Full-time Permanent Classroom Teacher

Mater Dei School is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for a permanent full-time Classroom Teacher position, commencing in January 2027.

About Mater Dei

Mater Dei School is one of ten schools that comprise Good Samaritan Education. It is a Catholic, independent school in the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition. Mater Dei School is a coeducational setting for Kindergarten to Year 12 students with a mild to moderate intellectual disability.

Mater Dei School is committed to the provision of contemporary and innovative education for students with intellectual disability and accompanying diverse needs. Teachers at Mater Dei deliver the NESA curriculum by implementing high impact teaching practices to engage all students. Positive student wellbeing is embedded across the school through the implementation of the Berry Street Education Model.

Position Summary

Classroom Teachers at Mater Dei are currently responsible to the Principal through the Deputy Principal. It is an expectation that the Classroom Teacher is open to teaching across all Learning Areas and may be required to teach Infants, Primary and/or Secondary students during their tenure. Both experienced teachers with NESA Proficient Accreditation and pre-service teachers with current NESA Conditional Accreditation to Teach will be considered.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the charism of Good Samaritan Education.
• Demonstrate the commitment and an ability to uphold the ethos of a Catholic school.
• Have current NESA accreditation and registration to work in a NSW school, including Conditional or Provisional accreditation.
• An understanding of the K-6 syllabus and the Life Skills Syllabus for Years 7-12.
• Ability to collaboratively plan, program and deliver for the diverse needs of students.
• Apply knowledge of the diverse needs of students to support their full participation in learning across all learning areas
• Ability to use data to assess, inform and evaluate the learning process.
• Use high impact teaching strategies in classroom practice.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the differing needs of students and their families including privacy, confidentiality, and diversity.
• Demonstrate the ability to engage professionally with colleagues, parent/carers, and the wider school community.

The following general capabilities are applicable to the role:

• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Well-developed or al and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Strong organisational skills

The following experience, skills and attributes are desirable:

• Special Education qualifications
• Experience teaching students with Intellectual Disabilities
• Creating and implementing Universally Designed teaching and learning experiences
• Experience with, or awareness of, the Berry Street Education Model

Working With Children Clearance

This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance is required prior to employment at Mater Dei School.

A Criminal History check Is also required by the successful applicant (coordinated by Mater Dei)

What we can offer you:

• Salary and conditions in accordance with NSW Catholic Independent Schools (Teachers – Model A) MEA 2025
• Salary Packaging – increase your take-home pay
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships
• Idyllic rural setting

For enquiries please email Jennifer Foldes, Principal, at schooladmin@materdei.org.au and provide your best contact number.

To apply: Your application must include:

• A response to all application questions
• Documentation which briefly addresses the Essential Selection Criteria (equivalent to 2-3 pages)
• A brief resume outlining all relevant experience (2-3 pages)