Vacancy Details
Seventh-day Adventist Schools (NNSW) Limited is seeking an Inclusive Education Teacher to join Macquarie College’s MC Learn team in the Junior School. This part-time (0.40 FTE), 12-month contract commencing in 2027, supporting students’ learning, participation and independence.
Who are we?
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 an Inclusive Education Teacher to join our MC Learn team, supporting Junior School students in a part-time (0.40 FTE) capacity on a 12-month contract commencing in 2027.
Reporting to the Head of MC Learn, you will work alongside classroom teachers to translate Individual Plans into effective classroom practice, coordinate Learning Assistants and build constructive partnerships with families. You will use assessment information to guide adjustments, monitor student progress and maintain accurate Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) evidence.
This role offers an opportunity to strengthen inclusive teaching practices, support transitions between year levels and help students develop confidence and independence 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.
- Effective classroom teaching, curriculum planning, assessment and reporting practices aligned with NESA requirements.
- Ability to develop Individual Plans, guide classroom adjustments and maintain NCCD evidence.
- 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.
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.
Salary Range
Salary will be in accordance with the applicable Teachers Enterprise Agreement.
About the Company
SDA Schools (North New South Wales) Ltd
The work of education and the work of redemption are one.
