Specialist Teacher - Learning Differences And Disabilities (7-12)

Emanuel School is looking for a Specialist Teacher – Learning Differences & Disabilities (7-12) to join our Specialist Learning Centre. This is a full-time, temporary position which is available for the remainder of the 2024 school year, with a possibility of extension. 

Within the SLC, we don’t simply offer ‘learning support’. Our teachers seek to ensure that students with Learning Differences, difficulties and Disabilities flourish within the School to best effect, using targeted, proven teaching techniques in which recent research findings are often trialled and embedded.

Reporting to the Director of the Specialist Learning Centre, this role is responsible for developing, delivering and assessing learning programs that address a range of Learning Differences, difficulties, disabilities and needs related to Years 7-12 students and report on these in a timely manner. The role will see you working with students in small group, classroom and one-on-one settings, as well as collaborating effectively with other teachers across the High School in curriculum planning, team-teaching, delivery and assessment of progress for those students with Learning Differences.

The successful applicant will be a suitably qualified High School teacher with both tertiary qualifications in teaching and in aspects of specialised/additional needs, particularly with students who are generally high functioning. Related experience in teaching students with Learning Differences and Disabilities that affect their access to the curriculum in a mainstream environment is essential. These include: Dyslexia and other language disorders, ADHD, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Autism Spectrum Disorder and hearing and sight impairments. 

For a full overview of the role and what we are looking for you, you can view the role description at https://www.emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au/about-our-school/employment/.

About Our School

Emanuel is an independent, co-educational, Jewish day school from Pre-school to Year 12, situated in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. We value the individuality of all students and encourage the development of their special interests and talents. Our objective is to extend our students to the best of their ability, and to foster a love of learning, a strong sense of community and a pride in their Jewish heritage.  We strive to create an environment in which genuine acceptance and understanding can develop. These concepts are reflected in the School motto “Mind, Spirit, Being”.

Emanuel School is small enough to provide an individual, nurturing environment and large enough to provide a wide range of subjects and opportunities for our students. Emanuel School is a dynamic learning community within an intimate learning environment delivering strong academic outcomes. The School occupies the Stanley Street site with around 880 students from Preschool to Year 12, comprising a two-stream K-4 and three streams thereafter. The School’s commitment to excellence, quality, service and value ensures that it continually improves the delivery of all its programs for the benefit of its students. There are many opportunities for students to participate in a wide range of activities and students have a strong commitment to community service.

How to Apply

Applications should be emailed to ***********@emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au. Please include a cover letter in your application 

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Emanuel seeks to be a child safe school

Emanuel School is committed to promoting the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of our students as our paramount priority. We seek to maintain a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety, promoting student voice and agency. 

Emanuel School has zero tolerance for child abuse and has established systems and policies to protect children, while in the School’s care, from abuse and to promote physical, emotional, and cyber safety. The protection and wellbeing of students is the responsibility of all members of the Emanuel School community, and encompasses:

• a duty of care to ensure that reasonable steps are taken to prevent harm to students which could reasonably have been foreseen
• obligations under child protection legislation.

Emanuel School welcomes and celebrates diversity and remains committed to promoting the safety of every child.