Specialist Support Classroom Teacher

Specialist Support Classroom Teacher

Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook
Start Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Application Closing Date: Monday, 19 January 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time (0.8 FTE), Temporary

About Our School

Good Samaritan Catholic College is a diverse, dynamic community confident in the call to develop the gifts of love, justice, mercy, generosity and compassion through the education of young people. Our College is co-educational and caters to over 1300 students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our College motto 'Journeying with Compassion' derived directly from the 'Parable of the Good Samaritan' provides the underlying ethos of the College's Mission Statement. Within our College we also serve the needs of students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, who require tailored learning environments and targeted support, through our Specialist Support Classes.

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 $145,080. Base salary: $90,177 – $129,536
• salary packaging up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees
• ongoing training and professional development
• Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more
• generous Employee Referral Program.

About You

As a Specialist 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.

Desirable:

• postgraduate degree or certificate in Inclusive Education or Neurodivergent studies
• previous classroom experience working with students with diverse learning needs
• Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.

Application Process

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.

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.*