Why work with us?
Our vision is to provide every learner with an equitable and outstanding education. We are committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to reach or exceed their full potential through a quality curriculum. By fostering a culture of high expectations, supported by consistent systems and processes, we strive for continuous improvement. We are committed to excellence, equity, and inclusion to produce active citizens ready to contribute to a better world - transforming lives through the power of education.
About the Role
The Permanent Support Unit Teacher is a school-based classroom teaching position requiring the capacity to deliver high-quality, differentiated and inclusive teaching and learning programs that respond to the diverse learning, wellbeing and support needs of students with disability. The role involves developing, implementing and reviewing personalised learning and support plans, making appropriate adjustments to curriculum and assessment, and using evidence-based practices to support student engagement, participation, independence and achievement. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs), teaching staff, executive staff, families and relevant external professionals to ensure coordinated and individualised support for students. As a member of Airds High School’s eight-class Support Unit, the teacher will contribute to consistent faculty practices, transition planning, behaviour and wellbeing supports, and opportunities for students to meaningfully participate in the broader school community. The role requires a clear understanding of Airds High School’s Strategic Plan and the Connected Communities Strategy, with teaching practice aligned to the school’s vision, priorities and commitment to strong, positive relationships with students, families and the wider community.
1. Approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with autism spectrum disorder, mild intellectual disabilities, complex learning and support needs and behavioural difficulties.
2. Demonstrated capacity to program and differentiate the curriculum and include whole school priorities for students with diverse learning needs.
3. Highly developed organisational, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team to build positive relationships and effectively liaise with students, staff, parents/carers, and external agencies.
4. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy, with the capacity to embed culturally responsive practices that strengthen student engagement, wellbeing, cultural identity and educational outcomes
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.
This advertisement is for two permanent 1.0 FTE teacher positions.
If you are new or returning to the Department of Education and have relevant prior professional experience, you can submit a Salary determination for classroom teachers application form to request a salary determination. Until the outcome of any such determination is confirmed, your salary offer will remain at Step 1 then be updated at a later date (typically a 1–2 week processing time post receipt of the form). For further details on this process, please see the Department’s policy here: Salary determination.
Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.
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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.
Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.
Additional Information
Duties will include:
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Delivering differentiated, evidence-based teaching and learning for students with disability and diverse learning needs
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Developing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing Personalised Learning and Support Plans (PLSPs)
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Planning and delivering appropriate curriculum, including Life Skills outcomes where applicable
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Making and documenting reasonable adjustments in accordance with individual student needs
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Assessing and monitoring student learning, wellbeing, engagement and progress against individual goals
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Working collaboratively with SLSOs, including providing clear direction to support the effective implementation of learning, behaviour, communication and personal care programs
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Consulting regularly with students, parents/carers, executive staff, allied health professionals and external agencies
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Contributing positively to the operation of an 8-class Support Unit through collaboration, shared programming, consistent practices and teamwork
How to Apply
Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.
To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.
