Teacher Special Education - Elanora Heights Public School

Educationhq; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanora Heights Public School in Sydney's Northern Beaches invites applications for a Special Education teacher to lead a new Autism support class starting in 2027. The successful candidate will work autonomously and within collaborative teams to support diverse learners.

We value inclusive practice, wellbeing, and opportunities to reach potential. Applicants should hold NSW full approval to teach and be prepared to engage with families and external providers in personalised learning plans.

Qualifications

• Approval to teach special education with NSW Department of Education.
• Experience supporting students with Autism and complex learning needs.
• Ability to work autonomously and in collaborative teams.

Skills

Special Education

Autism support class

Collaborative teamwork

Education

NSW Approval to Teach (Special Education)

Job description

Teacher Special Education - Elanora Heights Public School

Elanora Heights Public School is a K-6 primary school located in Sydney's Northern Beaches and is part of the Pittwater Network. Currently, there are 380 students making up 15 mainstream classes. A new Autism support class is being established to start in 2027. EHPS is characterised by a strong, supportive community, dedicated teachers and surrounded by a beautiful bushland setting. Our school culture prioritises the 'whole child' with focus on wellbeing, learning and varied opportunities for all students to reach their potential. EHPS prides ourselves on our inclusive culture across staff, students and the community. We have a strong learning and support team and established high potential gifted education programs. EHPS is seeking an educator with Special Education experience, ability to work autonomously and as part of collaborative teams, and a passionate, positive teacher for the support class.

Position Information

Elanora Heights Public School is a K-6 primary school located in Sydney's Northern Beaches and is part of the Pittwater Network. Currently, there are 380 students making up 15 mainstream classes. A new Autism support class is being established to start in 2027. EHPS is characterised by a strong, supportive community, dedicated teachers and surrounded by a beautiful bushland setting. Our school culture prioritises the 'whole child' with focus on wellbeing, learning and varied opportunities for all students to reach their potential. EHPS prides ourselves on our inclusive culture across staff, students and the community. We have a strong learning and support team and established high potential gifted education programs. EHPS is seeking an educator with Special Education experience, ability to work autonomously and as part of collaborative teams, and a passionate, positive teacher for the support class.

Specific Selection Criteria

1. Approval to teach special education, with experience in effective classroom management to support students with Autism and complex learning needs including behavioural or emotional challenges.

2. Demonstrated organisational and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to collaborate with students, staff, parents/carers and external providers to plan, deliver and review evidence-based, personalised learning and support plans that engage students with Autism and complex learning needs.

3. Demonstrated ability to design and deliver differentiated, data-informed individualised programs that use explicit teaching, evidence-based practice, and high expectations to improve academic, social, and behavioural outcomes.

4. Demonstrated ability to engage in the collaborative culture of the school and a willingness and commitment to contribute positively to the whole school vision for improvement.

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.

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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are availablehere.

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

If you are new or returning to the Department of Education and have relevant prior professional experience, you can submit a Salary determination for classroom teachers application form to request a salary determination. Until the outcome of any such determination is confirmed, your salary offer will remain at Step 1 then be updated at a later date (typically a 1–2-week processing time post receipt of the form). For further details on this process, please see the Department’s policy here: Salary determination.