Established in 1982 and located in Sydney’s north-west, Tangara School for Girls works in partnership with parents to form each child’s character, educating them for personal and academic excellence. Our vision is a happy and vibrant School, highly regarded as a centre of excellence, where every child is encouraged to be the very best person they can be.

Our teachers are required to embrace this philosophy and provide a caring and supportive environment for all children. Like all staff at Tangara, they will be a role model of virtue and actively contribute to the character formation of our students.

Learn more about our wonderful school at www.tangara.nsw.edu.au

Tangara School for Girls is currently seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Diverse Learning Teacher for its Secondary School. This is a full-time, permanent position commencing in Term 1, 2026.

Our Diverse Learning Teachers are responsible for supporting the additional learning needs of students.

Specific duties include:

Working collaboratively with a Diverse Learning Coordinator and the school’s extended Diverse Learning team

Developing and evaluating Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) in collaboration with teachers and students

Supporting and training teachers to implement IEPs, including the modification of class activities, and assessments and effective differentiation

Delivering numeracy and literacy interventions with students, working collaboratively with the class teachers

Working collaboratively with external specialists such as psychologists

Working collaboratively with parents and mentors to support students with additional learning needs

Assisting to coordinate the collection, management, and reporting of data regarding students with disabilities

Assisting with disability provisions and adjustments during assessments and exams

As a dedicated member of our teaching staff, attendance is expected at:

School-led sessions that may take place after School or outside of school term, including staff Development days and training days, and

Key parent functions and other major school functions throughout the year

Key Skills and Experience:

Qualification in primary and/or secondary education

Specialist qualification and experience in special education

Experience in developing and evaluating Individual Educational Plans

Demonstrable experience working collaboratively with a Diverse Learning Coordinator and Diverse Learning team

Ability to support teachers to implement IEPs

Commitment to put students at the heart of the education process

Prior experience and interest in supporting students with learning difficulties across Secondary (Years 11/12 preferred)

An understanding of and ability to differentiate curriculum.

Ability to conduct standardised testing

Willingness to conduct numeracy and literacy interventions with students, working collaboratively with the class teachers

Use data to drive progress and improve the existing provisions

Ability to collaborate with and implement strategies given by external specialists such as psychologists

Willingness to support the Christian ethos of the School

Ability to work collaboratively with parents and mentors

Please apply online, addressing your application to the Principal, Mrs Rita Sakr. Your application must be supported by:

A cover letter addressing the selection criteria and stating why you wish to work in this role

An updated CV, confirming your skills, education, qualifications, and work history

A list of at least two referees with contact details.

Pared is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment. We value and uphold the rights of children and young people and actively promote their safety and wellbeing. All applicants must demonstrate a commitment to child safety, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and comply with Pared's/the school's child safe Codes of Conduct. Employment at Pared is subject to a verified Working with Children Check clearance and robust recruitment and selection processes designed to ensure the safety of children and young people.