Teacher

Indie Education; Fairfield; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-effective packaging

Paid personal leave

Professional development

Wellness program

Travel opportunities

Uniform provided

Internal mobility

Job summary

Indie Education in New South Wales seeks a passionate registered teacher to join our expanding national network. You’ll enjoy smaller class sizes, manageable hours and generous remuneration while delivering high-quality education tailored to each student’s needs.

Ideal candidates hold NSW accreditation, with experience in primary or secondary settings. The role offers professional development, travel across sites, and a supportive leadership team. Apply by 17 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Registered teacher with NSW accreditation or eligibility.
• Experience in primary or secondary education preferred.
• Familiarity with Australian Professional Standards for Teachers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach in line with curriculum and NSW F-10 where relevant.
• Plan, write and deliver differentiated lessons for each student.
• Embed best practice pedagogy in lesson plans.
• Collaborate with small team to implement feedback and mentoring.
• Develop and implement Individual Learning Plans for students.
• Provide timely feedback and assess student progress.
• Build positive, professional relationships with students.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum planning

Differentiated instruction

Assessment & reporting

Student engagement

Collaboration

Education

NESA accreditation (NSW)

Tools

Job description

Keen to get stuck into a permanent, full-time career with a progressive, independent school with a growing national network of campuses?

Crave smaller class sizes, manageable hours and generous remuneration? If this is you and you are a primary or secondary school-trained registered teacher passionate about re-engaging students with learning, we would like to meet you. Graduates through to highly experienced teachers are welcome to apply.

In 2026 our first year out salary for a 4 or 5 year trained teacher is $117,092 and $121,358 base plus superannuation, respectively, and this increases with experience to the top of the scale at $131,925. As we are a registered charity you can also take advantage of our generous salary packaging to boost your take home pay.

Our highly experienced teaching team is supported by a Head of School, Assistant Heads of School, Learning Assistants, and Senior/Welfare Officers.

The role may commence ASAP, or we will wait for the right person.

Indie School provides students theopportunity to learn in a supportiveenvironment using individualised learning and education plans, tailored to each student's own education and life circumstances. Smaller class sizes allow students greater opportunity to identify their strengths and work to improve areas in which they lack confidence.

The greatest difference between Indie School and many other alternative education settings is that ourfoundations lie in Adult Education philosophies. Choice, independence, mutual respect and accountability all have a significant role to play. In return for higher levels of self-responsibility, thestudents can enjoy some greater freedoms.

Our shared mission is to respond to the learning needs of Australian communities in a positive manner, underpinned by strong corporate governance and financial management. Our core values ofRespect,Innovation,Self Development,andTeamworkunderpin every aspect of our work.

Core Workplace Objectives:

• Preparation and delivery of programs in line with appropriate curriculum.
• Enhancing effectiveness in the classroom through improved teacher knowledge, practice and professional engagement in order to achieve improved standards of teaching and learning.
• Ensuring the most effective use of time and resources in the delivery of classes aligned to students' individual learning and pathways plans.
• Promoting the school's alternative educational and strengths based model to ensure student goals and personal outcomes are achieved with the focus on "Changing the Lives of Young People".

Workplace Tasking & Key Responsibilities:

Teaching duties are aligned to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Key duties of the teacher may include but are not limited to:

• Writing curriculum that provides adjustments for students (this requires an understanding of NSWcurricula; understanding of the NSWcurriculum F-10 will be highly regarded).
• Planning, writing and delivering structured lessons that differentiate and personalise the learning for each student.
• Embedding best practice pedagogy into lesson plans to engage students.
• Working collaboratively in a small team to implement feedback.
• Embracing opportunities to participate in coaching and mentoring programs.
• Collaborating to write Individual Learning Plans for all students.
• Embedding the strategies from Individual Learning Plans in lessons to support the needs of the student.
• Providing timely and specific feedback to students to support learning growth (particularly through formative assessment practices).
• Assessing and reporting student achievement and progress.
• Building positive relationships with students while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Supporting students to experience success.

Essential requirements to verify before commencement:

• Relevant State Working with Children's Check.
• Annual National Police Check (issued in the 3-months prior to appointment)
• Hold a currentNESA accreditation (NSW).

Benefits and Perks:

• As a registered Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), we offer access to tax effective packaging via Maxxia: up to $15,900 per (FBT) year (plus up to $2,650 for meals & entertainment) to significantly boost your take-home pay!
• 15 days of paid personal leave, plus comprehensive paid parental leave provisions.
• Annual professional development allocation and study time during work hours.
• Unlimited access to a complimentary wellness program via Sonder for both you and your immediate family, featuring confidential, professional counselling, diverse mental health resources, and broader wellbeing initiatives designed to support personal and family resilience.
• Travel opportunities to visit other sites across Australia.
• Uniform, laptop and mobile phone provided.
• Large national organisation with internal mobility opportunities.

Remuneration:

• Level 9- Level 11(Indie Education Enterprise Agreement 2026-2029) $117,092- $131,925per annum, plus superannuationbased on training and experience.

Commitment to Safety & Inclusion:

Indie Education is proud to be a child-safe organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students. Applicants should familiarise themselves with our child safety policy, code of conduct, and commitment to child safety, available on our website.

Indie embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

Please apply by 17 November 2026.

For any enquiries please contact Genevieve Whiteley, Head of School via email:***************@indie.edu.au.