St Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba
Start Date:Thursday, 28 January ****
Application Closing Date:Friday, 6 November ****
Employment Type:Part-Time (0.5 FTE), Permanent

Why Join Us

JoinSydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. AtSt Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:
competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary: $90,177 - $129,536, paid on a pro-rata basis
salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
additional annual Diverse Learning allowance
up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
ongoing training and skilled opportunities
access to Fitness Passport and other wellbeing products
generous Employee Referral Program
a wide range of furtherrewards and benefits.

About Our School

St Therese's is a hidden treasure in primary education offering a nurturing learning environment for all students. Our large open spaces and modern facilities allow for students to engage in creative play and co-curricular activities in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment. Our dynamic team of committed professionals cater to the individual learning needs of each child using a collaborative, whole school approach.

Our vision of learning, 'Growth for All', is enabled through our four principles: Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be a Learner. These are complemented by our welcoming faith filled community that embraces cultural diversity and prepares students to make a positive difference in the world.

In ****, Sydney Catholic Schools opened a Specialist Support Class on the St Therese's Catholic School site. This class provides personalised learning opportunities for students with complex disabilities in a small,



well-resourced setting within our welcoming Catholic community.

About You

As aSpecialist Support Classroom Teacher, you will work to meet the diverse needs of students to reach their full potential.

Success in this position will be supported by the following skills, qualities, and abilities:
a tertiary qualification in Education and current NESA accreditation
a minimum of five years of teaching experience in a school
quality classroom practice and highly developed skills which enhance student engagement through differentiated and individualised learning programs
knowledge of the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) cyclic processes, including planning, implementation, validation and review of student's Personalised Plans
co-teach and co-plan with colleagues to ensure that curriculum meets the needs of students with complex needs
design and deliver differentiated instruction to meet varied learning needs
collaborate with support staff to implement adjustments and interventions
create and implement engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of students
utilise formative and summative assessments to drive student progress
employ a data-informed approach to setting challenging learning objectives and providing constructive feedback
support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students
demonstrate excellent classroom management skills focused on student well-being
integrate technology to enhance contemporary learning experiences




Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as perAccreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.

Desirable
postgraduate degree or certificate in Inclusive Education or Neurodivergent studies
previous classroom experience working with students with diverse learning needs.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:
current CV and cover letter
academic transcripts and statement of previous service
three referees, including your current employer/principal and a parish priest.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on ************** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
Click hereto access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.

St Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba serves the community of Lakemba with a well resourced education program. It caters for the needs of all students with its mission 'Growth for All'. We believe we have a responsibility to cater for the individual needs of each student entrusted to our care. Our community is a hidden gem. We believe we have the very best students, parents and most passionate teachers in our boutique school. If you don't believe us, please feel free to come and visit us before you apply to work at our school.

📌 Specialist Support Classroom Teacher (Sydney)
🏢 St Therese'S Catholic Primary School
📍 Sydney