Learning Support Teacher - Primary - Merewether Beach
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
11 November 2026
Posted 27 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
18.8
15.1 teaching · 3.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
198
Indigenous students
3%
Language other than English
17%
Girls vs boys
93 girls · 105 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Holy Family Primary School, Merewether Beach is seeking a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) Learning Support Teacher to join the team, commencing January 2027.
Holy Family Primary School, Merewether Beach is located in the heart of Newcastle.
The location of Merewether Beach has previously been named as Australia’s ‘best city beach’ with one of the most spectacular stretches of coast in Australia.
Enjoy the lifestyle of relaxed beachside living along with convenient access to Newcastle’s CBD, a perfect hotspot for those looking for the ultimate see change.
A school of 241, Holy Family Primary School provides a place where the creative and individual talents of each student and teacher is greatly appreciated, embraced and encouraged.
Our school has a strong focus on community and is committed to supporting each individual student and teacher.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Learning Support Teacher (K-6) 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…