Teacher (LWB Education). Permanent Full Time

Job no: 505764

Employment type: Full Time

Location: Sydney

Categories: Education

• Deliver inclusive, engaging learning that helps young people thrive in education
• Build strong connections with students and support their learning journey
• Generous salary packaging benefits - up to $18,550 per year, tax free

About the Organisation

LWB Education is a wholly owned subsidiary of Life Without Barriers and is comprised of a network of schools supporting young people to re-engage in education by providing high school aged students with inclusive and flexible learning options.

Our schools support young people to navigate educational, social, and wellbeing needs, helping to remove obstacles so that they can thrive in education.

At LWB Education, young people are at the heart of their learning journey, empowered to explore their potential, build their skills, and create meaningful pathways for their future.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Mount Druitt

Commencement Date: January 2026

In 2026, LWB Education will launch our first four campuses in Newcastle, Grafton, Mount Druitt, and Dubbo, each with a Teacher and Youth Worker for up to 15 students.

As a Teacher, you will provide flexible, engaging learning for young people who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education, fostering an inclusive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed classroom.

You will partner with families and community agencies to support students, champion their needs, and facilitate smooth learning transitions while fostering a safe, compliant, and supportive learning environment.

Support for this role is provided by the NSW School Principal, Administration Officer, and the National LWB Education team

Learn more about LWB Education here:

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging learning programs, including integrated, applied, and accredited learning, literacy and numeracy support, and individual learning plans.
• Create an inclusive, culturally responsive environment that supports wellbeing, engagement, and strong community connections.
• Apply trauma-informed and therapeutic practices to manage behaviours and promote positive outcomes for young people.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with young people and their families, supporting participation, life skills, and cultural identity.
• Work collaboratively with teams and external agencies to provide coordinated support and smooth transitions.
• Maintain accurate records, meet compliance requirements, and actively contribute to professional development and a safe, supportive learning environment.

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Education (Primary and/or Secondary)
• Active NESA accreditation or ability to obtain (per 2024 NSW Teacher Accreditation Manual).
• Proven expertise in designing and delivering a variety of flexible learning options tailored to the diverse needs, characteristics, and learning styles of young people who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education.
• Skilled in differentiating instruction and adapting approaches to support neurodivergent learners as needed.
• High level communication skills including the ability to build and maintain good working relationships with young people, families and internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge of NSW curriculum requirements including NESA syllabus outcomes for Years 7–10. (Home | NSW Curriculum | NSW Education Standards Authority)
• Current First Aid certification
• Current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence and ability to drive 12 seat vehicles.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and NSW Working with Children Check.

How to Apply:

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts.

• For role enquiries contact the LWB Education team via
• For general enquiries contact Kristy Crowe via

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applications close at midnight Thursday 6th November 2025

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

At LWB Education, we all share the responsibility for child safety.

Advertised: 10 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 06 Nov :55 AUS Eastern Daylight Time