Learning Support Teacher

St Matthews Catholic School, Mudgee
Co-educational, years K-12
Permanent, Part Time (0.60FTE)
Commencing: Term 1 2025

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Teacher to become a valuable addition to our remarkable team at St Matthews Catholic School in Mudgee NSW. The Learning Support Teacher works closely with Support Teachers, Teacher’s Aides and all staff in providing appropriate tier 1, 2 and 3 interventions for the students across the school.

The Learning Support Teacher’s day is dynamic and full of varying responsibilities, some of which include (but not limited to):

• Collaborate with the School Counsellor for holistic student support
• Maintain accurate student profiles and data collection
• Manage referrals to the Catholic Education Diocese
• Ensure timely completion of funding applications
• Coordinate disability provisions for assessments
• Facilitate transitions and learning support for students

About You
The new Learning Support Teacher will enable teachers to make a meaningful impact through contemporary teaching experience, relevant qualifications and aligning with the following selection criteria:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and NESA accreditation
• The ability to develop and foster positive and productive relationships with the students, staff and families in a complex and dynamic environment
• Knowledge of and current contemporary learning practices in general, with evidence and/or willingness to engage in adaptive and agile learning environments
• Effective teamwork and ability to contribute to a high functioning collaborative team environment within a PLT Framework, including the experience or capacity to work in learning support team
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff, students and families
• An understanding of and commitment/support to the mission of Catholic Schools
  
  

About Our Offer
Our teachers are valued and enjoy the many benefits of working with Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst.  Some benefits include:

• Support your aspirations in your teaching leadership journey with access to leadership development
• Positive, engaging, and supportive culture
• An organisation who is committed to fostering professional growth and provides various opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Benefit from being part of a larger network within the Catholic Education system and create strong, lifelong teacher networks
• Nestled in a picturesque countryside, Mudgee provides a beautiful backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts
• Mudgee’s culinary scene is vibrant, with farm-to-table restaurants and local produce markets contributing to a rich gastronomic experience.

Click here to find out more about Mudgee, NSW.

About Us
Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

St Matthews Catholic School, located in Mudgee, NSW, offers Kindergarten to Year 12 education in a thriving community. With unprecedented growth over the past decade, our multi-campus system now accommodates over 1000 students. Our Primary Campus delivers exceptional learning experiences for Kindergarten to Year 6 students, while our secondary campus experiences remarkable enrollment growth. Committed to a faith-centered education, we foster academic, spiritual, and personal growth. Our vibrant community is founded on strong values, providing a rewarding work environment amidst the picturesque beauty of Mudgee.

Click here to find out more about St Matthew’s Catholic School, Mudgee.

How to Apply
If you’re looking to make the next step in your teaching career, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement
• Contact details of appropriate referees
• All supporting documentation (statements of service, transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)

Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 20 December 2024.

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the School on (02) 6372 1742.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.