Teacher - Life Without Barriers Education

Life without Barriers Education Limited; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Life Without Barriers Education in Dubbo is seeking a permanent full-time Teacher to deliver engaging, flexible learning for disengaged students. You will work alongside Youth Workers to create an inclusive, culturally responsive environment that supports wellbeing and successful transitions.

You will plan and deliver a range of learning options, apply trauma-informed practices, and maintain compliant records while building strong relationships with students, families, and community agencies.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Education.
• Active NESA accreditation or ability to obtain.
• Experience designing flexible learning options for disengaged students.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for neurodivergent learners.
• Strong communication with students, families and stakeholders.
• Provide First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Driver’s licence and ability to drive 12-seat vehicles.
• Probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and NSW Working with Children check.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging learning programs, including integrated, applied, and project based learning, literacy and numeracy support, and individual learning plans.
• Create an inclusive, culturally responsive environment that supports wellbeing, engagement, and strong community connections.
• Apply trauma-informed and therapeutic practices to manage behaviours and promote positive outcomes for young people.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with young people and their families, supporting participation, life skills, and cultural identity.
• Work collaboratively with teams and external agencies to provide coordinated support and smooth transitions.
• Maintain accurate records, meet compliance requirements, and actively contribute to professional development and a safe, supportive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Trauma-informed practice

Differentiated instruction

Relationship building

Project planning

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Education

NESA accreditation (active or ability to obtain)

Tools

Australian Driver’s Licence

Job description

Teacher - Life Without Barriers Education

Life without Barriers Education Limited – Dubbo NSW

• Deliver inclusive, engaging learning that helps young people thrive in education
• Build strong connections with students and support their learning journey
• Generous salary packaging benefits - up to $18,550 per year, tax free!

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers Education is a wholly owned subsidiary of Life Without Barriers and is comprised of a network of schools supporting young people to re-engage in education by providing high school aged students with inclusive and flexible learning options.

Our schools support young people to navigate educational, social, and wellbeing needs, helping to remove obstacles so that they can thrive in education.

At Life Without Barriers Education, young people are at the heart of their learning journey, empowered to explore their potential, build their skills, and create meaningful pathways for their future.

Role: Teacher - Life Without Barriers Education

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Dubbo

Campus Staffing: 2 Teachers, 1 Youth Worker

Commencement Date: January 2027

In this role, you will deliver engaging, flexible learning for young people who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education.

Working alongside Youth Workers, you'll create an inclusive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed environment where students can re-engage and thrive. Each campus supports up to 15–20 students with a team of 1–2 Teachers and Youth Workers, enabling personalised support.

You'll work with families, carers, and community agencies to advocate for students, support successful transitions, and maintain a safe, supportive, and compliant learning environment.

Support for this role is provided by the NSW School Principal, Administration Officer, and the National Life Without Barriers Education team

Learn more about Life Without Barriers Education here: https://www.lwb.org.au/services/lwb-education

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging learning programs, including integrated, applied, and project based learning, literacy and numeracy support, and individual learning plans.
• Create an inclusive, culturally responsive environment that supports wellbeing, engagement, and strong community connections.
• Apply trauma-informed and therapeutic practices to manage behaviours and promote positive outcomes for young people.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with young people and their families, supporting participation, life skills, and cultural identity.
• Work collaboratively with teams and external agencies to provide coordinated support and smooth transitions.
• Maintain accurate records, meet compliance requirements, and actively contribute to professional development and a safe, supportive learning environment.

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Education
• Active NESA accreditation or ability to obtain (per 2024 NSW Teacher Accreditation Manual).
• Proven expertise in designing and delivering a variety of flexible learning options tailored to the diverse needs, characteristics, and learning styles of young people who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education.
• Skilled in differentiating instruction and adapting approaches to support neurodivergent learners as needed.
• High level communication skills including the ability to build and maintain good working relationships with young people, families and internal and external stakeholders
• Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certification or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Current unrestricted Australian Driver’s Licence and ability to drive 12 seat vehicles.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and NSW Working with Children check.

Applications Open: Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Applications Close: Tuesday 6th October 2026

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

At Life Without Barriers Education, we all share the responsibility for child safety.