Position: Teacher (Inclusive Education)

Start date: Term 1, 2027 - January 2027

Employment Status: Full-Time Contract

Salary: $86,600 - $147,048 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale) Applications Close: Tuesday, 15 September 2026

What We Are Looking For

Applications are invited from qualified and enthusiastic educators for the position of Teacher (Inclusive Education). This is a full-time contract position commencing Term 1, 2027.

Under the direction of the Principal and in collaboration with classroom teachers the Teacher (Inclusive Education) will provide intervention support to students, especially those with specific learning needs.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive education and enable equitable access, participation and achievement for diverse learners through expert support, collaboration and high-impact teaching. They will apply strong knowledge of legislation, including the Disability Standards for Education (2005) and NCCD, and evidence-based practice to support student outcomes and effective case management. The successful applicant will have well developed organisational skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to work well in a team, as well as the ability to work autonomously. Key responsibilities include:

Provide expert advice on differentiation and adjustments. Working in collaboration with parents, teachers and students to ensure Personal Learning Plans are developed and communicated. Organise and timetable visiting paraprofessionals. Coordinate or contribute to case management processes with parents, teachers and external agencies and ensure timely and accurate NCCD documentation.Build staff capacity through coaching and collaborate with leaders to embed inclusive curriculum and accessible assessment design.

About You

The successful applicant will demonstrate a deep commitment to providing quality Catholic education and learning based on a personal faith. You will be a highly trained and qualified professional with significant experience in the provision of high-quality educational programs.



You will have well developed organisational skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to work well in a team, as well as the ability to work autonomously.

Successful Applicants Will Be Able To Demonstrate

a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school experience in the specific area of Inclusive Curriculum a commitment to the extra-curricular life of the school

For more information, please view the Position Description.

About Us

St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is situated in West Bundaberg and accepts enrolments from the whole Bundaberg district. We are proud to be a part of the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton, and are closely aligned to the Bundaberg parish, which encompasses the whole Bundaberg region.

Increasing enrolments have allowed the school to continually improve the opportunities we provide for our students. However, the school has retained its intimate, ‘family-like’ atmosphere through the efforts of our very active parent community in partnership with staff.

St Patrick's is a Catholic co-educational three stream school catering for over 500 students from Prep to Year 6. Our school has a dedicated team of professionals who work collaboratively to provide high-quality education through innovative and data-informed teaching and learning programs that will support the academic, spiritual and emotional needs of every student.

Mandatory Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration Australian work rights

Tertiary qualifications in the area of inclusive education or equivalent knowledge, qualifications and experience relevant to this role would be highly regarded.

What we offer Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:





Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff - $86,600 - $147,048 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale) Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service) Superannuation contribution of 12.75% Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee perks and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ) Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance Access to Fitness Passport 39 weeks of term time for a school year Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service) Leadership development opportunities Induction and professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable) Deferred Salary Scheme Modern facilities and resources

How To Apply

Please review our How To Apply Online Guide

Complete the application below by clicking Apply Now Upload a Cover Letter (addressed Mr Michael McCusker, Diocesan Director) and Current Resume Upload supporting documentation (ie. QCT Registration, Tertiary Qualifications, Prac Reports, Academic Transcripts) Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools Upload written statement addressing the Selection Criteria Please refer to the Position Description when completing your application

Applications close: Tuesday, 15 September 2026.

Further information

For a confidential conversation please contact Kim O'Shea-Hard, Principal, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Bundaberg on 0439 544 063. To learn more about Accreditation, please view our Accreditation Information Sheet . For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support S ervices 07 4994 8086 or [email protected]

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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