Temporary Full-time | 12 months
Lakes Grammar, Warnervale NSW
K-4 focus

About The Role

The Learning Support Teacher plays a key role in ensuring that students with diverse learning needs are supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This role focuses on identifying students requiring additional support, developing targeted interventions, and working collaboratively with teachers, families, and external professionals to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

In this position, you will help assess student needs using a range of data, design and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and guide staff in implementing differentiated teaching and inclusive practices. You will contribute to whole‑school inclusion by maintaining accurate NCCD‑aligned documentation, supporting classroom adjustments, and fostering strong partnerships with parents and carers. Active participation in professional learning, school events, and collaborative planning forms an important part of the role as well.

Overall, this position delivers meaningful impact through tailored learning support, advocacy for student needs, and ongoing contribution to a school culture where every student is valued and supported to succeed.

Why work for us?

Benefits

Our team is at the heart of what we do at Lakes Grammar, and Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation. As a part of our organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:

Paid parental leave
Access to Salary packaging options
Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
Access to Fitness Passport via Association of Independent Schools NSW
The opportunity to make a significant difference in our students’ futures
Career and development opportunities
The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environment

About Your Experience

Evidence of high-level student outcomes
A high standard of competency, proficiency and innovation
Highly proficient skills in digital literacy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications/Essential

A Bachelor of Education or equivalent teaching qualification (e.g. Master of Teaching) from a recognised tertiary institution.
Accreditation with the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) as a qualified teacher (Provisional, Conditional, or Full accreditation).
A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment.

Desirable Qualifications

Special Education Qualification (preferred but not essential)
- Postgraduate qualifications or additional study in Special Education, Inclusive Education, or a related field.
Professional Development in Inclusive Education
Evidence of recent and relevant professional learning in the areas of special education, NCCD, learning adjustments, or disability support.

How To Apply

Applications to be submitted online via the advertising platform, your application must include your CV and a cover letter addressing your experience and the essential criteria.

We encourage early applications; Interviews will be scheduled as suitable applications are received

About Us

Lakes Grammar is a K-12 coeducational school situated in the heart of the Central Coast of NSW. As a school, we are deeply committed to fostering academic excellence, providing personalised academic care, and celebrating academic diversity. Our aim is to nurture each student’s unique strengths while challenging them to reach their full potential.

At Lakes Grammar, we provide an enriching and vibrant learning environment where curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking are encouraged. Our dedicated teachers are passionate about their craft and committed to building brighter futures for our students, guiding them to become confident, resilient, and compassionate young people. Beyond academics, we offer a wide range of co-curricular opportunities and pastoral care programs, ensuring students are supported socially, emotionally, and spiritually as they grow.

By combining a strong academic program with a caring and dynamic community, Lakes Grammar equips students with the skills, knowledge, and values needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Who we are?

Formally known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

For more information on who we are and the work we do, visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au. 

For further information and to obtain a copy of the full position description, please email our Talent Team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au

Applicants will be willing to support the Christian life of the school

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation supports the rights of children and young people and are committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and wellbeing

Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School

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