Teacher Special Education - Gulgong High School

NSW Department of Education; Gulgong; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulgong High School, part of the NSW Department of Education, seeks qualified teachers focused on student outcomes to deliver high-quality education and differentiated learning that supports every student to reach their personal best.

The role emphasizes Aboriginal education, strong relationships with students, families and the community, and creating engaging learning environments that challenge and inspire.

Qualifications

• Approval to teach special education and/or willingness to teach students with autism and mild intellectual disability.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop, implement and evaluate individualised learning and support plans and differentiated teaching and learning programs.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, with the capacity to work collaboratively within a faculty and contribute positively to whole-school initiatives.
• Demonstrated commitment to Aboriginal education, with the capacity to implement culturally responsive teaching practices, build positive relationships with Aboriginal students, families and communities, and support improved educational outcomes.

Job description

Gulgong High School is a student-focused, outcomes-driven school where academic excellence, personal growth and community spirit work hand in hand. We are committed to providing quality teaching and differentiated learning so that every student is supported to achieve their personal best. Our dedicated and passionate staff create engaging learning environments that both challenge and inspire students. Respect and responsibility underpin our school culture. Through strong relationships between students, staff and families, we foster a supportive environment where young people are encouraged to grow as confident learners and emerging leaders. We proudly celebrate the unique strengths, culture and contributions of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as an integral part of our school identity. At Gulgong High School, students are encouraged to contribute positively to their community while developing the skills and values needed for the future. Building on our strong traditions, we continue to create meaningful opportunities for every student to succeed and thrive.

Our school community consists of 210 students with 3 support unit classes and 60 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students.

1. 1. Approval to teach special education and/or willingness to teach students with autism and mild intellectual disability.
2. 2. Demonstrated capacity to develop, implement and evaluate individualised learning and support plans and differentiated teaching and learning programs that address the diverse academic, social, emotional and wellbeing needs of students.
3. 3. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, with the capacity to work collaboratively within a faculty and contribute positively to whole-school initiatives and the wider school community.
4. 4. Demonstrated commitment to Aboriginal education, with the capacity to implement culturally responsive teaching practices, build positive relationships with Aboriginal students, families and communities, and support improved educational outcomes.

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

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).

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.

All application attachments must be submitted in PDF format.

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.