Teacher - VET Trained in Hospitality

About the Company Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) is one of Australia’s largest autism‑specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism‑specific school programmes in the world. A not‑for‑profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence‑informed, person‑centred, family‑focused and customer‑driven solutions. Job Title TEACHER - STAGE 6 HOSPITALITY VET TEACHER Australia’s largest national provider of autism‑specific educational services Maximum term contract until 17 December 2026 Part‑time role – 2 days per week Base salary $90,100 – $127,281 per year + special education allowance $3,699 p.a. (pro‑rata for part‑time employment) Located at Aspect South East Sydney School, Menai and Loftus, NSW What You Will Do As a core member of a multidisciplinary team at Aspect, you will create a learning environment that tailors to the individual needs of students through evidence‑informed best practice in autism. You will support small class sizes, assist with a dedicated teacher aide, and collaborate with school psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists and families to develop and deliver quality learning programmes. Your work will help nurture each student’s unique strengths and promote a student‑focused, child‑based learning environment. “Every day is so different from the last, I learn each day from the students… I love the diversity and uniqueness of each student and assisting them to learn in the way that suits them best. Aspect is amazing at student‑focused learning, I have never experienced such a nourishing learning environment with a strong child‑based focus. I truly enjoy every day, watching the student's anxiety fade and their creativity shine through.” – Teacher, Aspect School Qualifications NESA registration to teach in NSW Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (desirable) Certificate II Hospitality – Food and Beverage (minimum) Special Education qualifications are preferred Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or with other intellectual disability (desirable) NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment Depending on the school's location/requirements it may be essential to have a current driver’s licence A Light Rigid (LR) driver’s licence (desirable) You may be required to provide an international police clearance What We Offer Ongoing professional learning opportunities for advancement Full‑time base salary of $90k – $127k (depending on qualifications, accreditation, and relevant teaching experience) + special education allowance $3,699 p.a. + superannuation (pro‑rata for part‑time employment or casual loading as applicable) Salary packaging options to increase take‑home pay Employee referral incentives Access to a wide range of discounts through Blue Light Card on everyday purchases Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) This position is covered by the Independent Schools (Teachers) Cooperative Multi‑Enterprise Agreement 2025. Application Process Click on the green “I’m Interested” button, attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; a cover letter is optional. We do not accept CVs directly via email. Application Deadline Applications should be received by Friday, 21 November 2025. Next Steps Eligible candidates will be invited to participate in a brief chat interview, similar to a first interview but at the candidate’s own pace. The interview consists of five questions and takes about 20 minutes. While it’s best to complete it within 48 hours, you can pause and resume as needed. After the interview you will receive a personality profile highlighting your strengths. A member of the Aspect hiring team will reach out with the next steps or an update on your application, regardless of the outcome. Enquiries Contact Joanne Tisdell, Principal, Aspect South East Sydney School, 0417 550 519 or Equal Opportunity Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these. Learn more about us: #J-18808-Ljbffr