Classroom Teacher

Mater Dei School is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for full time Classroom Teaching positions commencing in January 2026. Mater Dei School is also open to considering suitably qualified part time candidates.

About Mater Dei

Mater Dei School is the original educational service of the Mater Dei Organisation. As 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 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. 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

Have current NESA accreditation and registration to work in a NSW school including Conditional or Provisional accreditation.

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

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 oral 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

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 2024

Salary Packaging increase your take-home pay

Fitness Passport discounted gym memberships

Smaller class sizes with additional support

Idyllic rural setting

For enquiries please email Jennifer Foldes Principal at and provide your best contact number.