Diverse Learning Teacher

Diverse Learning Teacher

Marist Catholic College Penshurst

Start Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Employment Type: Part-Time (0.8 FTE - Days Negotiable), Temporary

About Our School

Marist Catholic College Penshurst is a vibrant, dual campus Year 7-12 coeducational school. We are a community where dynamic teaching and personalised learning encourages every student to achieve their personal best. We cultivate an environment that fosters student wellbeing through the Catholic faith, developing courage and resilience. As educators in the Marist tradition, we challenge and encourage our students to be persistent, lifelong learners. Our school motto, Agnoscere et Diligere' - to Know And To Love, is at the heart of everything we do. Our students are nurtured with opportunities, inspired to work hard and empowered with the knowledge to realise their aspirations.

Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools

Joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 74,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:

• competitive remuneration: up to $140,855. Base salary: $87,550 - $125,763
• salary packaging up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees
• ongoing training & professional development
• discounts on gym memberships, wellbeing products & more
• generous Employee Referral Program.

About You

The diverse learning teacher will be responsible for the support, intervention and administration of students with a learning disability or mental health concern. They will be the first port of call for parents and teachers who raise concerns, issues and information pertaining to these students. They will provide individual, small group and resource development support to ensure that they are accessing the curriculum on the same basis as their peers.

To excel in this role, you will:

• work closely with students with a diagnosed disability or mental health concern to provide them access to the curriculum on the same basis as their peers.
• facilitate /provide curriculum resource support materials and information.
• disseminate information about students' abilities, learning needs on a regular and ongoing basis to subject teachers.
• communicate and collaborate with parents, students and class teachers for effective differentiation in the classroom for students with additional needs.
• support class teachers in the implementation of personalised adjustments which target individual student needs.
• keep up to date with evidence based practices and pedagogical approaches for diverse learners and share this information with other staff.
• develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.
• support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students.

Application Process

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:

• current CV & cover letter
• academic transcripts and statement of previous service
• three referees (including your current employer/principal).

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 (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Click here to 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.

Marist Catholic College, Penshurst

PENSHURST, NSW

https://maristpenshurst.syd.catholic.edu.au/

Principal: Connie Frino

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Secondary

Gender: Coed

1343 Students

100 Teaching Staff

26 Non-Teaching Staff

Multi Campus

Offers VET

Marist Catholic College Penshurst is a Year 7 to 12 co-educational Catholic systemic school in the Archdiocese of Sydney. It offers young women and men the environment and opportunities to achieve personal excellence in all areas of school life and beyond. Our approach to education is embodied in the College motto ‘Agnoscere Et Diligere’ which means ‘To Know and Love’.