Teacher Special Education - Miller Technology High School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Miller Technology High School in Sydney’s South West is seeking a dedicated Special Education teacher for a permanent part-time role. The school supports an Intensive English Centre and a diverse student body, with a focus on inclusive practice and high expectations for all learners.

The successful candidate will develop engaging teaching programs for students with disabilities, work collaboratively with support services, and uphold NSW Department of Education teaching standards, including full

Qualifications

• Special Education teaching experience with students with disabilities.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective teaching programs.
• Strong classroom management and inclusive education practices.
• Commitment to equity and positive behaviour supports.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inclusive teaching programs for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with IEC and Support Unit to support learners.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing through Positive Behaviour for Learning.
• Possess unconditional teaching approval to meet NSW requirements.

Skills

Special Education

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Education (Special Education) or equivalent

Job description

Miller Technology High School is a comprehensive secondary school located in Sydney’s South West, with an enrolment of approximately 870 students. Our community is proudly diverse, with 85% of students from Language Backgrounds Other than English (LBOTE) and 10% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. The school is home to a well-established Intensive English Centre (IEC), which provides English language instruction and cultural orientation for new arrivals, refugees, and international students. We also have a highly responsive Support Unit comprising seven classes, IM, IO/Autism, and 5 Autism classes. Three of the Autism classes commenced in 2026. Serving a community of low socio-economic status, the school maintains a strong focus on quality teaching, literacy, numeracy, student engagement, and connected learning. These priorities are central to improving foundational skills, closing equity gaps, and preparing all students for success in Stage 6 and beyond. Our students benefit from a broad curriculum supported by the school’s Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) core values of Respect, Inspire, Safe, and Excel, which foster a safe, inclusive, and aspirational environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best. What truly sets Miller Technology High School apart is the commitment of its dedicated staff and the strength of its unique partnerships with universities, industry, and community organisations, which enrich real-world learning opportunities and provide strong pathways for students into post-school education, training, and employment.

Please refer to the Miller High School website for further information and the School Excellence Plan (http://www.miller-h.schools.nsw.edu.au). 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. Please note:

Please note:

• 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.
• Approval to teach Special Education and/or experience in teaching Special Education including teaching students with mild intellectual disabilities, moderate intellectual disabilities and Autism.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective and engaging teaching programs for students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated classroom management skills that support the learning, behavioural and wellbeing needs of a range of studentsHigh level of interpersonal skills and the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• 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.
• 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.