Teacher Special Education 0.6 FTE - Penrith Valley Learning Centre

NSW Government; Sydney; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 134,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Sydney is seeking a dedicated Teacher for Special Education. This part-time role focuses on supporting students with diverse needs, particularly in the Penrith Valley Learning Centre. The ideal candidate will have experience in special education and demonstrate strong collaboration and classroom management skills. This role offers a competitive remuneration package and the chance to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching students with emotional disturbance and behavior difficulties.
• Ability to plan and deliver differentiated teaching programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based programs for academic and wellbeing outcomes.
• Support literacy and numeracy improvement.
• Collaborate to enhance the educational experience of students.

Skills

Approval to teach special education

Classroom management skills

Collaboration in teaching programs

Commitment to Aboriginal Education Policies

Education

Unconditional full approval to teach

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Teacher Special Education 0.6 FTE - Penrith Valley Learning Centre (0000AYY3)

Teacher Special Education 0.6 FTE - Penrith Valley Learning Centre - 0000AYY3

Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900145646

Position Details

• Number of Positions: 1
• FTE: 0.600
• School Name: Penrith Valley Learning Centre
• Staffing Area: Penrith
• Contact Phone: [phone]
• Contact School Admin: 99999999
• Closing Date: 08-Oct-2025, 5:00:00 AM
• Job Category: Teachers
• Organisation: Teaching Service

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at up to $151,704.00. Base salary ranges from $87,550.00 to $133,846.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience.

Location details: Penrith Valley Learning Centre draws students from a variety of areas throughout Greater Western Sydney. The school serves a diverse community of student families and caregivers with 49 students who present with a range of complex emotional, behavioural and sensory needs, including 50% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

School plan and annual report can be located at the school's website.

Position Information

Penrith Valley Learning Centre (PVLC) delivers evidence-based programs to enhance academic and wellbeing outcomes for Stages 3–6. The school focuses on literacy and numeracy improvement and supports well-being through a diverse range of programs.

1. Approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with emotional disturbance (primary and secondary) and behaviour difficulties.

2. Demonstrated capacity to collaborate to plan, deliver and report on highly differentiated quality teaching and learning programs that ensure academic growth.

3. Demonstrated classroom management skills that support the learning, behavioural and wellbeing needs of a range of students.

4. Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal Education Policies.

Conditions

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.

Special Notes

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

This is a permanent part-time position for 3 days per week (0.6 FTE).

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([e-mail]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

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