Temporary Teacher - Middle School Specialist
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
16 November 2026
Posted 4 Nov 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
U, R-12
School staff (FTE)
147
90.6 teaching · 56.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,247
Indigenous students
12%
Language other than English
10%
Girls vs boys
607 girls · 640 boys
49%
51%
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
More disadvantage
Average
More advantage
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
GDC are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Tailored Learning Teacher to join our team. This teaching role supports students with complex learning needs through the planning and delivery of personalised learning programs, adjustments and evidence-based interventions that enable all students to access and engage successfully in the curriculum. This position will focus on middle school secondary students who are at risk of disengaging, or who have already disengaged, from education. The role involves delivering engaging learning aligned with relevant curriculum, with a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, practical learning, wellbeing, and future pathways.
Working alongside the school staff, TL Case Managers/Youth Workers, families and external services, the successful teacher will:
* Set individual learning and engagement goals and monitor student attendance and progress
* Support curriculum pathways into further education, training and employment
* Build strong relationships with young people with diverse and complex learning needs
We are looking for an educator who demonstrates:
* Strong relationship-building skills with staff, students and families
* Shows initiative and problem-solving skills within a team environment
* Flexible and willing to adjust tasks, priorities and working methods to suit student needs
* The ability to engage young people with diverse and complex learning needs
* A passion for supporting disengaged students in a middle school setting
Working alongside the school staff, TL Case Managers/Youth Workers, families and external services, the successful teacher will:
* Set individual learning and engagement goals and monitor student attendance and progress
* Support curriculum pathways into further education, training and employment
* Build strong relationships with young people with diverse and complex learning needs
We are looking for an educator who demonstrates:
* Strong relationship-building skills with staff, students and families
* Shows initiative and problem-solving skills within a team environment
* Flexible and willing to adjust tasks, priorities and working methods to suit student needs
* The ability to engage young people with diverse and complex learning needs
* A passion for supporting disengaged students in a middle school setting