development opportunities</li> <li>Induction and professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support</li> <li>Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)</li> <li>Deferred Salary Scheme</li> <li>Modern facilities and resources</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to apply&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Please review our&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1222/assets/26643268" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>How To Apply Online Guide</u></strong></a></p> <ul> <li>Complete the&nbsp;<strong>application via our website: https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1796</strong></li> <li>Upload a&nbsp;<strong>Cover Letter&nbsp;</strong>(addressed Mr Michael McCusker, Diocesan Director)<strong>&nbsp;and Current Resume</strong></li> <li>Upload supporting documentation (ie. QCT Registration, Tertiary Qualifications, Prac Reports, Academic Transcripts)</li> <li>Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the&nbsp;<a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER7/assets/14535515" rel="nofollow"><u>Statement of Principles</u></a>&nbsp;for employment in&nbsp;Catholic Schools&nbsp;</li> <li>Upload written statement addressing the&nbsp;<a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER526/assets/20448171" rel="nofollow"><u>Selection Criteria</u></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Please refer to the&nbsp;<a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER235/assets/18399418" rel="nofollow"><u>Position Description</u></a>&nbsp;when completing your application&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications close: Tuesday, 15 September 2026.</strong></p> <p><strong>Further information&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>For a confidential conversation please contact Kim O'Shea-Hard, Principal, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Bundaberg on 0439 544 063.&nbsp;</li> <li>To learn more about Accreditation, please view our&nbsp;<a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER854/assets/22870214" rel="nofollow"><u>Accreditation Information Sheet</u></a>.</li> <li>For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au?subject=Teacher%20%28Inclusive%20Education%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u>Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au</u></a>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><i>Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.</i></p> <p># bethedifference</p>