Teacher Special Education - Merrylands High School

NSW Police Force; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Merrylands High School in the Sydney region invites applications for a permanent part-time Teacher Special Education. The role focuses on supporting students with diverse learning needs, including those with autism and complex behavioural challenges.

An approved Special Education teaching credential is required, with a strong commitment to inclusive education. The school emphasises student growth, collaborative practices, and whole-school professional learning aligned to NSW Department of

Qualifications

• Approval to teach Special Education.
• Experience with students with autism and complex behavioural needs.
• Ability to develop personalised learning plans and differentiate curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor personalised learning and support plans.
• Differentiate and innovate learning programs with relevant curricula.
• Collaborate with parents, external agencies and staff to foster inclusive learning.

Skills

Special Education

Autism support

Behaviour management

Differentiated instruction

Job description

Job Description - Teacher Special Education - Merrylands High School (0000BE8O)

Teacher Special Education - Merrylands High School - 0000BE8O

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Location

Sydney Region

Number of Positions

1

Advertisement Number A900159061

Closing Date

21-Oct-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

Teachers

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Merrylands High School is a comprehensive coeducational secondary school (enrolment 870 students, including 82% students from a non-English speaking background). The school's strategic directions are Student Growth and Attainment, Collaborative Practices in Numeracy and Attendance and Connection. There is a strong focus on academic achievement, student engagement, Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), innovative technology, meaningful community participation and whole school professional learning aligned to the school's strategic directions.

Specific Selection Criteria

• Approval to teach Special Education and/or experience in teaching special education with demonstrated capacity in working with students with autism, moderate intellectual disabilities, and with complex behavioural and communication needs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and monitor quality personalised learning and support plans and proven capacity to develop differentiated and innovative learning programs utilising knowledge of curriculum, assessment and the Disability Standards for Education.
• Evidence of high-level interpersonal skills and capacity to effectively communicate across all stakeholders within the school context including parents/carers, external agencies and the wider community, to build positive and engaging learning environments and enhance a culture of inclusivity.

Conditions

This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.

• The FTE selection is final.
• No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant
• If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.

Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.

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

Position Details

School Name Merrylands High School

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 02 9632 9401

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Special Notes

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

About the NSW Department of Education

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 their continued connection to their country and culture.