- Permanent, full-time positions (5 days per week) to commence Term 1, 2027
- Base salary $94,155 - 133,009k + special education allowance $3,866 p.a. (pro rata for part-time employment) plus superannuation
- Located at Aspect Hills Shire School at Gables, NSW 2765.
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 student's anxiety fade and their creativity shine through." Teacher, Aspect School
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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.
It’s the perfect time to join one of our ten Aspect Schools as we continue 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 has opened a new state-of-the-art primary school in Box Hill, NSW. The school opened for Term 1, 2025. The school is located within The Gables, a vibrant new suburb that is owned and developed by Stockland. The campus will cater for 75 students on the autism spectrum from Kindergarten to Year 6.
To find out more about our school, click here.
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 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 $94k - $133k (depending on qualifications, accreditation, and relevant teaching experience) + special education allowance $3,866 p.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 Beny 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.
To apply: 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 CV's directly via email.
Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.
Successful candidates will be asked to provide their statements of service to calculate their remuneration step level. If you don't already have these, it's a good idea to request them (now) from your previous employers to ensure there is no delay in the recruitment process.
Enquiries should be directed to: Shane Morris, Principal, Aspect Hills Shire School, (02) 7254 5300 or hillsshire@aspect.org.au
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: www.autismspectrum.org.au