Class Teacher

Cedars Christian College ASPIRE; Farmborough Heights; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars Christian College – ASPIRE, located in Wollongong, NSW, Australia, is a special school for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual impairments. We offer a stage-based, Biblical worldview curriculum in small classes and provide remedial literacy, numeracy and life skills.

We are inviting applications for a permanent full-time Class Teacher commencing January 2027. The successful applicant will demonstrate curriculum knowledge, inclusive teaching practices, and the ability

Qualifications

• Thorough curriculum knowledge and excellent teaching practice.
• Ability to structure lessons to meet diverse academic and wellbeing needs.
• Special Education qualifications or willingness to undertake study.
• Create safe, inclusive and challenging learning environments including behavior management plans.
• Experience with working with students with disability.
• Incorporate Christian worldview and Biblical truth into lessons.
• Work collaboratively within a staff team.
• Contribute positively to the culture of the College community.
• Exceptional technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons across the curriculum for Years 3–8.
• Develop and implement learning and behaviour management plans.
• Work with students with disability and adapt instruction as needed.
• Collaborate with staff and contribute to college culture.
• Incorporate Christian worldview in daily teaching and planning.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Lesson planning

Inclusive classroom

Tech skills

Disability experience

Team collaboration

Christian worldview

Education

Special Education qualification

Tools

Educational technology tools

Job description

Cedars Christian College – ASPIRE is a special school for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual impairments. Located in Wollongong, the school sits in the heart of the beautiful Illawarra region, within the grounds of Cedars Christian College. Being part of the larger Cedars community allows Aspire students opportunities to integrate into some Key Learning Areas (KLAs) in Cedars’ core classes, aligning with our shared values, mission, and vision.

The heart of Cedars ASPIRE, is an innovative forward-thinking Learning Plan that responds specifically to the academic, social, and emotional requirements unique to each child. ASPIRE’s intentionally designed curriculum is structured for smaller classroom settings and is stage-based, founded upon a Biblical worldview. It prioritises investment in remedial literacy, numeracy programs, and critical life and independent living skills.

The school currently has enrolments from Years 3-8, comprised of three small classes. Each class has approximately 5-10 students, a Class Teacher and Learning and Wellbeing Assistant. Cedars ASPIRE is growing each year and plan to offer education through to Year 12.We are currently inviting applications for the following position commencing January 2027:

Class Teacher

A permanent full-time position exists for a suitably qualified and experienced applicant who is able to demonstrate the following:

• Thorough curriculum knowledge and excellent teaching practice
• Knowledge of how to structure lessons to meet the diverse academic and wellbeing needs of students
• Special Education qualifications or willing to undertake this study
• Be able to create and maintain safe, inclusive and challenging learning environments including the development and implementation of learning and behaviour management plans
• Experience with working with students with disability
• Incorporate Christian world views understanding and Biblical truth into their lessons
• Work collaboratively within a staff team
• Contribute positively to the culture of the College community
• Exceptional technology skills

Applications close Thursday 3 December 2026

Applicants must be committed Christians, active in their own church and are also required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Number.