Cranbrook School is seeking an outstanding Learning Support Teacher to join our Senior School Learning Support team, commencing Term 2, 2025.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This is a full-time position based at the Senior School campus in Bellevue Hill.
Teachers at Cranbrook take an active and enthusiastic part in the full life of the School, including involvement in the School’s co-curricular program requiring work outside normal teaching hours.
Cranbrook School teachers enjoy a stimulating work environment as part of a team of talented professionals, excellent opportunities for professional development, and attractive remuneration and benefits.
ABOUT YOU
You are a progressive, globally minded, enthusiastic and dedicated educator, with the ability to inspire students in their love of learning and in the pursuit of excellence.
Capable of working collaboratively within a team to plan and deliver high quality differentiated teaching and learning programmes, and possessing an exemplary understanding of best practice, you have proven subject expertise and the ability to teach inclusively across a broad age and ability range.
You are an excellent communicator, creative, and able to work well with students, parents and other teachers. You are committed to continual professional development and reflection and have a genuine interest in the growth of young people.
SELECTION CRITERIA
— Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience supporting students with diverse needs
— NESA accreditation to teach in New South Wales
— Sound knowledge and understanding of the NSW Curriculum, current teaching and learning theory and practices, and the ability to differentiate for learners with diverse needs
— Capacity to be flexible, resourceful, meet deadlines, and work as part of a collaborative team
— Experience in the management and implementation of disability provisions
— Experience in the administration and analysis of standardised and diagnostic assessments to inform individual planning
— Experience working collaboratively to write and manage Individualised Plans
— Ability to Identify and implement evidence-based strategies for identified students to improve their learning outcomes, with a focus on literacy and numeracy
— Knowledge of relevant disability legislation and the NCCD
— Ability to communicate and collaborate with people at all levels, with diverse backgrounds and of varying ages
— Capacity to create and support a motivating and engaging learning environment that caters to diverse needs through the use of varied teaching strategies and pedagogical practices
— A level of mobility that supports the ability to respond to a first aid / behavioural incident
— Current First Aid and CPR qualifications
— A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
— A demonstrated understanding of child safety and appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and reasons for your interest in the position. Applications should be submitted via email to recruitment@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au. Details of at least three referees will be requested from the successful applicant.
ABOUT CRANBROOK SCHOOL
Cranbrook is an Anglican, independent day and boarding school, Pre-school to Year 12.
Our vision is to be a world class school which encourages and enables all of our students to explore, enjoy and fulfil their potential. We lead our students to discover and make the most of their talents, to thrive in, and love the pursuit of, excellence. As a school we energise the educational environment by offering a rich and distinctive schooling both within and beyond the curriculum and give powerful pastoral support. Cranbrook builds resilience and confidence so that each student can face the challenges of the twenty-first century with personal confidence, intellectual versatility, academic hunger and optimism.
Cranbrook is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and is accredited as an IB Continuum School, offering the PYP, MYP and IB Diploma Programme.
Cranbrook School is a child safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students and are committed to protecting our students from abuse and harm.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK, VACCINATION AND WORKING RIGHTS
The successful applicant for this position will be required to hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance and be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine.
Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold a visa with appropriate working rights.
