Learning Support Teacher

• We are seeking a full-time Learning Support Teacher
• Support Tier 3 students with a wide range of additional needs
• An exciting opportunity to work with a team committed to making a difference in the lives of children

About the School

Canberra Grammar School is a leading co-educational independent Anglican School founded in 1929. The School’s main campus is set on 20 hectares at the foot of Red Hill, just south of Lake Burley Griffin, close to Parliament House and the lively social precincts of Manuka and Kingston.

CGS is committed to delivering the highest standard of education, inspiring students to achieve personal excellence within a warm and inclusive community environment. The School is a vibrant and rewarding workplace with a strong commitment to professional learning and to nurturing excellent conditions in a superb campus environment. The School employs staff who are passionate and energetic in their profession and places student learning and wellbeing at the forefront of all they do.

Benefits of Working at CGS

CGS is an employer that promotes staff excellence and offers a range of additional benefits, including:

• A highly competitive salary and superannuation of 12% (for permanent staff)
• Attractive salary packaging arrangements
• The free barista-made coffee daily
• Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
• Access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations
• Employee assistance programmes
• School fee concessions
• Staff awards programme and generous professional development funding.

About the Role

The position of Learning Support Teacher will deliver an intervention program in a way that fosters the pursuit of excellence and the attainment of each student’s potential. 

As an inclusive educator, the Learning Support Teacher will be responsible for enhancing the skills of teachers and other professionals involved in developing positive learning environments and rich educational opportunities for students with diverse educational needs. 

About You

You are dedicated, passionate, and possess the following:

• Extensive experience in developing and implementing evidence-based literacy and numeracy, teaching programs, and resources that meet the needs of students ELC-Year 6 with a range of additional needs at Tier 3;
• A relevant Graduate or Postgraduate Special or Inclusive Education and teaching qualification
• An ACT teacher’s registration through the ACT TQI
• A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Knowledge of positive teaching practices to support students’ engagement in lessons
• 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.
• Psychology qualifications are desirable

How to Apply

1. Visit ACT.EDU.AU/EMPLOYMENT to access the position description.
2. Please click the ‘Apply’ button and submit the following documents:

• Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria on 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.