Casual Teachers

Aspect; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 107,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional learning opportunities

Casual teaching positions

Salary packaging options

Employee referral incentives

Discounts via Beny program

EAP (Converge)

Job summary

Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) is seeking casual relief teachers for Primary and High School across Western Sydney locations. Join a leading, non-profit provider focused on evidence-informed education for students on the autism spectrum.

You will work with dedicated educators, families and professionals to tailor learning for each child, across multiple sites in NSW. Applicants should hold NSW teacher registration (NESA) and NSW Working with Children Check, with special education

Qualifications

• Availability to be a casual relief teacher (CRT) across NSW locations.
• NESA registration to teach in NSW for Primary and High School.
• Special Education qualifications are preferred.
• Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or with other intellectual disabilities (desirable).
• NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment.
• Current driver’s licence may be essential depending on location.
• An international police clearance may be required.
• Flexibility in working across multiple locations: Wetherill Park, Blacktown, Schofields, Richmond, Penrith & Springwood.

Responsibilities

• Help our students be the best they can be.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality learning programs.
• Contribute to small-class, student-focused learning experiences.
• Support family involvement and data-driven progress across multiple sites.

Skills

CRT availability

Autism experience

Driver's licence

Flexibility across locations

Police clearance awareness

Education

NESA registration to teach in NSW

Special Education qualifications preferred

WWCC clearance

Job description

• Compensation: AUD 61.94 - AUD 77.34 - hourly

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 seekto understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspirations of people on the autism spectrum.

Job Description

• Help our students be the best they can be!
• Australia's largest nationalprovider of autism-specific educational services
• Multiple casual opportunities available for both Primary and High School Teachers
• Located atAspect Western Sydney School in the following locations: Springwood, Richmond, Schofields, Blacktown & Penrith.

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

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 tenAspect 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 the School:

Aspect Western SydneySchool provides placement for approximately145 students on the autism spectrumfrom Kindergarten to year 12. Our main site is located at Wetherill Park with 14 satellite classeswithin the Catholic and Department of Education schools acrossthe Western and South Western regions of Sydney.

• Availability to be a casual relief teacher (CRT) across our various locations
• NESA registration to teach in NSW, both Primary and High School Teachers
• Special Education qualifications are preferred
• Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or with other intellectual disabilities(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
• You may be required to provide an international police clearance
• Flexibility in working across multiple locations; Wetherill Park, Blacktown, Schofields, Richmond, Penrith & Springwood (Blue Mountains).

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Ongoing Professional Learning opportunities for advancement
• Casual teaching positions available (Primary & High School)
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Employee referral incentives
• Access to a wide range of discounts through Beny on everydaypurchases
• Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with Converge International.

Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the selection 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: Michelle Zikmundovsky, Principal, Aspect Western Sydney School, 0474 424 436 or [e-mail]

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.