Teacher

Autism Queensland; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Paid school holidays

Fitness and wellness benefits

Private health insurance discounts

Professional development

Awards program

Job summary

Autism Queensland's Brightwater campus seeks a dedicated teacher to join from Term 1, 2027, in a permanent full-time prep class. You will work with a small cohort in Brightwater, fostering connections with autistic students through play-based, inclusive learning.

You'll plan, teach and assess within a flexible model that emphasizes holistic, strengths-based approaches and collaboration with an inter-disciplinary team of teachers, aides and allied health professionals.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Education and/or Special Education.
• Current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).
• Experience working with school-aged autistic children.
• Understanding of inclusive education practices and diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, teaching and assessment in an alternative, flexible model of learning for autistic students.
• Teach prep class from T1, 2027.
• Collaborate with therapists, behaviour specialists, and wellbeing professionals across campuses.
• Embrace a holistic, strengths-based, and neuroaffirming approach to empower each student.

Skills

Experience with autistic students

Inclusive education

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Education and/or Special Education

Job description

Complement your existing teaching portfolio with the enriching experience of an independent school for the Peak body of Autism in the state.

Are you a teacher looking to make a meaningful impact? Join our independent school in beautiful Brightwater, where small class sizes and a collaborative team environment allow you to truly connect with students and support their growth.

You will be working with a strong inter-disciplinary team of Teachers, Teacher Aides and Allied Health Professionals. Working in a collaborative, supporting environment tapping into our market leading research to provide quality education and support to autistic students.

About the Role

We are seeking a teacher to join our Brightwater campus from T1, 2027. This is a permanent full-time position with our prep class. If you are a teacher with prep experience and are experienced with play-based learning, have an understanding of diverse learning and communication needs we look forward to receiving your application.

As a teacher, you’ll support the planning, teaching and assessment in an alternative, flexible model of learning for autistic students, embracing a holistic, strengths-based, and neuroaffirming approach as we strive to empower each student to thrive in an environment that fosters their individual growth

What is in it for you?

• Commence T1, 2027 with a permanent teaching opportunity with an independent school.
• Teach small classes of 6-8 students
• Work in a flexible, strengths-based, and neuroaffirming learning model
• Collaborate across campuses with therapists, behaviour specialists, and wellbeing professionals
• Be part of a growing and supportive school community.

I've found a better way here. It's not an easy job. I could get an easier job at a teaching gig somewhere else, but more valuable and rewarding, I'm not sure.

From health and wellness programs to professional development, we encourage our staff to strive for a better balance.

• Access up to $18,000 in Not-For-Profit salary packaging including entertainment card benefits.
• Experience work-life balance with paid school holiday breaks for permanent teaching roles.
• Prioritise wellbeing through a discounted Fitness Passport with access to various fitness and aquatic centres all around the country - for you AND your immediate family!
• Look after your health through discounts to eligible Medibank private health insurance options, with singles through to family coverage options available.
• Gain meaningful experience through empowering autistic people, their families, carers, and the wider community.
• AQ Brighton campus is committed to providing opportunities for supported professional growth, ensuring every team member can reach their full potential.
• Connect to a range of services with AccessEAP including counselling, nutritional, legal and financial professionals.
• Be recognised for the difference you make through our Recognition and Rewards Program and AQ Annual Excellence Awards.

What We're Looking For

• Tertiary qualifications in Education and/or Special Education.
• Current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).
• Experience working with school-aged autistic children.
• Understanding of inclusive education practices and diverse learning needs.

Are you ready to start helping Autism Queensland make an impact and change lives?

Complement your existing teaching portfolio with the enriching experience of an independent school for the Peak body of Autism in the state.

Autism Queensland strives to create environments where everyone has equal access to connect their greatest passions with their fullest potential, celebrating all people and their right to participate and belong. We ask that you please let us know if there are any adjustments you may need to ensure you are supported during our recruitment process.