SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney invites applications for a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our Transition Program on a 12-month fixed-term contract commencing Term 1, 2027. You will deliver inclusive learning programs tailored to individual student needs across academic, social, and living skills.

The role requires tertiary teaching qualifications with specialist training in Special Education, NSW NESA registration and WWCC, and a collaborative approach with families and

Qualifications

• Tertiary teaching qualifications with specialist training or postgraduate qualifications in Special Education.
• Experience with NESA Life Skills syllabi and IEP/IBP processes.
• Current NSW NESA registration and WWCC.
• Ability to collaborate with families, aides, and specialists.

Responsibilities

• Deliver NESA Life Skills programs and evidence-based strategies to build literacy, numeracy, and independent living skills.
• Develop and review tailored IEPs and IBPs alongside families and specialists.
• Maintain accurate documentation for the NCCD and meet NESA standards.
• Provide direct instructional support while fostering the social, emotional, and spiritual well-being of neurodiverse students.
• Collaborate with Teachers' Aides, supervise grounds, and participate in co-curricular activities, camps, and school events.

Skills

NESA Life Skills knowledge

NCCD evidence collection

IEP/IBP development

Collaboration with families

Education

Special Education qualification

Job description

• Highly regarded independent girls' school - Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12
• Excellent opportunity in a dynamicenvironment
• Extremely well-resourced departments
• Full-time, temporary position, commencing Term 1, 2027

About PLC Sydney:

Located in Croydon, NSW, Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney is a Pre - K to Year 12 day and boarding school for girls, grounded in Christian values and widely recognised for its innovation, academic excellence, and commitment to care and inclusion.

With a proud heritage dating back to 1888, PLC Sydney is a school that honours tradition while embracing innovation, offering both the HSC and Cambridge A - levels. Named among the Top 100 Innovative Schools globally by Cambridge University, the College is deeply committed to helping young women discover their gifts, find their place and lead with integrity. Its vibrant campus culture fösters deep connection, lifelong learning, and a sense of purpose that is nurtured across generations.

The Opportunity:

PLC Sydney is seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Special Education Teacher to join our Transition Program team on a 12-month fixed-term contract commencing Term 1, 2027. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, inclusive learning programs tailored to individual student needs across academic, social, and living skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver NESA Life Skills programs and evidence-based strategies to build literacy, numeracy, and independent living skills.
• Develop and review tailored Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs) alongside families and specialists.
• Maintain accurate documentation for the National Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) and meet NESA standards.
• Provide direct instructional support while fostering the social, emotional, and spiritual well-being of neurodiverse students.
• Collaborate with Teachers' Aides, supervise grounds, and participate in co-curricular activities, camps, and school events.

Selection Criteria:

• Tertiary teaching qualifications with specialist training or postgraduate qualifications in Special Education.
• Demonstrated experience with NESA Life Skills syllabi, NCCD evidence collection, and evidence-based learning strategies for students with disabilities.
• Proven ability to construct effective IEPs and IBPs in collaboration with families and support teams.
• Current NESA registration and NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Youwill be required to support the Christian ethos of the College.

A Role Statement is available on the website when you click through to apply online.