Inclusive Learning Teacher - contract

Canberra Grammar School is an International Baccalaureate World School

Closing date December 22, 2024
Location 40 Monaro Crescent, Red Hill ACT, Australia 2612
Type Full-Time
Status Contract

About this job

  • We are seeking a full-time, non-ongoing Inclusive Learning Teacher in 2025
  • Contribute to a school that provides more than exceptional academic results
  • Join a team committed to providing a positive learning environment for our students

About the Role

The Inclusive Learning Department is seeking a dedicated and passionate educator to join our team in supporting students with diverse learning needs. The appointed candidate will be responsible for delivering targeted academic support, improving differentiation across the school, engaging with students and teachers, delivering evidenced-based interventions, and providing professional learning opportunities to colleagues.

The successful candidate will be a team player who can engage and work with a variety of staff. Desirable qualifications and experience include implementing Gifted and Talented education policies and programs, experience in the implementation, maintenance, evaluation, and tracking of research-based tutorial programs, and the capacity to support the teaching of core Senior School subjects (English, Mathematics, and Science). This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly effective and prestigious ACT school.

About You

You are dedicated, passionate and possess the following:

  • Appropriate Special Education or Inclusive Education qualification, or equivalent experience
  • A big picture thinker with a thorough understanding of 21st century pedagogy and evidence-based, best practice for students with diverse learning needs
  • A deep understanding of specific learning difficulties and other disabilities that affect learning
  • An ability to train, equip and empower teachers to implement differentiation techniques
  • The capacity to identify appropriate adjustments and create inclusive learning plans
  • An understanding of State and Federal requirements for students with disability, and of the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)
  • Capacity to administer, score and analyse diagnostic assessments
  • Capacity to co-ordinate the delivery of disability provisions to students for assessment tasks
  • An ability to work supportively with students, parents and teachers with strong interpersonal communication skills
  • A team player who can engage and work with a variety of staff

Desirable:

  • Qualification and experience in implementing Gifted and Talented education policy and programme
  • Experience in the implementation, maintenance, evaluation and tracking of research-based tutorial programs
  • Capacity to support the teaching of core Senior School subjects (English, Mathematics and Science)

All team members at CGS are required to have:

  • Appropriate qualifications
  • A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
  • A current National Police Check; and
  • Full working rights within Australia.

Benefits for you

As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:

  • A highly competitive salary and superannuation of 13% (for permanent team members)
  • Staff awards program and generous professional development funding
  • Attractive salary packaging arrangements
  • Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
  • Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
  • Access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations
  • 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
  • 14 weeks of paid parental leave
  • School fee concessions
  • Free parking

Working at CGS

We aim to provide a vibrant and rewarding workplace that showcases your skills with a strong commitment to your professional learning. Working at Canberra Grammar School you will join a community committed to delivering the highest standard of education, inspiring students to achieve personal excellence within a warm and inclusive environment.

We are continuously growing our CGS community with people who are passionate and energetic in their profession and who place student learning and well-being at the forefront of all they do. We invite candidates of all ages, people with a disability and Indigenous Australians to apply.

How to Apply

Please visit cgs.act.edu.au/careers/ to access the position description and submit the following documents:

  • Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description)
  • Resume/CV

CGS is proud to be a School that takes child protection very seriously. All candidates for roles at Canberra Grammar School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.

An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.