Careers at CSPD

Position Overview:

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Diverse Learning Teacher with strong interpersonal and organisational skills to join our team.

The role of the Diverse Learning Teacher works across 7-12 to support the teaching and learning of students who have been identified as
having specific learning needs. They will advocate for and ensure equitable treatment of students with individual learning needs within the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

● Collaborate with class teachers in designing learning activities and supporting individuals or small groups of students.
● Create, implement, and monitor personalised learning plans (PPs) for students with diverse needs, in consultation with all stakeholders.
● Design, implement, monitor, and review adjustments as outlined in the student's personalised plan.
● Collaborate with teachers to differentiate learning and assessment tasks.
● Provide a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to individual learning styles.
● Assess student progress and adjust instructional strategies to meet their diverse needs.
● Foster the use and implementation of new technologies to support the learning of students with diverse needs.
● High level of administrative skills to manage student documentation, analyse student data, and contribute to the collation of documents in line with the NCCD including
participation in the moderation process.
● Stay informed about and ensure compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)and relevant education standards.

Qualifications:

● Hold relevant tertiary qualifications and accreditation to teach in NSW.
● Bachelor’s degree in Inclusive Education or extensive experience.
● Strong understanding of the DDA and how it applies to educational settings.
● Knowledge of the NCCD process and its implications for student support and reporting.
● Experience working with students with diverse learning needs.
● Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Please respond to the above selection criteria in your cover letter.

The Organisation

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese provides quality learning and teaching in a faith-centred environment across 80 primary and secondary schools and within early learning and out of school hours care centres in Western Sydney. 

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of 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.

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. 

Successful Candidates for all positions at CSPD must have a valid Working With Children Check. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here.