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Learning Support Teacher – Permanent Full Time Commencing January 2026 | San Clemente Catholic College, Mayfield
San Clemente Catholic College, Mayfield is seeking a dedicated and passionate Learning Support Teacher to join our dynamic team from January 2026.
Rooted in the Dominican tradition, San Clemente is a thriving Catholic community preparing to expand to include Stage 6 from 2026. The College currently supports over 600 students across Years 7–10, providing a welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every learner is valued.
At San Clemente, diversity is celebrated. Our students come from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds, and we recognise the unique gifts, talents and strengths that each individual brings. With a strong reputation in the community, the College prides itself on fostering positive relationships among students, staff, and families — creating a harmonious and supportive learning environment.
We are deeply committed to the holistic development of every student — spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally. Our compassionate and professional staff work collaboratively to ensure that each learner’s needs are met through personalised support and high-quality teaching.
As we move into an exciting phase of growth and continuous improvement, we remain dedicated to student wellbeing, pastoral care, and student-centred learning as the foundation for academic success.
Join a school community that is passionate about inclusion, innovation, and inspiring young people to reach their full potential.
The Learning Support Teacher (7-12) in a Catholic school has a unique role to play and is assigned with the task of ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live a purposeful life. Examples of responsibilities of the Learning Support Teacher include but are not limited to the following:
assist with the identification of students with special educational needs, consult and collaborate with parents, colleagues, CSO personnel and external providers, and facilitate referral and assessment procedures with Catholic Schools Office Student Support staff.
deliver intervention, teach students, and assist teachers with curriculum differentiation, as specified by the Leader of Learning Support / Learning Support Coordinator.
collaborate with class teachers and other relevant people to assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring and review of adjustments, as documented in the Personalised Plan (PP) or Learner Profile (LP).
work collaboratively with other Learning Support personnel.
contribute to the provision of staff professional development and parent education programs.
liaise with relevant schools particularly in relation to transition periods.
contribute to the preparation of documentation required under legislation in line with privacy, confidentiality, and disability obligations, for example, pre-enrolment documentation, and assist in the preparation of submissions for the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)
support the development of inclusive learning environments
assist in the implementation of programs and processes to support students with disability
assist in building capacity of school staff in the area of Special Education
Desired Skills and Experience
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools
Experience working with students with disability (7-12)
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school staff, CSO staff, and external stakeholders in order to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes for students
Experience in the delivery of professional learning for staff and parents
Demonstrated ability to effectively gather and utilise assessment data, and other relevant student data, to determine the adjustments required for individual students and groups of students
Demonstrated ability to collaboratively prepare Personalised Plans and Learner Profiles for students with disability
Experience in supporting student enrolment and transitions
Working knowledge of Disability legislation and the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data
Evidence of excellent organisational, interpersonal, and administrative skills
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications as a four-year trained teacher and postgraduate qualifications in Special Education and/or extensive special education experience
Active NESA Accreditation
Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
Completion of anaphylaxis training
Completion of CPR training
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.
Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
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Employee assistance program (EAP)
Training and staff development programs
Paid parental leave for eligible employees
Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Emma South, Principal on Tel: (02) 4014 7300 or via email: emma.south@mn.catholic.edu.au
TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND
Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Applications close: Wednesday 19th November 2025 at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
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