Learning Enrichment Teacher

Description:

Since 1887, Kambala has played a pivotal role in shaping the lives of girls, from their earliest years to their final exams and well beyond. As the top-ranked school in NSW to offer both HSC and International Baccalaureate pathways, we are fiercely proud to be a girls’ school that values an education specifically for girls.

We are specialists in uplifting young women: every aspect of our teaching and learning is tailored for them, and every program for wellbeing, health development, leadership and learning caters to their specific needs.

Our purpose is to instill unwavering courage and curiosity to educate young women of ambition, integrity and consequence. To us, every student is remarkable in the making.

The role:

Applications are invited for appropriately qualified teachers with a track record of success in Diverse Learning 7-12. This is a permanent full-time role commencing in Term 2.

As a key contributor within the wider P-12 Learning Enrichment faculty, this position provides direct and timely specialist assistance to students in regular classes who have additional support needs, thereby promoting a culture of inclusivity where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their potential. Key tasks include:

• Managing a case load of students.
• Developing and implementing Individualised Education Programs (IEPs).
• Providing in-class support.
• Liaising with parents, external stakeholders, and fellow teaching and pastoral staff.
• Meeting relevant regulatory, reporting, and administrative requirements as related to each student.

The ideal candidate:

• NESA-qualified to teach in NSW.
• At least 2 years' direct experience in secondary Learning Support.
• Post-graduate qualifications a plus (but extensive equivalent experience will be viewed equally favourably).
• A passionate advocate for students with diverse learning needs.
• Open-minded and forward-thinking in pedagogical and pastoral practice.
• A confident and communicative team player who makes a positive contribution to the life and culture of Kambala.

We offer:

• Competitive, above-agreement rates of pay.
• 2 periods per cycle scheduled as personal time to promote work/life balance.
• A beautiful harbourside location, easily accessible to Edgecliff station via staff shuttle bus.
• Onsite carparking or unmetered local street parking.
• Daily hot & cold lunch menu at a nominal fee.
• Advanced professional learning facilitated by KITE - the Kambala Institute of Teaching Excellence.
• Access to pool, gym, and other school facilities.
• A diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is free to be their genuine and authentic self.
• NB - Saturday sport is not a requirement of this role.

If you are a champion of Diverse Learning and excited at the prospect of continuing your teaching journey at one of Australia's preeminent independent girls' schools, we look forward to receiving your application directly via this platform. Please include an updated CV and a brief covering note that speaks to your interest in this position and why you are moving on from your current role.

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• Interviewing will commence immediately, so if you are interested in this role you should apply as matter of priority.
• Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• Unsolicited approaches from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
• In accordance with Child Protection legislation, all employees of Kambala must maintain a valid Working With Children Check.

Through implementing the NSW Child Safe Standards, Kambala commits to the development of work systems, practices, policies, and procedures that promote child protection, safety, and wellbeing within our school.