Teacher (Inclusion - Students With Disabilities) - Holy Cross School, Trinity Park

Commencement Date: 1 March 2025 (negotiable)

Employment Type: Full time, permanent

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - $84,077 (Graduate) - $123,101 (EPT) FTE gross per annum

Closing Date for Applications: 5pm, Wednesday 12th February 2025

This position holds a substantive permanent teaching position within Catholic Education, Diocese of Cairns.

Holy Cross School, Trinity Park Formally opened in 1987, Holy Cross School is an integral component of the Northern Beaches Parish of Cairns. The Holy Cross School Charism - RELATIONSHIPS, COMMUNITY, SERVICE and STEWARDSHIP - referred to as ' The Holy Cross Way ', is embedded in all facets of school life, and lived, modelled, and articulated by every member of the school community.

Grounded in a reputation of innovation, Holy Cross School introduced internationally acclaimed Walker Learning in 2017. An Australian based total and holistic pedagogy, Walker Learning is an intentional teaching and learning approach for primary aged children. Through hands-on creative exploration and investigation, Walker Learning enables staff to craft the unique balance between students as active participants in their learning, and explicit instruction driven by the teachers.

As Learners in a digital world, Holy Cross School embraces personalised self-driven 'flip' learning platforms. Through the provision of one-to-one devices for all students in Years 3 to 6, and shared devices readily available in the lower years, every child has access to a variety of teaching and learning environments to ensure equitable access for all regardless of their entry point.

Holy Cross School lives and breathes its Catholic identity as a place of welcoming and belonging for all. With two teams of highly skilled School Officers (Team Wellbeing and Team Learning) teachers pride themselves on being able to offer an authentic wholly inclusive curriculum ensuring every child can meet their full potential in all facets of their schooling. A proud fully accredited Dyslexia School, Holy Cross School has the best interests of every child at the forefront of its growth and development.

Culturally diverse, students enjoy a rich tapestry of languages, life experiences and cultural histories. A team of Specialist staff (Teacher Librarian, HPE Teacher, Music Dance and Drama Teacher, STEM Teacher, Enrichment Teacher, Indigenous Liaison Officer, Accredited Dyslexia Teacher and three Inclusion Support Teachers) ensure multiple opportunities are readily available to guarantee every student finds their 'spark' prior to graduation in Year 6, enabling them to be the best version of themselves into High School and beyond.

Purpose of the Role At Holy Cross School, student diversity is valued, and inclusive practices are fundamental to the ethos of Catholic schools. The Teacher (Inclusion – Students with Disabilities) works within whole-school initiatives to address the diverse needs of students through a culture of inclusiveness, focusing on the holistic growth and development of each student. The Teacher (Inclusion – Students with Disabilities) (LST) contributes to the quality of educational outcomes of the Catholic school by providing effective assistance to teachers in supporting students with diverse learning needs.

The Teacher (Inclusion – Students with Disabilities) works closely with teachers to plan and implement teaching strategies and programs that identify and respond to the individual needs of students. The Teacher (Inclusion – Students with Disabilities) communicates with parents as key partners in the educational outcomes of students. The Teacher (Inclusion – Students with Disabilities) also liaises with visiting specialists, including Therapists and Inclusive Education Teachers to support student learning.

The Teacher (Inclusion – Students with Disabilities) reports to the Principal or delegate, as line manager. The Teacher (Inclusion – Students with Disabilities) works in consultation with, and direction from the Principal who will oversee the role and responsibilities of the Teacher (Inclusion – Students with Disabilities).

The Teacher (Inclusion – Students with Disabilities) is supported by Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns (CEDC) to enhance school capacity in learning support. The Teacher (Inclusion – Students with Disabilities) is expected to attend regular Professional Development sessions provided by CEDC and continue to develop their own skills in the learning support area.

Work Requirements Be registered or eligible to be registered with Queensland College of TeachersBe fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic EducationWhat we Offer Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loadingAccess to salary packaging options to maximise your salary12.75% additional Employer Superannuation ContributionsAccess to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)14 Weeks' paid parental leaveProfessional development and Early Career Teacher SupportAccess to Employee Assistance ProgramFor further information about the role, please download the Position Description 2025 Teacher (Inclusion – Students with Disabilities) PosD.pdf
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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