Teacher Special Education

Job Description - Teacher Special Education - Fairfield Public School (0000B4XL) Location Sydney Region Position Information Fairfield Public School was established in 1889 and is situated in the heart of Fairfield's central business district. The current enrolment is over 400 students, with 95% of students from a language background other than English and approximately 35% from a refugee background. The school values its diverse community and is committed to evidence-based and trauma-informed practices to deliver high-quality education in a safe and supportive environment, aiming to achieve academic growth and support student wellbeing. An Inclusive Learning Hub is currently being established to commence at the beginning of the 2026 school year. The Inclusive Learning Hub will comprise two Autism (Au) classes and one Autism/Intellectual Disability (Au/IO) class. The successful teachers will teach two of the three classes and be committed to providing an inclusive, safe and quality teaching and learning program to ensure maximised learning outcomes for all students. Selectiion Criteria Approval to teach special education and/or experience/willingness to teach students with a variety of disabilities, including Autism, sensory impairments, communication needs and behavioural difficulties. Demonstrated ability to differentiate the curriculum by developing and implementing personalised learning and support that is culturally responsive, maximises student growth, fosters high expectations and promotes student engagement. Evidence of implementing strong classroom management strategies and wellbeing programs with a proven ability to develop a positive learning environment that promotes student success. Highly developed interpersonal skills and capacity to effectively communicate across stakeholders including school staff, parents and carers and external agencies, to build respectful relationships and enhance a culture of inclusivity. 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 This advertisement is for two (2) classroom teacher positions. Application Process 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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion. Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here. To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted. We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr