POSITION VACANT Diversity Teacher (Secondary) – Permanent Full-time Position commencing in 2025 St Patrick's Marist College, Dundas Diversity Teacher We are excited to invite teachers who have experience, credentials and a passion for working in support of students with additional needs.
We are seeking a teacher who is an enthusiastic, talented professional and who enjoys collaborating as part of a team.
About the opportunity: The role is a full-time, permanent position, commencing in Term 1 2025 You will report to the Leader of Learning - Diversity and work alongside a dynamic and supportive diversity team committed to achieving positive learning outcomes for each student.
More specifically you will: be familiar with how students with diverse learning needs are supported as outlined by the Disability Act and knowledge of evidence informed practice.
have a sound knowledge of, and commitment to the mission of Catholic Education in the Parramatta Diocese including their policies.
have a high standard of competency and proficiency in classroom practice that reflects an understanding of the diverse learning needs of students enrolled in our College.
demonstrate high level organisational skills and the capacity to respond to changing or urgent priorities within the school environment.
develop and maintain administrative and compliance tasks including funding submissions (NCCD), Personalised Learning Plans and the management of disability provisions.
oversee a year group and work under the supervision of the Diversity Leader and Assistant Leader.
The role includes building partnerships in collaboration with families and students through case management meetings, as well as liaising with teachers, teacher assistants, the school Executive team, Learning team, Wellbeing team, Administrative team and Counselling team.
provide supervision and support to the Teacher Assistants in the Diversity Team.
support a collaborative approach with students, parents and carers to ensure that students can access the curriculum, and develop their confidence and autonomy over time.
build rapport with students and their parents/carers so as to better understand the implications of individual student needs within the College environment.
maintain adjustments as detailed in the student's Personalised Learning Plan, managed through communication and liaison with classroom teachers that may include coaching and supporting professional learning opportunities.
assist with providing students with opportunities to develop personal, social and independent learning skills.
provide students with planning and support as they transition into varying learning contexts and post school opportunities.
assist students to access onsite and off-site activities including excursions, work placements and school camps.
evidence of exemplary written and oral communication skills with students, parents/carers and colleagues.
be willing to undertake ongoing professional learning and training in support of a student's personalised plan and your own professional learning needs.
facilitate small group interventions such as EMU, TRI3, R3 and others.
capacity to implement positive behaviour supports and adjustments in line with CSPD's Wellbeing Framework.
Qualifications and accreditations: Current Working with Children Check clearance.
Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
Experience in relation to working with students with additional needs.
Qualification and credentials in the area of supporting students with disability.
Benefits There are so many great things that CSPD has to offer!
As a valued CSPD employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools.
This discount can also be claimed by staff members who are grandparents, stepparents, carers, or guardians.
But that's not all.
We offer: Competitive remuneration Salary packaging Wellbeing initiatives and resources Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees Extensive growth and development opportunities Ex-gratia leave Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees State-of-the-art facilities Interested?
This position involves working with children.
The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD's Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working with Students and Children.
For more information, please visit The Office of The Children's Guardian here.
Applicants wishing to work in any of the schools within the Diocese, either as a casual, temporary or full-time employee, must be classified with the CSPD.
If you are not already classified, you will need to complete the online registration for teachers process found on the CSPD website.
CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Apply today!
Please include 3 referees with contact mobile phone numbers in your application.
Closing date: Wednesday November 13th 2024