Position Title :Learning and Support Teacher (K–12)

Location Minarah College, Sydney NSW

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Commencement Date Immediate (or by negotiation)

Reports To Head of Learning Enrichment

About Minarah College

Minarah College is a growing independent Islamic school committed to academic excellence, student wellbeing and strong Islamic values. Catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 12, the College provides a nurturing, future-focused learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

We believe every student has unique strengths, talents and ways of learning. Our Learning Enrichment Department fosters an environment where students with diverse learning needs, including neurodivergent students and those requiring additional learning support, are empowered to thrive academically, socially and emotionally through strong partnerships with families, teachers and allied health professionals.

Position Summary The Learning and Support Teacher supports students requiring additional learning support across Kindergarten to Year 12. Reporting to the Head of Learning Enrichment, the role works collaboratively with teachers, School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs), families and allied health professionals to provide evidence-based support that enables students to fully access and participate in learning. The role promotes student wellbeing, belonging and positive engagement while building teacher capability through collaboration, coaching and evidence-informed practice.

About the Learning Enrichment Department The Learning Enrichment Department works across K–12 to ensure students with diverse learning needs can access, participate in and succeed in learning. Our approach is collaborative, strengths-based and evidence-informed.



We embrace neurodiversity and support teachers through coaching, collaboration, targeted intervention and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), fostering student wellbeing, belonging and achievement.

Key Responsibilities

- Identify students requiring additional learning support through assessment and data analysis.
- Develop, implement, monitor and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Personalised Learning and Support Plans (PLSPs).
- Deliver evidence-based intervention for students with disability, neurodivergent profiles and other diverse learning needs.
- Support transitions across K–12 and promote student independence and self-advocacy.
- Collaborate with teachers to implement differentiation, reasonable adjustments and UDL.
- Build teacher capability through coaching, mentoring and professional learning.
- Assist in coordinating SLSOs and contribute to NCCD processes.
- Liaise with families and allied health professionals.
- Maintain accurate records and comply with College policies and legislative requirements.
- Uphold the values and ethos of Minarah College and undertake other duties as directed.

Selection Criteria

Essential

- Recognised teaching qualifications and current NESA accreditation.
- Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs across K–12.
- Understanding of neurodiversity-affirming practice.
- Knowledge of the Disability Standards for Education and reasonable adjustments.




- Experience developing IEPs.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Current NSW Working with Children Check.

Desirable

- Postgraduate qualifications in Special or Inclusive Education.
- Knowledge of NCCD.
- Experience in an independent or faith-based school.

Personal Attributes

- Passion for inclusive education.
- Strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach.
- Compassion, integrity and professionalism.
- Collaboration, adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement.

Child Safety Commitment Minarah College is committed to providing a child-safe environment. All staff are expected to uphold the College's child safeguarding policies and legislative requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Minarah College is committed to fostering a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace.

How to Apply

- Cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
- Current CV.
- Three professional referees.
- Relevant qualifications.
- Current Working with Children Check details.

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter addressed to the Principal, Minarah College addressing the Key Selection Criteria and contact details of three professional references to ••••@minarah.nsw.edu.au For more information about Minarah College, please visit our website at www.minarah.nsw.edu.au

Minarah College is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Application Deadline: 5:00 PM, Friday 14th August 2026.

Minarah College is an equal chance employer and is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

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