Teacher Special Education

Overview

Job Description - Teacher Special Education - Taree High School (0000B2CY)

Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number

A900148589

Number of Positions

1

Remuneration

Total Remuneration Package: valued at up to $151,704.00. Base salary ranges from $87,550.00 to $133,846.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience.

School

Taree High School

Staffing Area

Taree

FTE

1.000

Contact

Phone: 0447 521 166; School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

15-Oct-2025, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

Teachers

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

At Taree High School, we empower every student to excel and contribute meaningfully to their community through a holistic education that values lifelong learning, cultural respect, and personal growth. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity, preparing students for diverse futures in a global society.

Taree High School, situated in the Manning Valley, educates a diverse community of 680 students, including a significant 22% representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Our curriculum and facilities are state-of-the-art, supporting a wide range of interests and pathways, from the arts and sciences to vocational training and beyond. We are committed to the Connected Communities Strategy, embedding Biripi culture and Gathang language into our learning environment. Our approach to education is holistic, fostering respect and belonging. Through programs, a strong wellbeing support system, and community partnerships, we aim for every student to thrive and contribute positively to society.

Specific Selection Criteria

- Approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with autism (secondary) and mild to moderate intellectual disabilities (secondary) with demonstrated ability to implement strategies to meet student individual needs.
- Demonstrated commitment to student wellbeing with the ability to develop and effectively implement individual learning plans, behaviour support plans and risk management plans with all stakeholders while providing a culture of high expectations for all students in a multistage setting.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the proven ability to work collaboratively, proactively and professionally with colleagues, parents, carers, school learning support officers, support agencies and the wider community.

Conditions: An unconditional full approval to teach is required. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you must commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.

Special Notes

Applicants seeking either permanent full time or permanent part time employment are encouraged to apply. If the recommended applicant is seeking permanent part time employment (FTE from 0.1 to 0.9 inclusive), they will be offered an appointment at their desired FTE. Applicants on the eligibility list will be offered the remaining FTE but are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage. Applicants should include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

About NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all groups. If we can make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion. New merit selection guidelines have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and panels. Attachments must be in PDF format.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their connection to their country and culture.

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