Teacher - Special Education - Les Powell School

NSW Government; Sydney; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Les Powell School in Mount Pritchard, South Western Sydney, is a Kindergarten to Year 12 School for Specific Purposes (SSP) supporting students with moderate to high support needs and complex learning requirements. The role focuses on functional literacy, numeracy, communication, social skills, self-regulation, independence and life skills with strong family partnerships.

We seek an approved special education teacher with experience in diverse learning needs, inclusive practices and

Qualifications

• Approval to teach special education and/or extensive experience working with students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, physical disabilities, and complex behaviour.

Job description

Location

Sydney Region

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.

Principal Network

Liverpool

Staffing Area

Liverpool

FTE

1.000

Contact

Name: Greta Turner
Phone number: 02 9821 1711
School Admin: 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

Teachers

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Les Powell School, located in Mount Pritchard, South Western Sydney, is a Kindergarten to Year 12 School for Specific Purposes (SSP) supporting students with moderate to high support needs and complex learning requirements. The school caters to students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, many of whom also experience autism, sensory impairments, physical disabilities, communication challenges, mental health issues, and behaviours of concern. With approximately 76 students, the school serves a highly diverse community, with around 95% from an English as an Additional Language or Dialect(EAL/D) background, primarily Arabic and Vietnamese, and about 4% identifying as Aboriginal.

Committed to a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment, Les Powell School personalises education to each student’s strengths, interests, and needs. Programs focus on functional literacy and numeracy, communication, social skills, self-regulation, independence, and life skills, fostering confidence, relationships, choice-making, and community participation. The school emphasises culturally responsive practices and equity for students from EAL/D backgrounds through targeted support and differentiated teaching.

Learning at Les Powell School is personalised to reflect each student's strengths, interests, abilities and individual learning needs. Programs prioritise the development of functional literacy and numeracy, communication, social interaction, self-regulation, independence and essential life skills. The school recognises that meaningful student growth extends beyond academic achievement and encompasses the development of confidence, relationships, choice-making and participation in everyday life. Strong partnerships with parents and carers, School Learning Support Officers, allied health professionals and external service providers support a coordinated approach to each student's learning, wellbeing and future pathways. Individualised transition planning ensures students and families are supported to identify meaningful post-school opportunities that reflect their needs and aspirations.

Building staff capacity through ongoing professional learning, leadership, coaching, and teamwork enables the use of evidence-based strategies tailored to diverse student needs. Through a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement, Les Powell School is dedicated to ensuring every student achieves measurable progress and is supported to reach their full potential, embodying the belief that every student can connect, thrive, and succeed.

Specific Selection Criteria

• Approval to teach special education and/or extensive experience working with students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, physical disabilities, and complex behaviour.
• Demonstrated experience in using a variety of assessment data to inform teaching practices, monitor individual student progress, and adapt learning programs to improve educational outcomes for students with complex needs.
• Strong skills in behaviour management and wellbeing strategies, with a demonstrated ability to create a positive learning environment that supports students’ emotional, social, and cognitive development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, engage with families, and build trusting relationships with students and external service providers in a supportive team environment.

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.

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 .

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.