<p><strong>Mercy Catholic College Chatswood seeks to appoint an energetic and highly skilled Diverse Learning Teacher with experience supporting Year 7 – 12 Student. This temporary position (Term 3 2026 – 27 January 2027) is available as a full- time role or, for the right candidates, may be shared between two part-time educators.</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>We value our teachers and school leaders so they can best support every student entrusted to our care to learn and flourish. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique benefits to our staff:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Higher pay:&nbsp;</strong>We have recently finalised our CSBB Enterprise Agreement which guarantees your pay will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>More time: </strong>We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with collaborative planning time (CPT), in addition to the usual release from face-to-face&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Staff voice: </strong>Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Staff School Fee Discounts:&nbsp;</strong>Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children’s school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Wellbeing Support:&nbsp;</strong>we provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Middle Leaders Program</strong>: We have a comprehensive program to develop leadership capacity, including for aspiring leaders of tomorrow&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Teachers Overnight Allowance for Camps and Excursions</strong>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the School</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Mercy Catholic College, Chatswood is a systemic girls secondary school on the Lower North Shore of Sydney. The school was established in 1890 by the Sisters of Mercy. The first lay Principal was appointed in 1989. The enrolment of the college is 730 students.&nbsp;</p> <p>The college aims to educate students to be strong Catholic women, ready and able to take an active role in society. It values the role of the individual (students, staff, parents) within the community and attempts to encourage the understanding that rights must be balanced by responsibilities. It strives to meet the sentiments of the prophet Micah to 'act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with your God'.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Specific Criteria</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Supportive of the Catholic Ethos of the Diocese of Broken Bay and strategic priorities of the College&nbsp;</li> <li>A deep commitment to safeguarding as everyone's responsibility and prioritising child safety</li> <li>Be a highly effective skilled classroom practitioner with demonstrated experience and capacity as a Diverse Learning teacher (Year 7 – Year 12)&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience in English and Literacy support advantageous&nbsp;</li> <li>Embed innovative pedagogical practices including digital technology&nbsp;</li> <li>Possess strong working knowledge of current Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) legislation and requirements&nbsp;</li> <li>Proven ability in the collection, maintenance and documentation of student adjustments in line with NCCD requirements&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated capacity to support teachers in adjusting and differentiating the curriculum to cater to a wider range of learning needs&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience collaborating with students, parents and carers in the formulation of individual learning plans and subsequent on-going case management&nbsp;</li> <li>Effectively manage and facilitate safe and supportive learning environments with an understanding of positive welfare practices&nbsp;</li> <li>Be able to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic professional learning community&nbsp;</li> <li>Have highly developed interpersonal, presentation and communication skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with staff, students, parents and carers across the College community, operating with empathy and confidentiality&nbsp;</li> <li>Align professional learning to the needs of students&nbsp;</li> <li>Be willing to contribute to the broader extracurricular endeavours of school life as an active member of the College community&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Us</strong>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern Beaches and the North Shore. Students are engaged, empowered and inspired to become their best selves. Our 43 schools all promote faith, learning and wellbeing in the pursuit of our system wide Strategy, <i>Shaping Tomorrow: Together in Faith</i>. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How do I apply?</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications should include:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>A Cover Letter of no more than two pages addressing why you are interested in the role and addressing each of the specific criteria listed above; and&nbsp;</li> <li>A current Resume</li> <li>A valid Working with Children Check for paid employment purpose</li> </ul> <p><strong>Closing Date: COB, Wednesday 27 May 2026</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><i><strong>Please note, we may interview candidates prior to the closing date, so we encourage you to submit an application as soon as reasonably possible.</strong></i>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position.</strong></p> <p><i>At Catholic Schools Broken Bay, child safety is paramount. Our commitment is for our school communities to be spaces where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to grow and flourish. We actively seek individuals who recognise and are willing to commit to safeguarding as a shared responsibility.</i></p>