Learning Diversity Mentor Teacher

Learning Diversity Mentor Teacher

Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School

ROXBURGH PARK, VIC

Diverse Learning / Special Needs

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.80 FTE)

Applications Close: 1 May 2026

Applications are invited from suitably qualified experienced teachers to join our Learning Diversity and Wellbeing Teams in the role of Learning Diversity Mentor Teacher.

This role supports the learning, inclusion, and wellbeing of all students, with a particular focus on those requiring additional support.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with staff, students, families, and external professionals to implement inclusive practices that reflect the values and mission of Catholic education.

The Learning Diversity Mentor Teacher works within the multidisciplinary Learning Diversity and Wellbeing Teams. These teams have the responsibility of supporting teachers to cater for the diverse learning needs of the children in our care.

The work of the Learning Diversity and Wellbeing Teams is primarily (but not exclusively) focused on supporting teaching practices required to ensure that students with disability can fully participate in their schooling.

Key responsibilities of the Learning Diversity Mentor Teachers at Good Samaritan include:

• Supporting children's’ learning and wellbeing
• Supporting children's’ development of positive behaviours for learning and wellbeing
• Supporting excellence in teaching and learning
• Assessing, providing feedback and reporting on children's achievement and progress
• Engaging professionally with colleagues, parents/carers, and the community

This position requires that you have:

• Proven ability to promote a positive and inclusive school culture grounded in Catholic values
• Proven ability to develop and lead collaborative and productive working relationships that align with the school’s charism and values
• Proven ability to plan for and implement effective teaching and learning for EAL/D learners
• Proven ability to plan for and support children’s positive behaviours for learning and wellbeing
• Proven ability to plan for and support the learning and wellbeing of children with diverse needs
• Well-developed personal and interpersonal skills, including:
  • Experience in working collaboratively with school staff, parents, and families
  • The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team-based environment
  • The capacity to communicate effectively with children, colleagues, parents, and carers
  • The capacity to build relationships based on trust and professional integrity
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School

ROXBURGH PARK, VIC

http://www.gsroxburghpark.catholic.edu.au

Principal:
Paul Sedunary

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

643 Students
56 Teaching Staff
36 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Welcome to Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School, a culturally rich and diverse learning community. The charism of our School is inspired by the parable of the Good Samaritan, which illuminates the life-giving influence of justice, compassion, mercy and respect on our encounters with each other.

Application Instructions

Applications should be made in writing and forwarded via email (jobs@goodsam.catholic.edu.au) by no later than 5.00pm Friday, 1 May 2026

Applications must include:

1. Cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. The names of three (3) referees (must include the applicant’s most recent principal).

Applications will be acknowledged by email. If acknowledgement of your application has not been received after two working days, please contact Belinda Angelotti, Leader, Administration & Finance (Phone: 9308 6177).

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Leanne Murray, Acting Principal (Phone: 9308 6177).