Job Description

Teacher + Co2 Leader of Inclusion - St James Primary School, Banora Point n

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools – Banora Point NSW

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St. James Primary Banora Point is seeking an creative, energetic Teacher with a commitment to the values and ethos of Catholic Education and student-centred learning. St. James’ School has 400 students who are educated by dedicated teachers and caring parents in a co-responsible manner. Banora Point is situated in Tweed Heads, NSW.

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We invite suitably qualified teachers to apply for the following position:

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Co2 - Leader of Inclusion + Teaching Load

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The person appointed will have a permanent teaching position in the school and will involve a teaching load.Co2 point “Leader of Inclusion” positions are offered a contract within a set 3-year cycle as Coordinator. The current 3 year cycle is 2025 - 2027.

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All Coordinator positions are advertised every 3 years within the school and incumbents are eligible for reappointment.

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Position Type: Full time permanent teacher + cyclic leadership appointment
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Commencement date: 28 January 2027
Term of Appointment: Full time permanent teacher + remainder of the current Coordinator cycle

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Teacher Accreditation:

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Teachers who are appointed to a leadership position, whether new to the position or applying to be re-appointed, should have begun, or will begin to make a commitment to the requirements of the diocese Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead document, Category C (Category E for positions of Catechesis and School Evangelisation), during this next triennium cycle.

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To be eligible to apply for a (Co2) position a teacher would normally be a fulltime permanent teacher classified Step 3 Proficient on the Teacher's Standards Classification.

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Each teacher in a leadership position (Co2) will participate in an ongoing performance review in accordance with the Diocesan Policy & Procedures for Performance Review of Coordinators.

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Applicants must:

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- have a current NSW Working with Children Check
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- full accreditation with NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA)
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- compliance with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment
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Key Capabilities:

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Successful applicants in this position would need to meet the following criteria:

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- Experience and willingness to authentically lead whole school inclusion and inclusive education practices
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- Demonstrated capacity to develop one’s self as a leader
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- Capacity and skills to lead others to enable success for all students
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- Ability to lead learning and change for improved student outcomes
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- Ability to manage effectively
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- a willingness to lead and contribute positively as part of a professional learning community
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- Proven ability to teach all primary school KLAs and Grades
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Application process:

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- Your cover letter should address the selection criteria by answering the following questions:n n
- How does your Catholic faith shape your approach to leading inclusive education and supporting students with additional needs?
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- What does effective and inclusive learning look like for students with diverse needs, and how would you lead this across a school?
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- How have you worked collaboratively to improve outcomes for students with additional needs, and how have you built the capacity of others?
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- How would you lead contemporary, evidence-informed and inclusive teaching practices that improve participation, independence and achievement?
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- What would you bring to the leadership of inclusion at St James, and how would you contribute to a culture where every child is known, valued and supported to flourish?
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Please include a current CV, including the nomination of two (2) referees including a Parish Priest, Priest or Minister.

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Enquiries to the school: ***

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Applications must be received by 1:00pm Wednesday, 14 October 2026

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Tweed Region

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Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.Child Protection Legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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📌 Teacher + Co2 Leader of Inclusion - St James Primary School, Banora Point (Katoomba)
🏢 Diocese Of Lismore Catholic Schools
📍 Katoomba