Are you passionate about helping those with diverse learning needs? Do you have a desire to be a part of a team dedicated to helping all students be the best they can be? Plenty Valley Christian College cares deeply about the needs of our students and we are looking for someone to join our team of Learning Support teachers, Arrowsmith teachers and Education Assistants in our Learning Support Team. If this sounds like you, we have an exciting opportunity that has just become available …. About the Role We are seeking a passionate, dedicated and caring Learning Support Teacher who will be an advocate for students with diverse learning needs. This position, working with students in the Secondary Years, will suit someone with the ability to assist in fostering a learning environment that takes account of the individual needs of students and helps them to develop their unique abilities and talents This is a part-time (0.8 FTE), ongoing position with a January 2025 start. The Learning Support Teacher role works within the Learning Support Team to serve the wide diversity of students within the College. The Learning Support Teacher will assist teaching staff to plan and implement strategies to allow students to access the full breadth of the curriculum and be the best they can be . About the College Plenty Valley Christian College (PVCC) is a kindergarten to Year 12, co-educational Christian College of more than 900 students. We are one College with five sub-schools: Kindergarten, Early Years, Junior Years, Middle Years and Senior Years. The College is set in a magnificent semi-rural area with spectacular views to the ranges. Plenty Valley Christian College is committed to developing high quality effective Christian education and is an active member of a national network of Christian schools in Australia known as Christian Education National. We are committed to the establishment of a close partnership with parents in the education of their children. Our aim is to offer quality education with a fully integrated Christian worldview, develop a strong sense of community amongst the students, parents and staff with every staff member playing a role in the pastoral care of the students. PVCC offers the respected Arrowsmith Program. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES – KEY SELECTION CRITERIA Supportive member of College spiritual life, including active participation in and occasional leading of, Bible-centred Christian growth devotions and prayer times Exemplary demonstrated life of Christian ethics and faith Good understanding of, and commitment to, the vision and philosophy of the College Hold current VIT registration Post Graduate qualification in the field of special education / specific learning challenges and extension methodologies preferred but not essential Strong understanding of NCCD processes and requirements highly regarded Outstanding and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to build relationships and rapport and interact effectively at all levels of the College, including students, staff, parents, allied health professionals and the wider community Applications must be received by no later than 4:00pm, Thursday 31 October 2024 Early applications are encouraged as interviews and an appointment may commence prior to this date Applications will not be considered without the following items provided: Cover letter outlining your suitability for this position, addressed to the Principal Current CV We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted Learning Support Teacher Position Description