Position Description

Emmanuel College is looking for a self-motivated and engaged Senior School Teacher to join our Learning Support Program. This is a 4 day per week Role – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday – teaching Years 8-9 small group classes, support for English and Humanities curriculum 

The candidate requires current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers and experience in learning support.

This is a one-year contract for 2026. 

Position Purpose and Overview 

The Learning Support Teacher supports the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth of students in our Senior School who require additional learning assistance. Working collaboratively within a Christian learning community, the role identifies student needs, implements evidence-based strategies, and ensures adjustments are made so all students can meaningfully engage with the curriculum. The position contributes to the development of individualised learning plans, supports differentiation in classroom settings, and partners with staff and families to ensure that each learner is valued and supported to reach their potential.

Accountability & Reporting Lines

This position reports directly to the Head of Learning Support and ultimately to the Principal. 

Occupational Requirements & Qualifications

The successful applicant must:

•    Have current QCT Registration
•    Meet the requirements of the QCT and AITSL Standards
•    Have experience in learning support in a Senior School setting.

Personal Attributes

Every College employee must demonstrate a personal faith and commitment to Jesus Christ and are to be regularly involved with a local Christian Church. Traditional Christian values must be lived out and exhibited daily, showing consistency with our College Statement of Faith. 

The successful applicant must:

•    Be a regular attendee of a local Christian church.
•    Be willing and committed to know the College and support the mission and vision.
•    Be committed to the role and fully understand the desired outcomes.
•    Have a passion for teaching and supporting young people with diverse learning needs.
•    Have a collaborative, flexible and creative approach to work
•    Have a commitment to building positive relationships and contributing to a supportive school culture.
•    Be a reflective practitioner, committed to ongoing learning and improvement, accepting constructive feedback and pursuing personal development opportunities.

Skills & Competencies

•    Demonstrated experience in learning support at a senior school level.
•    An understanding of the philosophy of Christian Education and ability to translate it into practice in the classroom, playground, office and staffroom. 
•    Strong communication, interpersonal and classroom management skills.
•    A demonstrated understanding of current educational trends.
•    Ability to plan (and regularly evaluate) an interesting, sequential, developmental and enjoyable teaching programs tailored to diverse learners.
•    Ability to establish and maintain positive and consistent classroom management
•    Ability to identify and support students with learning difficulties.
•    A commitment to the Christian ethos, values and mission of the College.
•    Competency in the use of Microsoft Office products and willingness to become familiar with other software, hardware and technology in common use throughout the College.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Teaching and Learning

•    Support Senior school students with disabilities, both in class and across a broad range of subject areas and including teaching small groups.
•    Plan, prepare, and deliver effective learning programs and teach literacy skills in accordance with curriculum requirements.
•    Establish good working relationships with parents as well as external agencies and professionals such as Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, AVT’s etc. 
•    Ensure that students with disabilities (SWDs) are supported on excursions and camps.
•    Conduct and report on specialised testing for students of concern, and advise HOD Learning Support, teachers/ parents.
•    Provide academic assistance including testing, screening and consistent assessment of group and individual learning support students.
•    Guide teachers of ‘students with a diagnosis’ (SWD) to help them understand how particular disabilities impact on student learning, and assist in providing suitable strategies, resources etc.
•    Support teachers in parent teacher meetings, as requested.
•    Research and remain up to date with new information and resources relating to best practice for students with disabilities, behaviour management and school expectations. 
•    Create a safe, supportive, and engaging classroom environment that encourages student participation, collaboration, and creativity.
•    Use a range of teaching strategies, technologies, and assessment tools to support diverse learning needs.
•    Monitor and assess student progress, providing timely feedback to students and parents.
•    Integrate Christian worldview principles into teaching and learning where appropriate.

Pastoral Care

•    Provide oversight and care for the wellbeing of students, recognising and responding to individual needs.
•    Build rapport with students and foster a supportive learning environment that aligns with the College’s pastoral care framework.
•    Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers when supporting student wellbeing or learning needs.

Education Adjustment Program (EAP) and Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)

•    Assist the Head of Learning Support in maintaining EAP process as per Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) requirements.
•    Liaise with outside agencies and professionals such as Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and AVT’s regarding the specific needs of students.
•    Develop, monitor and update outcomes-based Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
•    Assist the Head of Learning Support with the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) process.

Administration 

•    Provide one-on-one support to students with disabilities in accordance with their needs; this includes scribing when required, providing assistance during tests, assistance with toileting (if necessary), computers, library, meals, sport and swimming etc. 
•    Locate, update and maintain Learning Support resources. 
•    Be familiar with and meet the expectation of the Disability Standards of Education (2005) and The Disability Discrimination Act (1992)

Selection Criteria

Please include examples or scenarios and experiences to prove capacity and skills referred to below:

1.    Selection Criteria 01
An outline of your teaching experience in learning support in a senior school setting. 
2.    Selection Criteria 02
Please provide a statement of the ways you might see Christianity being incorporated into daily routines and experiences.

The application close date is 5:00pm 19th January, 2026.

You can view the full Employment Pack here on our Emmanuel College Careers Portal.