About this job
- Support Primary School students with diverse additional needs
- Permanent, full-time position
- Join a vibrant, forward-thinking educational environment
About the Role
The Individual Learning Teacher will be dedicated to supporting the Primary School students who have a broad range of additional needs, including cognitive, social/emotional, physical, and sensory differences. This role plays a crucial part in fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that enables all students to reach their full potential.
Reporting to the Head of Primary School, through the Head of Individual Learning, the Individual Learning Teacher is expected to uphold and embody the school’s purpose and values both inside and outside the classroom. Working in close collaboration with the Head of Individual Learning, they will design and implement targeted intervention and enrichment programmes that promote academic excellence, personal growth, and student engagement.
As an inclusive educator, the Individual Learning Teacher will take an active role in building the capacity of classroom teachers and other professionals, equipping them with strategies to create positive, differentiated, and enriching educational experiences for students with diverse learning profiles. This includes providing guidance on best practices, contributing to professional development, and fostering a culture of collaboration and support within the school community.
This is a non-class-based position focused on enhancing student outcomes through specialised intervention, enrichment, collaboration, and teacher support.
About You
You are dedicated, passionate and possess the following:
- A relevant Graduate or Postgraduate Special or Inclusive Education, or equivalent experience, and teaching qualification
- An ACT teacher’s registration through the ACT TQI or willingness to apply
- Extensive experience in developing and implementing evidence-based teaching programmes and resources that meet the needs of students from Pre-School to Year 6 with a range of additional needs (intervention and enrichment)
- Specific qualification/s and/or experience in supporting students with additional needs
- Expertise and experience in using evidence-based effective teaching strategies for differentiated instruction
- Strong capability to analysis and use data to inform practice
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated organisational and administrative skills
- Knowledge of the Australian Curriculum; Disability Discrimination Act (1992); Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the AITSL standards for professional teachers
- Knowledge and understanding of the IB Primary Years Programme or Inquiry approach to learning
All team members at CGS are required to have:
- Excellent written English and effective interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent technological literacy across a range of applications
- A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card or willingness to apply
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
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 13.5% (for permanent team members)
- Staff awards programme 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 Programme
- 14 weeks of paid parental leave (for permanent team members)
- School fee concessions
- Parking onsite
Working at CGS
We strive to continuously 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
If you are looking for a change, kick-starting your career or taking your career to the next level, we invite you to express your interest in joining our team.
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.