<p><strong>Learning Support Teacher</strong></p><p><strong>Senior School</strong></p><p><strong>Permanent full-time position commencing in Term 1, 2025</strong></p><p> <strong>The Opportunity:</strong></p><p>The Learning Support Teacher is responsible for delivering comprehensive and engaging programs to support student learning, aligned with curriculum standards. They promote critical thinking, cultural awareness, and social responsibility among students. The role involves creating an inclusive learning environment, collaborating on curriculum development, and supporting students&#39; academic and personal growth, ensuring they are well-prepared to contribute as informed global citizens. </p><p><strong>About us:</strong></p><p>Manning Valley Anglican College focuses on the holistic development of students within a caring Christian learning environment. We foster a deep sense of community within our school, and work toward helping each student to reach their potential through providing a broad range of extra-curricular opportunities. Our college has high expectations for student success and provides exceptional support to achieve this goal.  </p><p><strong>Why work for us?</strong></p><p>Our team is at the heart of what we do at Manning Valley Anglican College, and Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation. As a part of our organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:</p><ul><li>Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools</li><li>Salary packaging options (maximise your take home pay)</li><li>Discounted private health insurance through Medibank</li><li>Career and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!</li><li>Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program</li><li>14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Relevant Teaching qualifications and preferably Post Graduate Qualifications in Special Education or Inclusive Education</li><li>Fully registered teacher with the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) or the appropriate regulatory authority</li><li>Current Working with Children Check and first aid certificate</li><li>Previous experience in learning support at the secondary school level, preferably including experience with senior students (Years 7-12).</li><li>Experience in developing and implementing curriculum and assessment in line with the NSW curriculum.</li><li>Demonstrate current knowledge of legislation and practices regarding students with learning difficulties, disabilities and learning support needs</li><li>Experience working with students with disability and additional needs </li><li>A comprehensive understanding of the DDA, DSE, NCCD, and IEP’s</li><li>Effective time management, organisation and planning skills</li><li>Work collaboratively to ensure inclusion, access and participation to maximise learning outcomes for students with disability and additional needs.</li><li>Updated knowledge of NCCD procedures and policies.</li><li>Competence in integrating technology and ICT into teaching and learning practices.</li><li> Familiarity with 21st-century educational practices and a commitment to continuous professional development. Additional Desirable Qualifications</li><li>Understanding of the collaborative IEP development process.</li><li>Certification in specialised educational programs or teaching methodologies, such as gifted education or special education.</li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br />Applications to be addressed to the principal Darren Parks, please submit your CV along with a cover letter addressing your qualifications and experience through the SEEK application. </p><p><i>For more information, or to have a confidential discussion about this role please contact <strong>Talent </strong>at<strong> </strong></i><a href="mailto:careers&#64;newcastleanglican.org.au" rel="nofollow"><i><strong>careers&#64;newcastleanglican.org.au</strong></i></a><i><strong> </strong></i></p><p><i>You must have the right to live and work in Australia.</i></p><p><i>Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation supports the rights of children and young people and are committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of students.</i></p><p><br /> </p>