Learning Diversity Teacher

MacKillop Education is a Catholic Specialist P-12 School that comprises of four school campuses in VIC; Geelong, Maidstone, Clifton Hill and Caulfield. It caters for children and young people who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from mainstream education. The students referred to MacKilllop have a history and/or ongoing experience of trauma and their needs are complex and diverse; self-regulation is difficult for our students and this can result in challenging social and emotional behaviours. 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Program Planning & Delivery - Develop and deliver engaging, high-quality learning programs aligned to the Victorian Curriculum and senior pathways.
• Inclusive Teaching Practice - Design and adapt programs to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
• Curriculum Compliance - Ensure all teaching programs meet curriculum standards and regulatory requirements.
• Student Support - Provide classroom instruction and targeted 1:1 support where required to maximise student outcomes
• Pathways Knowledge (Desirable) - Apply experience in VPC and/or VCE VM (Vocational Major) to support senior student pathways.

We have 1x Full-time, Fixed-Term until 26th of January 2027, opportunity based in Geelong Campus, VIC.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A four-year teaching qualification or equivalent and eligibility for Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience in implementing highly aspirational initiatives in student learning, informed by the Victorian Curriculum 
• Experience in the design, delivery and assessment of programs that cater for the diverse and complex needs of individual learners, and engage students who have a range of learning difficulties and challenging behaviours
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and creatively with colleagues to improve the quality of programs and enhance student outcomes

For full details, please refer to the Position Description.

Applicants are required to address all Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of their application.

You must have a:

• Valid and current NSW Driver’s Licence;
• VIT Clearance
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles)

We value the unique knowledge, perspectives, and cultural contributions of First Nations peoples. Your experience and insights are important to us, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. 

For more information, please contact; Laura Vassallo (Principal) at laura.vassallo@mackillop.org.au 

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Generous Salary Packaging - up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)
• Wellbeing that matters - Free, confidential support for mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, evidence supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.
• First Nations career pathways - Warrungarli Strategy supporting recruitment, retention and professional development
• Community & connection - Opportunity to join Ngindaay Guumaldanha, our Aboriginal Staff Network

OUR COMMITTMENT:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.