Teacher Special Education - Kurrambee School

NSW Police Force; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 93 000 - 142 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kurrambee School, a specialist facility in Western Sydney, seeks a qualified classroom teacher to deliver specialised education to students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. You will implement inclusive teaching cycles, plan individualized programs, and maintain a positive learning environment to foster independence and meaningful participation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with parents, carers and allied health professionals, with ongoing professional development and a

Qualifications

• Approval to teach and/or experience educating students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to design and deliver differentiated, data-informed programs using explicit teaching.
• Strong collaboration with parents, carers and allied health professionals to support students.

Responsabilités

• Implement the teaching and learning cycle: assess, plan, teach and report.
• Create and maintain a positive learning environment where students can thrive.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share resources and improve teaching quality.
• Engage with families and external professionals to support student outcomes.

Connaissances

Differentiated instruction

Data-informed planning

Collaboration with families

Inclusive education

Formation

Full NSW teaching approval

Description du poste

Job Description - Teacher Special Education - Kurrambee School (0000BEXR)

Teacher Special Education - Kurrambee School - 0000BEXR

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Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number

A900159656

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package

Remuneration package valued at up to $160,942.00. Base salary ranges from $92,882.00 to $141,997.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience.

School Name Kurrambee School

Staffing Area Penrith

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 98337400

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

04-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

Teachers

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Kurrambee School is a specialist educational facility in Western Sydney, dedicated to supporting 117 students, Kindergarten to Year 12, with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. Our school is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment, where every student is known, valued and cared for. Kurrambee delivers highly individualised programs, focusing on communication, academic learning and life skills to foster independence and meaningful participation for all students.

Working with us means joining a passionate and dedicated team that is focused on making a real difference in the lives of young people and their families. Staff at Kurrambee enjoy ongoing professional development, collaborative teamwork, and the opportunity to innovate and use evidence-based approaches to support our diverse student community. We believe in creating a positive school culture built on respect, resilience and a strong sense of belonging.

If you are looking for a rewarding and purpose-driven workplace where you can contribute to positive outcomes and build strong, supportive relationships, Kurrambee School offers an inclusive and welcoming environment. Join us to be part of a team that inspires, empowers, and helps students thrive every day.

About the role

The classroom teacher is responsible for implementing the teaching and learning cycle, including assessing, planning, teaching, and reporting. They also create and maintain a positive learning environment where students can thrive, flourish, and succeed.

Collaboration is a fundamental part of our approach. Teachers are actively encouraged and supported to work together, sharing expertise, resources, and best practices to continually improve teaching quality.

We value strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external allied health professionals to provide comprehensive support for our students.

Our school is committed to supporting teachers’ professional growth through ongoing collaboration and mentoring, ensuring every educator has the tools and confidence to succeed.

We invite expressions of interest from dedicated and passionate teachers who are eager to contribute to and grow within a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking school community.

Specific Selection Criteria

Approval to teach and/or experience educating students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities and additional diagnoses including Autism and physical disabilities.

Demonstrated ability to design and deliver differentiated data informed programs that use explicit teaching, evidence-based practices and high expectations to engage students with complex learning needs.

High level interpersonal and personal skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to improve students' academic and wellbeing outcomes.

Ability to develop and implement a range of classroom management strategies to maintain a safe, predictable and supportive environment.

Willingness to embed low- and high-tech Alternative and Augmentative Communication systems across the curriculum.

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 available here .

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 .

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