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Key Information Australias largest national provider of autism-specific educational services 2026 permanent & maximum-term contracts Salary range $90100 - $ p.a. depending on NESA accreditation status and years of experience superannuation Located at Aspect Hunter School Port Macquarie NSW or at one of the satellite classes in the region. Start and end every day doing something amazing What you will do Aspect is a leader in education for children on the autism spectrum. Working at Aspect means you will be supported by a team of passionate professional educators. You will help create a learning environment that tailors to the individual needs of students through evidence informed best practice in autism. Class sizes are small and you always have the assistance of a dedicated teacher aide. You will work closely in a team that includes the student family teacher aide and other professionals such as our school psychologist speech therapists and occupational therapists to develop and deliver quality learning programs. This wrap-around multi-disciplinary approach to support means that you will gain new skills and work experience that can help you reach your professional goals. 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 students anxiety fade and their creativity shine through. Teacher Aspect School Click here for the position profile. Education Aspect Schools are leaders in education for children on the autism spectrum K-12 leading the way in developing and applying innovative evidence-based education approaches that create positive outcomes for autistic students and young people. Its the perfect time to join one of our ten Aspect Schools as we embark on our exciting journey alongside Dr Lyn Sharratt to put focus on data demonstrating growth of students learning and development. Our dedicated Educators are transforming the landscape of autism education paving the way for brighter futures and boundless opportunities for our students. About the School Aspect Hunter School provides placement for approximately 270 students on the autism spectrum from Kindergarten to year 12 at its main school at Thornton and across its satellite classes within the Catholic and Department of Education schools in Newcastle Hunter and Port Macquarie regions. Aspect Hunter School also offers a Distance Education program for students on the autism spectrum in years 3 to 8 from across NSW. To find out more about our school click here. Qualifications What we are looking for NESA registration to teach in NSW 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 schools location / requirements it may be essential to have a current drivers licence A Light Rigid (LR) drivers 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 $90100k - $ k (depending on qualifications accreditation and relevant teaching experience) special education allowance $3699p.a. superannuation pro rata for part-time employment or casual loading as applicable Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay Employee referral incentives Access to a wide range of discounts through Blue Light Card on everydaypurchases 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. To apply Click on the green Im Interested button attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; a cover letter is optional. We do not accept CVs directly via email. Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process. Next step after application submission : Eligible candidates will be invited to participate in a brief chat interview. This is similar to a first interview but you have the flexibility to complete it at your own pace. The interview consists of five questions and takes about 20 minutes. While its best to complete it within 48 hours you can pause and resume as needed.Check your junk or spam folder so you dont miss the email invitation in your inbox. Once completed you will receive a personality profile highlighting your strengths. A member of the Aspect hiring team will reach out to you with the next steps or an update on your application regardless of the outcome. Successful candidates will be asked to provide their statements of service to calculate their remuneration step level. If you dont already have these its a good idea to request these from your previous employers now to ensure there is no delay in the recruitment process. Enquiries Enquiries should be directed to : Lauren Shearer Head of Learning & Wellbeing Aspect Hunter School : Equal Opportunity Statement 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. 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