Teacher Special Education

Teacher Special Education - Murrumbidgee Regional High School - Griffith ($20k Recruitment Bonus plus $5K to $8K Relocation Support)
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Permanent full-time job recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia).
Job Reference: 0000B19C
Closing date: September 10, 2025, 2 a.m. (AEST)
Location: Coolah St, Griffith 2680 NSW, Australia
Type: Full-Time
Status: Permanent
Contact: Richard Wiseman,
Position Information
Murrumbidgee Regional High School - Griffith, is a newly de-merged secondary school situated in Griffith, with a 2025 enrolment of 575 students.
The enrolment profile includes 107 students with an Aboriginal Heritage, 143 with a Pasifika background, and a significant number of students from EAL/D backgrounds.
The new secondary educational structure for the former Murrumbidgee Regional High School includes 2 independent schools supported by a Senior Cross School Coordinator who will ensure the provision of the legacy benefits arising from the previously merged school.
The school will share linkages with Murrumbidgee High School - Wade, including senior curriculum and an Aboriginal Learning and Engagement Centre.
Murrumbidgee Regional High School – Griffith, includes a support unit with 3 classes, the Riverina Suspension Centre - Griffith, and a Clontarf Academy to support the educational provision for Aboriginal boys.
Students at the school benefit from the multi-award winning Murrumbidgee Academy of STEM Excellence (MASE) Academy that provides education to students in partner primary schools and secondary schools right across NSW.
The school seeks to continue to build on the growing academic performance of students, supporting them through strong academic, cultural, sporting and vocational pathways.
Positioned at the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, Griffith stands as a sizable regional city.
This location grants it access to a diverse array of industries, cultural establishments and local sports teams that are deeply integrated into the community fabric.
The city's assets include its own airport, hospital, specialised facilities, and a wide spectrum of retail establishments.
The Griffith area is proud to be the home of some of Australia's finest wineries, large scale food and fibre production and host of significant innovative and engineering enterprises.
The collective offerings of Griffith, along with its status as a hub for various attractions, make it an enticing lifestyle destination.
Specific Selection Criteria
Approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with Autism (Secondary).
Demonstrated ability to differentiate curriculum and to devise,implement and review effective individualised education programs that enrich learning experiences for all students, whilst supporting their behavioural, social and well being needs.
Demonstrated classroom managemant skills that support the needs of a diverse range of students, including students with challenging behaviours.
Conditions
Successful applicants may be entitled to a Recruitment Bonus of $20,000 (Conditions Apply).
The Recruitment Bonus will be paid on a pro rata basis for permanent part-time teachers and executive staff.
The maximum recruitment bonus available for a position is $20,000, including any job share arrangements.
A Relocation Support Payment of $5,000 up to $8,000 will be available for eligible applicants.
An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement.
If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to 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 for this position.
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 are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.
This advertisement is for 3 teacher positions.
About The 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 ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team () or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels.
The guidelines are located here.
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