Specialist Teacher

5 days ago


Randwick, New South Wales, Australia Emanuel School Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Emanuel School is looking for a passionate and dedicated teacher to join our diverse learning team for 2026. We have the flexibility to suit this role to the preferred candidate, either:

  • Full time - working across Primary and High School; or
  • Part time - 0.6FTE Primary only (focused in Stage 3); and
  • Part time - 0.6FTE High School

This is a temporary position for the 2026 school year, covering for a teacher on a period of leave. The ideal candidate will have a background in special needs and inclusion and/or experience in teaching literacy, maths, and/or science.

At Emanuel School, we don't simply offer 'learning support'. Our classroom teachers collaborate with specialist teachers to seek to ensure that students with learning differences, difficulties and disabilities flourish within the School to best effect, using targeted, research based teaching techniques.

About the Successful Applicant

The successful applicant will be a suitably qualified teacher with both tertiary qualifications in teaching and in aspects of specialised/additional needs, particularly with students who are generally high functioning. Related experience in teaching students with learning differences and disabilities that affect their access to the curriculum in a mainstream environment is essential. These include Dyslexia and other language disorders, ADHD, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Autism Spectrum Disorder and hearing and sight impairments.

The successful applicant must also hold a current Working With Children Check.

To review the full job description, visit our website at

About Our School

Emanuel is an independent, co-educational, Jewish day school from Pre-school to Year 12, situated in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney.

We are a Jewish School, though you do not need to be Jewish to join our team.

Emanuel School is committed to providing co-educational excellence in a Pre-school to Year 12 continuum.  We value the individuality of all students and encourage the development of their special interests and talents. Our objective is to extend our students to the best of their ability, and to foster a love of learning, a strong sense of community and a pride in their Jewish heritage.

Emanuel School is small enough to provide an individual, nurturing environment and large enough to provide a wide range of subjects and opportunities for our students. Emanuel School is a dynamic learning community within an intimate learning environment delivering strong academic outcomes.

You can learn more about Emanuel School via our website

Why work at Emanuel?

Emanuel School has been recognised as a 5-Star Employer of Choice by The Educator magazine. This prestigious award is testament to the fact that, by working at Emanuel you will become part of a community that is supportive, caring and respectful.

We know that you are not just looking for a job, but a place to grow, develop and shine. We also know that while do we offer a salary above the Multi-Enterprise Agreement level, you're looking for more than just money.

We also know that your work:life balance is important to you. At Emanuel, not only do teachers (0.8FTE and above) have weekly 'Do Not Disturb' periods, they also won't be asked to participate in weekend sport.

When you join our team, you can also expect:

  • professional development and leadership opportunities to help develop your mind, spirit and being.
  • additional leave for Jewish High Holidays.
  • a comprehensive staff wellbeing program, including access to the School's gym and weekly staff fitness sessions with a qualified trainer and optional annual flu shots.
  • access to up to four confidential counselling sessions for yourself and immediate family each year via our EAP provider.
  • time to get to know each other, with events and activities  planned by our Social Committee.
  • where applicable, discounted school fees to staff who have children enrolled at our School.

Emanuel School is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage people from all religions and backgrounds to join our team.

How to Apply

Apply via seek or send your application to All applications should include a cover letter and a copy of your university transcripts.

Applications close: 8:00am - Thursday 16 October 2025

We encourage you to get your application in early. We reserve the right to interview applicants and make an appointment prior to the closing date.


Emanuel seeks to be a child safe school

Emanuel School is committed to promoting the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of our students as our paramount priority. We seek to maintain a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety, promoting student voice and agency.

Emanuel School has zero tolerance for child abuse and has established systems and policies to protect children, while in the School's care, from abuse and to promote physical, emotional, and cyber safety. The protection and wellbeing of students is the responsibility of all members of the Emanuel School community, and encompasses:

  • a duty of care to ensure that reasonable steps are taken to prevent harm to students which could reasonably have been foreseen
  • obligations under child protection legislation.

Emanuel School welcomes and celebrates diversity and remains committed to promoting the safety of every child.



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