Full Time Permanent Role.
Closing date for applications: 2 July 2025
MLC School is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Learning Enhancement Teacher who will educate and inspire young women to be fearless thinkers with moral courage and compassion to be agents of change in their own lives and in the lives of others.
The ideal candidate will have qualifications in Special Education and experience with vision impaired students, EAL/D or ATSI students in a Senior School setting.
About MLC School
Founded in 1886, MLC School is an independent, nonselective Uniting Church school for girls from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 in Sydney’s inner-west. Our tagline ‘dare to be more’ is not only our goal for our students, it applies equally to our staff.
Our highly professional staff, under the guidance of Principal Ms Lisa Moloney, challenge girls and encourage them to question traditional perceptions and roles of women.
The MLC School girl is at the heart of everything we do.
Who is the MLC School girl?
The MLC School girl is empowered with skills and capabilities that enable her to be adaptive, compassionate and courageous so she can confidently take her place in an ever-changing society. She embraces new challenges and opportunities; and strives for excellence. She is cared for and well supported so that she can confidently focus on her own individual, personal and academic growth. A wide selection of subject choices, as well as an extensive co-curricular program, aims to empower girls to be self-reliant and play an active role in their futures.
About the position
Learning Enhancement Teachers actively develop and coordinate innovative teaching programs to address the identified learning needs of students. Enhancement at MLC School is targeted to meet the needs of students at all points upon the learning continuum for students of all abilities. Programs reflect the strategic goals and priorities of the School and include tracking of individual student progress and ongoing consultation with staff to implement appropriate differentiated strategies. As a member of the Learning Enhancement Department at MLC School, the Learning Enhancement Teacher works collaboratively with classroom teachers, external professionals, other school specialists and families to ensure that each student is motivated, encouraged and supported to reach her personal best.
Key Accountabilities include:
Establishing trusting relationships with students whilst setting high expectations.
Maintaining records of progress, supported by the collection of data and ongoing review of students learning profiles.
Teaching one to one and/or in small groups and/or staff teams as appropriate.
Working collaboratively with class teachers to make adjustments to teaching and learning programs and assessments where appropriate.
Tracking the ongoing measurement of student’s progress and development. Success is measured by students achieving beyond pre-set benchmarks and is fully integrated into subject learning.
Selection Criteria:
You will be able to demonstrate your ability and commitment to:
- planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs that foster the social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth of students, confirming that the programs cater for the learning needs and wellbeing of all students;
- planning, designing and delivering differentiated learning programs that address variations in learning styles and ability levels;
- incorporating the appropriate use of ICT and related technologies into your teaching practice to enhance student learning in the classroom;
- delivering service excellence to parents and carers by proactively engaging with and responding promptly and courteously to enquiries and requests for information;
- ongoing development of classroom practice and a collaborative approach to teaching and learning
- contributing to the ‘whole girl’ learning experience through your contribution to co-curricular programs ;and
- ongoing personal and professional development.
The successful candidate will be rewarded with a number of excellent benefits including:
- Dedicated focus on professional growth and development
- State of the art facilities and collegiate environment
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
- Access to LSL after 5 years
- Discounted School Fees
- Access to Fitness Passport
- On site parking and access to Burwood Westfield
- Access to the School's gym and indoor Aquatic Centre
How to apply:
All applications are to be submitted via MLC School’s online Careers Portal and include:
- a cover letter addressing the vacancy being applied for;
- a resume (including the names and contact details of three confidential referees); and
- a copy of your academic transcript
You must upload your application within 2 attachments.
Applications close on 2nd July 2025
Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only and MLC School reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.
We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at this time.
