Teacher

**Company Description** Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia)**is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.

At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspirations of people on the autism spectrum.
- ** Help our students be the best they can be**:

- ** Australia's largest national provider of autism-specific educational services**:

- ** Maximum term contract to 19 December 2025**:

- ** Full-time teaching position**:

- ** Base salary $90,100 - 127,281k + special education allowance $3,699 p.a. (pro rata for part-time employment)**:

- ** Located at Aspect South East Sydney School satellite class located at Leichhardt, NSW**

**_ Start and end every day doing _**_something_**_ amazing_**

**What you will do**:
Aspect is a leader in education for children on the autism spectrum. Working at Aspect means you will be supported by a team of passionate professional educators. You will help create a learning environment that tailors to the individual needs of students through evidence informed best practice in autism. Class sizes are small and you always have the assistance of a dedicated teacher aide. You will work closely in a team that includes the student, family, teacher aide and other professionals such as our school psychologist, speech therapists and occupational therapists to develop and deliver quality learning programs. This wrap-around multi-disciplinary approach to support means that you will gain new skills and work experience that can help you reach your professional goals.
- "Every day is so different from the last, I learn each day from the students... I love the diversity and uniqueness of each student and assisting them to learn in the way that suits them best. Aspect is amazing at student focused learning, I have never experienced such a nourishing learning environment with a strong child-based focus. I truly enjoy every day, watching the student's anxiety fade and their creativity shine through."_ Teacher, Aspect School

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**_ Education:_**
- It’s the perfect time to join one of our ten _Aspect Schools as we embark on our exciting journey alongside _**_Lyn _**_Sharratt_**_ _**_to pu_t focus on data, demonstrating growth of students learning and development. Our dedicated Educators are transforming the landscape of autism education, paving the way for brighter futures and boundless opportunities for our students._

**About the School**:
Aspect South East Sydney School provides placement for approximately 210 students on the autism spectrum from ages 4 to 18 years of age. The School’s main sites are at Peakhurst, Marrickville and Loftus and there are 9 satellite classes within Sydney Catholic schools and Department of Education schools across the South East Sydney region of Sydney.

To find out more about our school, click here.
**Qualifications** What we are looking for**:

- NESA registration to teach in NSW
- Special Education qualifications are preferred
- Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or with other intellectual disability (desirable)
- NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment
- Depending on the school's location/requirements it may be essential to have a current driver's licence
- A Light Rigid (LR) driver's licence (desirable)
- You may be required to provide an international police clearance.

**Additional Information** What we offer**:

- Ongoing Professional Learning opportunities for advancement
- Full-time base salary of $90k - $127k (depending on qualifications, accreditation, and relevant teaching experience) + **special education allowance $3,699 p.a.** + superannuation, pro rata for part-time employment or casual loading as applicable
- Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
- Employee referral incentive
- Access to a wide range of discounts through _Blue Light Card_ on everyday purchases
- Discounted membership to fitness facilities through _Fitness Passport_
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

This position is covered by the _Independent Schools (Teachers) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025._

**Applications close**: Friday, 9th May 2025
- Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process._