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Teacher / Tutor
Individual Learning Teacher
Teacher / Tutor
#645069
Remote / WFH
Job Description
Individual Learning Teacher (Y7-12)
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The role of the Individual Learning Teacher is focused on supporting the needs of a diverse range of
students who, may require a personalised approach to their learning. Students with diverse needs are
incorporated within a multi-tiered system for support framework, which is developed within the whole school
context and reflects Barker’s strategic teaching and learning priorities.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Identification and Assessment
• Use a range of assessment tools, (including interpretation of standardised and curriculum-based
assessments) to identify students with diverse learning needs and inform personalised support
strategies
Collaboratively developing adjusted assessment strategies and appropriate reporting formats for
targeted students.
Implementation of personalised teaching and learning to meet the diverse needs of students.
Reporting and recording of student progress.
Supporting student learning through Teaching and Learning program planning and support
Ability to Identify and implement evidence-based strategies and interventions to support student needs.
Demonstrated ability and capacity to work cooperatively and productively as part of a team including
educators and allied health professionals.
Ability to work collaboratively with a range of staff to plan, implement and evaluate differentiated
learning programs and curriculum.
Capacity to team teach with a range of classroom teachers to collaboratively plan, implement and
evaluate the effectiveness of in-class strategies, supports and adjustments for targeted students.
Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate a range of Learning Support programs and initiatives to improve
student outcomes.
Ability to plan, coordinate, monitor and evaluate range of initiatives to cater for high potential students.
Ability to teach Stage 4 English and/or Mathematics
Building School Capacity
• Assist with providing classroom teachers with professional advice and support (employing a range of
approaches e.g. team teaching, strategy modelling, teacher mentoring, staff information sessions) on
how to best cater for the diverse learning needs in their classrooms.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers in assessing and monitoring the progress
of students.
People & Culture
Student Disability Provisions
• Prepare student applications for Disability Provisions following Board of Studies guidelines.
Invigilate assessment adjustments / disability provisions
Identify/implement/evaluate appropriate Assessment Adjustments for students (7-12) in
assessments/examinations.
Student Learning Plans (LP)
• Understanding of, and experience in, the collaborative process of designing and implementing Individual
Learning Plans.
Preparation of appropriate Learning Plan documentation including feedback and information to key
stakeholders.
Experience with NCCD and legislative responsibilities associated with the DDA and the Standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Relevant academic teaching qualifications and NESA qualifications
Relevant teaching experience
ESSENTIAL PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Intelligent, lateral thinker
Innovative/creative personal style
Self-assessing to ensure consistency in achieving high performance of projects and strategic plans
Exceptional personal standards of honesty, integrity and professionalism
Strong motivation, influencing and team-building skills
Strong negotiation skills
Highly refined communication skills, both written and oral
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to support the Christian values and ethos of the School
ACCOUNTABILITY
Child Safety
Barker College has an abiding commitment to the safety, protection and well-being of all children and young
people in our care. All staff members will be held accountable for ensuring adherence to the policies of the
School, in particular those relating to the safeguarding of children.
General
Breaches to a staff member’s responsibilities and/or authority will be managed through the School’s
Disciplinary Management Procedures. This defined accountability is underpinned by Barker College’s Code
of Conduct and the Complaints Procedures.
Work Health and Safety
All staff members will be held accountable for their actions and omissions where it affects their own or
another person’s workplace safety.
People & Culture
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Prepared to undertake any additional training to complement the position
Flexible working hours
ORGANISATION CHART RELATIVE TO POSITION
The Manager’s Manager: Head of Curriculum & Academics
The Immediate Manager: The Head of Individual Learning Centre (PK-12)
This position: Individual Learning Teacher (Y7-12)
APPROVAL
This position description accurately details the primary duties and responsibilities of an Individual Learning
Teacher (Y7-12).
Approved by the Head of Individual Learning Centre (PK-12) on 2 July 2026.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The role of the Individual Learning Teacher is focused on supporting the needs of a diverse range of
students who, may require a personalised approach to their learning. Students with diverse needs are
incorporated within a multi-tiered system for support framework, which is developed within the whole school
context and reflects Barker’s strategic teaching and learning priorities.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Identification and Assessment
• Use a range of assessment tools, (including interpretation of standardised and curriculum-based
assessments) to identify students with diverse learning needs and inform personalised support
strategies
Collaboratively developing adjusted assessment strategies and appropriate reporting formats for
targeted students.
Implementation of personalised teaching and learning to meet the diverse needs of students.
Reporting and recording of student progress.
Supporting student learning through Teaching and Learning program planning and support
Ability to Identify and implement evidence-based strategies and interventions to support student needs.
Demonstrated ability and capacity to work cooperatively and productively as part of a team including
educators and allied health professionals.
Ability to work collaboratively with a range of staff to plan, implement and evaluate differentiated
learning programs and curriculum.
Capacity to team teach with a range of classroom teachers to collaboratively plan, implement and
evaluate the effectiveness of in-class strategies, supports and adjustments for targeted students.
Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate a range of Learning Support programs and initiatives to improve
student outcomes.
Ability to plan, coordinate, monitor and evaluate range of initiatives to cater for high potential students.
Ability to teach Stage 4 English and/or Mathematics
Building School Capacity
• Assist with providing classroom teachers with professional advice and support (employing a range of
approaches e.g. team teaching, strategy modelling, teacher mentoring, staff information sessions) on
how to best cater for the diverse learning needs in their classrooms.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers in assessing and monitoring the progress
of students.
People & Culture
Student Disability Provisions
• Prepare student applications for Disability Provisions following Board of Studies guidelines.
Invigilate assessment adjustments / disability provisions
Identify/implement/evaluate appropriate Assessment Adjustments for students (7-12) in
assessments/examinations.
Student Learning Plans (LP)
• Understanding of, and experience in, the collaborative process of designing and implementing Individual
Learning Plans.
Preparation of appropriate Learning Plan documentation including feedback and information to key
stakeholders.
Experience with NCCD and legislative responsibilities associated with the DDA and the Standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Relevant academic teaching qualifications and NESA qualifications
Relevant teaching experience
ESSENTIAL PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Intelligent, lateral thinker
Innovative/creative personal style
Self-assessing to ensure consistency in achieving high performance of projects and strategic plans
Exceptional personal standards of honesty, integrity and professionalism
Strong motivation, influencing and team-building skills
Strong negotiation skills
Highly refined communication skills, both written and oral
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to support the Christian values and ethos of the School
ACCOUNTABILITY
Child Safety
Barker College has an abiding commitment to the safety, protection and well-being of all children and young
people in our care. All staff members will be held accountable for ensuring adherence to the policies of the
School, in particular those relating to the safeguarding of children.
General
Breaches to a staff member’s responsibilities and/or authority will be managed through the School’s
Disciplinary Management Procedures. This defined accountability is underpinned by Barker College’s Code
of Conduct and the Complaints Procedures.
Work Health and Safety
All staff members will be held accountable for their actions and omissions where it affects their own or
another person’s workplace safety.
People & Culture
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Prepared to undertake any additional training to complement the position
Flexible working hours
ORGANISATION CHART RELATIVE TO POSITION
The Manager’s Manager: Head of Curriculum & Academics
The Immediate Manager: The Head of Individual Learning Centre (PK-12)
This position: Individual Learning Teacher (Y7-12)
APPROVAL
This position description accurately details the primary duties and responsibilities of an Individual Learning
Teacher (Y7-12).
Approved by the Head of Individual Learning Centre (PK-12) on 2 July 2026.
