Secondary Teacher (12-month parental leave contract)

ABOUT US

St Lucy’s School is a Catholic Independent School in the Dominican tradition, a community enriched by difference; inspiring learning for a life of purpose.

Our School values are Joy, Community, Courage and Truth. The Spirit is ever present here as we embrace the Joy of moments. We foster Community through connections, relationships and collaboration. We act with Courage to inspire risk taking for growth. We see to understand, respect and believe in Truth. We live Joy, foster Community, act with Courage, pursue the Truth.

We are committed to being a leading school in the education of children with disabilities, and to ensuring that our families receive the best support throughout their educational journey.

ABOUT THE SECONDARY SCHOOL

Through the secondary years, students will increasingly undertake their learning in the community with a focus on increasing their independence, preparation for work (where appropriate) and recreational options and development of hobbies.  The Life Skills Curriculum is designed in such a way that students only have to study ‘some’ of the designated outcomes and content from a particular course, allowing for a high level of differentiation to meet the individual needs of students.

In recognition that all students are entitled to participate in and progress through the curriculum, NESA provides Years 7–10 courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content, and Years 11–12 Life Skills courses.  These provide options for students with special education needs who cannot access the regular course outcomes, particularly for students with an in…