The Permanent Inclusion and 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 Vincentia High School’s fifteen-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 Vincentia High School’s Excellence Plan, with teaching practice aligned to the school’s vision, priorities and commitment to strong, positive relationships with students, families and the wider community.
Approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with autism spectrum disorder, mild intellectual disabilities, complex learning and support needs and emotional disturbance.
Demonstrated capacity to program and differentiate the curriculum and include whole school priorities for students with diverse learning needs in a safe, inclusive learning environment to maximise student growth and promote high expectations
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to establish effective partnerships with parents, community, support agencies, and colleagues to achieve improved outcomes for students.
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.
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.
Additional Information
Vincentia High School is a vibrant co-educational, comprehensive community school located in Jervis Bay on the South Coast of New South Wales. Proudly situated on the lands of the Wodi Wodi and Wandean people, we walk together with our local Bay and Basin community to support and build our future leaders.
The student population of around 950 is stable with 20% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The school has a FOEI of 122.
Our vision is for all students to graduate with the knowledge and skills to achieve personal success in their future pathways. Vincentia High School prides itself on delivering a comprehensive innovative curriculum that actively engages all students through challenging learning experiences. We prioritise inclusivity and students are supported by a range of cultural and well-being programs including ganya garindja and Clontarf. Personalised programs for students with a range of disabilities can be accessed through support programs mudjingaal, gumbari and dhugan, and mainstream classes.
Vincentia High School is an important member of the Bay and Basin Learning Community serving the educational needs of students from our local primary schools of Vincentia, Huskisson, Tomerong, St Georges Basin, Sanctuary Point, Sussex Inlet, Falls Creek and Jervis Bay. We value our strong partnerships with all our partner primary schools and the local business community.
For more information about our school please visit our website: www.vincentia-h.school.nsw.gov.au
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.
