Senior School Literacy Support Teacher – Macquarie College • 0 of 15 filled

Seventh-day Adventist Schools (NNSW) Limited is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Literacy Support Teacher to join Macquarie College’s Senior School on a 12-month contract commencing in January 2027. Support students in Years 7–12 through targeted literacy intervention and collaborate with teachers to strengthen literacy across the curriculum.

 Macquarie College (MC) is a Preschool to Year 12 independent school owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Located on the border of Wallsend and Elermore Vale in Newcastle, the College has a history of providing quality Christian education for over 120 years.

Grounded in its Adventist mission, MC provides opportunities for students to know Christ, develop their full potential and cultivate a love of learning.

We are seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Literacy Support Teacher to support students in Years 7–12 on a 12-month contract, commencing [commencement date to be confirmed].

Reporting to the Assistant Head of Senior School (Academics), you will identify literacy needs, design and deliver targeted individual and small-group interventions, and monitor student progress. Your work will help students strengthen their reading, writing, vocabulary and communication skills, building confidence and independence.

You will collaborate with classroom teachers and Learning Support staff to embed effective literacy strategies across subject areas, provide professional learning and use assessment data to guide improvement. Working closely with families, you will help students access the curriculum and achieve their potential within a supportive Christian learning community.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Understanding of and commitment to the purpose and ethos of Adventist Education and the Church’s Statements of Belief.

• Expertise in evidence-based literacy teaching and targeted interventions for secondary students.
• Ability to analyse assessment data, plan support and evaluate student progress. Strong collaboration with teachers, families and specialists to support student progress.
• Skills in coordinating Learning Assistants and supporting inclusive teaching practice.
• Commitment to children’s rights to safety, respect, inclusion and empowerment.
• We are a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children's rights to safety, respect, inclusion, and empowerment. All applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check and be willing to complete mandatory safeguarding training before working with children.
• Legally able to work in Australia. This position is not linked to a sponsorship visa.

Macquarie College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to an environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe. See our Child Protection Policy and other policies.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

Expressions of interest

Please send applications to HR Manager Mr Jamie Roan at [email protected]. Include a supporting statement addressing the essential and desirable criteria in the position description, a CV outlining qualifications and experience, and contact details for three referees.