Special Education Teacher (Permanent or Temporary)

Pacific Hills Christian School; Yamba; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Hope Christian School in NSW is seeking an enthusiastic Special Education Teacher for permanent or temporary full-time roles commencing in Term 1, 2027. The successful applicant will support students with additional needs within a caring, Christian school community and collaborate with staff to deliver high-quality education.

You will develop, implement, and review individualized education programs, contribute to pastoral care, and use technology to enhance learning.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and review effective individualized education programs.
• Experience working with students with a disability is desirable but not essential.
• Teachers who are interested in developing their general teaching and learning skills within a Special Education context are encouraged to apply.
• Valley Hope Christian School is a child-safe workplace; all candidates are required to provide NSW Working with Children Check Number for verification.
• Candidates must comply with NSW Teacher Accreditation Act and provide their NESA Accreditation Number for verification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and review effective individualized education programs.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the pastoral care of students.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Ability to organise and direct teaching support staff.
• Sound technology skills.
• Be committed to your own professional learning and growth.

Skills

Pastoral care

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative work

Organise staff

Technology skills

Professional learning

Job description

Special Education Teacher (Permanent or Temporary)

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Job Category: Teaching: Special Education

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced teacher with a passion for supporting students with additional needs? Join our growing Christian school community and make a meaningful difference in the lives of learners.

Permanent or temporary full time opportunities are available, commencing in Term 1, 2027 (part time options may also be negotiable for the right candidate)

Applications are invited from educators with a passion for teaching students with additional needs, who enjoy working collaboratively and who wish to be a part of a caring and innovative school community. Applicants must have demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and review effective individiualised education programs.

Experience working with students with a disability is desirable but not essential. Teachers who are interested in developing their general teaching and learning skills within a Special Education context are encouraged to apply.

Valley Hope Christian School is a special school providing Christian Education for students with a mild to moderate level of intellectual delay or Autism in Year 1 to Year 12. This co-educational Christian learning community is committed to developing and nurturing its students. Valley Hope Christian School is located near Yamba (in Townsend) on the far north coast of NSW and is part of the Pacific Group of ten Christian schools, with six of these schools located in regional NSW. Valley Hope Christian School is located on the same site as Pacific Valley Christian School and has its own Principal but shares facilities. Each student is unique, and we aim to develop the full potential in each individual by providing a mixture of individualised and small group instruction and support. Valley Hope Christian School has a clear vision to honour Christ in all its programs and practices. Each staff member is a committed Christian and holds strongly to the belief that we are all created and loved by God.

Desired Skills and Experience

To be effective in this position you will:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the pastoral care of students
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Ability to organise and direct teaching support staff
• Sound technology skills
• Be committed to your own professional learning and growth

As a valued member of our community you will:

• Have the opportunity to be a part of a supportive Christian community
• Share in daily devotions as a staff
• Access career growth & development
• Have Global Mission opportunities
• Accessibility to AISNSW's Fitness Passport Program

The School offers staff the opportunity to grow in their careers in a strongly mentored and caring environment. Commitment to a local church and the ethos of Christian education is essential. Applications should include a reference from a minister of the church you regularly attend.

For further information, please contact the HR Department by email [e-mail] , referencing the school and role you are enquiring about.

Valley Hope Christian School is a child safe workplace; all candidates are required to provide their NSW Working with Children Check Number for verification.

Candidates must comply with the NSW Teacher Accreditation Act and provide their NESA Accreditation Number for verification.