Teacher Special Education – Berkeley Vale Public School

Mobile; North (SC); Presencial; USD 64.000 - 98.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NSW Department of Education seeks a Special Education teacher for Berkeley Vale Public School. The role focuses on teaching students with autism and related needs, supporting complex behaviours, and delivering personalized learning plans within a supportive team.

Applicants must hold full approval to teach in NSW and have experience with IEPs, behaviour supports, and differentiating instruction to improve outcomes. The position is based at Berkeley Vale Public School on the Central Coast.

Formación

• Approval to teach Special Education and/or experience teaching students with autism, mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, mental health challenges, as well as managing complex and challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with families, support staff, colleagues, and external professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and review Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Support Plans, and personalised learning programs using assessment data.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with families, support staff, and external professionals.
• Develop, implement, and review IEPs and Behaviour Support Plans to differentiate curriculum and monitor progress.
• Communicate student progress and adjustments to learning plans to stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Communication

IEP development

Differentiated instruction

Educación

Full approval to teach NSW Dept of Education

Descripción del empleo

Teacher Special Education – Berkeley Vale Public School – 0000BEIV
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Location

Central & North Coasts – Newcastle & Hunter Valley
Advertisement Number A900159317

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 Berkeley Vale Public School
Principal Network Central Coast
Staffing Area Central Coast
FTE 1.000
Contact Name Grant McFarland
Contact Phone number 43881796
Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

Teachers

Organisation

Teaching Service
Position Information Berkeley Vale Public School prides itself on maintaining an excellent reputation within the local and broader community. The school pays respect to all Aboriginal people and acknowledges that we are on Darkinjung land. The school is a proud partner of Tuggerah Lakes Learning Community (TLLC), Central Coast. Strong alliances with the University of Newcastle and the Kuriwa Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) are also established.

The current student enrolment is 530 students, with 7.4% acknowledging Aboriginality and 4% English as an Additional Language (EALD). There are 21 classrooms, and 53 staff ranging from new graduates to more experienced staff, with 15 ancillary and support staff working as a team to provide educational excellence.

The P&C are a supportive community group of parents and carers who ensure timely resourcing and support is provided to enhance the learning opportunities for all. Aspirations of the community include the current development of an engaging playground for all students. Berkeley Vale Public School houses an OOSH (Out of School Hours) service on site which is managed by the P&C association. This OOSH provides a valuable service to our community.

Students are actively encouraged and supported to participate in a diverse range of learning experiences and opportunities. These include student leadership programs, school and Koori choir groups, dance groups, Premier’s Reading and Sporting Challenges, Premier’s Spelling Bee, debating, public speaking and a wide range of sporting activities.

Student voice is highly valued at Berkeley Vale Public School, and our K-6 students will continue to be offered opportunities to build their individual leadership capacity.
Specific Selection Criteria 1. Approval to teach Special Education and/or experience teaching students with autism, mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, mental health challenges, as well as managing complex and challenging behaviours.

1. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with families, support staff, colleagues, and external professionals.

2. Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and review Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Support Plans, and personalised learning programs, using assessment data to differentiate curriculum, monitor progress, and improve student outcomes.
   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.

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.

For technical support in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.