Class Teacher

Cedars Christian College; Farmborough Heights; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars Christian College – Farmborough Heights NSW is inviting applications for a Class Teacher in the Aspire program starting January 2027. The role requires strong curriculum knowledge, ability to support students with autism and/or intellectual impairments, and willingness to pursue Special Education qualifications.

You will work in a collaborative team within Cedars’ community and uphold Biblical values.

Qualifications

• Must have thorough curriculum knowledge and strong teaching practice.
• Experience or willingness to undertake Special Education study.
• Ability to create safe, inclusive, and challenging learning environments.
• Experience working with students with disability.
• Ability to integrate Christian worldview and Biblical truth into lessons.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver classes for Years 3–8 with a focus on remedial literacy, numeracy, and life skills.
• Structure lessons to meet diverse academic and wellbeing needs.
• Develop and implement learning and behaviour management plans.
• Collaborate with staff to contribute to College culture and student wellbeing.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Teaching practice

Special Education

Learning environments

Disability experience

Christian worldview

Team collaboration

Culture building

Technology skills

Education

Special Education qualifications

Job description

Cedars Christian College – Farmborough Heights NSW

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

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