Diverse Learning Teacher – Primary
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
K12
Closing date
8 November 2026
Posted 27 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
268.3
147.3 teaching · 121 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
2,235
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
51%
Girls vs boys
1,073 girls · 1,162 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
About the Opportunity
John Paul College has an exciting permanent full-time opportunity for an experienced educator who is passionate about inclusive practice. Our Primary School is seeking a Diverse Learning Teacher to work within year level teams, ensuring every student can access and participate in learning and achieve strong outcomes through our academic programs.
This whole-school approach supports quality differentiated teaching that responds to the needs of all students, from those requiring learning support or adjustments for disability, through to those ready for enrichment and extension. You will join a collaborative team led by the Head of Diverse Learning – Primary and work alongside classroom teachers, Learning Assistants, Counsellors and visiting specialists.
About the Role
In this role, you will:
· Identify and support students with learning needs, individually, in small groups or within classes.
· Provide targeted intervention for students requiring support, including disability, learning support, enrichment, and gifted and talented.
· Work with classroom teachers to complete verifications, IEP documentation, Student Support Plans and Adjustment Plans.
· Assist in developing, documenting and assessing individual learning goals.
· Support teachers to implement quality differentiated practice and identify reasonable adjustments, including guiding the Ascertainment process.
· Monitor student progress diagnostically and formatively, and maintain accurate records, including NCCD and EAL/D Band scales where required.
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