Casual Teacher

Aspect Inc; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 8,533,000 - 10,654,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional learning opportunities

Casual hourly rate

Special education allowance

Salary packaging options

Employee referral incentives

Discounts and memberships

EAP program

Job summary

Aspect is seeking casual teachers for Term 3, 2026 at Aspect Hills Shire School, Gables, NSW. The role supports students on the autism spectrum with small class sizes and a multidisciplinary team, including a school psychologist and therapists.

You will work with families and educators to tailor learning programs to each student’s needs. Registration with NESA, NSW WWCC, and a valid licence will be required, with competitive hourly pay and additional allowances.

Qualifications

• NESA registration to teach in NSW is required.
• Special Education qualifications are preferred.
• Experience with students on the autism spectrum is desirable.
• NSW Working with Children Check clearance is required.
• Depending on location, a current driver’s licence may be essential.
• A Light Rigid (LR) driver's licence is desirable.
• An international police clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support tailored learning environments for autistic students.
• Collaborate with teachers, aides and therapists to plan and deliver lessons.
• Deliver quality learning programs in small-class settings.
• Assist in assessing and reporting student progress and outcomes.

Skills

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Patient-focused approach

Education

NESA registration to teach in NSW

Special Education qualifications preferred

Teach in NSW qualification (B.Ed. or equivalent)

Tools

NSW Working with Children Check

Current driver’s licence

LR driver’s licence desirable

International police clearance

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven. At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspirations of people on the autism spectrum.

Job Description

• Casual teaching employment opportunities available from Term 3, 2026
• $61 - $77 per hour (incl. casual loading) + special education allowance & superannuation
• Located at Aspect Hills Shire School, Gables, NSW.

Start and end every day doing something amazing!

What you will do:

Aspect is a leader in education for children on the autism spectrum. Working at Aspect means you will be supported by a team of passionate professional educators. You will help create a learning environment that tailors to the individual needs of students through evidence informed best practice in autism. Class sizes are small and you always have the assistance of a dedicated teacher aide. You will work closely in a team that includes the student, family, teacher aide and other professionals such as our school psychologist, speech therapists and occupational therapists to develop and deliver quality learning programs. This wrap-around multi-disciplinary approach to support means that you will gain new skills and work experience that can help you reach your professional goals.

“Every day is so different from the last, I learn each day from the students... I love the diversity and uniqueness of each student and assisting them to learn in the way that suits them best. Aspect is amazing at student focused learning, I have never experienced such a nourishing learning environment with a strong child-based focus. I truly enjoy every day, watching the student's anxiety fade and their creativity shine through.” Teacher, Aspect School

Education:

Aspect Schools are leaders in education for children on the autism spectrum K-12, leading the way in developing and applying innovative, evidence-based education approaches that create positive outcomes for autistic students and young people.

It’s the perfect time to join one of our ten Aspect Schools as we continue on our exciting journey alongside Dr Lyn Sharratt to put focus on data, demonstrating growth of students learning and development. Our dedicated Educators are transforming the landscape of autism education, paving the way for brighter futures and boundless opportunities for our students.

About Aspect Hills Shire School:

Aspect has opened a new state-of-the-art primary school in Box Hill. The school opened for Term 1, 2025.

The new school is located within The Gables, a vibrant new suburb that is owned and developed by Stockland. The campus will cater for 72 students on the autism spectrum from Kindergarten to Year 6.

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

• NESA registration to teach in NSW
• Special Education qualifications are preferred
• Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or with other intellectual disability (desirable)
• NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment
• Depending on the school's location/requirements it may be essential to have a current driver's licence
• A Light Rigid (LR) driver's licence (desirable)
• You may be required to provide an international police clearance.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Ongoing Professional Learning opportunities for advancement
• Casual hourly rate of between $61.94 - $77.34 per hour (depending on qualifications, accreditation, and relevant teaching experience) + special education allowance + superannuation
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Employee referral incentives
• Access to a wide range of discounts through Beny on everyday purchases
• Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with Converge International.

This position is covered by the Independent Schools (Teachers) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025.

Applications close: Monday, 22nd June 2026.

Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.

Successful candidates will be asked to provide their statements of service to calculate their remuneration step level. If you don't already have these, it's a good idea to request these from your previous employers now to ensure there is no delay in the recruitment process.

Enquiries should be directed to: Shane Morris, Principal, Aspect Hills Shire School, or (email protected)

Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.