<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>St Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Thursday, 28 January 2027<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Friday, 6 November 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Part-Time (0.5 FTE), Permanent<br><br><strong>Why Join Us</strong><br><br> Join <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a>, NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At <strong>St Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba</strong>, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.<br><br> Benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary: $90,177 - $129,536, paid on a pro-rata basis</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 professional opportunities</li> <li>access to Fitness Passport and other wellbeing products</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program</li> <li>a wide range of further <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/rewards-benefits">rewards and benefits</a>.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> St Therese's is a hidden treasure in primary education offering a nurturing learning environment for all students. 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. Our dynamic team of committed professionals cater 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> In 2026, Sydney Catholic Schools opened a Specialist Support Class on the St Therese's Catholic School site. This class provides personalised learning opportunities for students with complex disabilities in a small, well-resourced setting within our welcoming Catholic community.<br><br><strong>About You</strong><br><br> As a <strong>Specialist Support Classroom Teacher</strong>, 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>How to Apply</strong><br><br> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV and cover letter</li> <li>academic transcripts and statement of previous service</li> <li>three referees, including your current employer/principal and a parish priest.</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/13DKE1LjBT2PfRxXxeE2lmEvoiUphuqr7/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><br> &nbsp;</p>