Junior School Special Education Teacher

Mosman · New South Wales

* Full Time temporary position

* To commence Monday 27 March 2023, for a term of up to 12 months

Queenwood

Queenwood is an independent, K-12 girls’ school committed to a liberal education – an education which, at its core, develops rigorous thinking and the practice of inquiry. In their personal and intellectual development, we both support and stretch our girls, encouraging increasing engagement with the wider world. Our aim is to develop in our students the character, disposition and skills they will need to flourish in and contribute to a world of complexity and change.  

Position Available 

Queenwood is currently seeking to employ a Junior School Special Education Teacher to commence Monday 27 March 2023 for a term of up to 12 months.  

The Special Education Teacher will work within whole-school initiatives to improve outcomes for students with special education needs. This will involve intervention with students individually or in small groups.  S/he will also provide advice and assistance to classroom teachers and curriculum leaders in adapting classroom practice and curriculum in all KLAs to the needs of these students. There is a special focus within this role on literacy and numeracy.

A full role description can be found on the Queenwood website.

Qualifications required

The Special Education Teacher will have a strong teaching background with qualifications or experience in special education. The Special Education Teacher is a skilled practitioner in special education who will work with the small minority of students whose learning difficulties or disabilities are such that their learning needs cannot be met through classroom differentiation alone.

Applications

Closing Date for applications is 4pm, Thursday 02 February 2023. Invitations to interview for this role may be extended prior to the closing date and Queenwood reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Invitations to interview for this role may be extended prior to the closing date and Queenwood reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

The successful applicant must be legally permitted to work in Australia, hold a valid working with children clearance and be accredited with NESA to teach in NSW.

Please email applications and/or send enquiries to: [email protected]

Applications not emailed to this address may not be considered.

Applications should include:

  • Your WWC & NESA number 
  • Resume & cover letter addressing the criteria / position requirements
  • Queenwood Teaching Staff Application Form
  • Your email address 
  • Names and phone numbers of three confidential referees

Please note that Queenwood does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies. Should we require additional recruitment services, we will be sure to contact our preferred providers. 

Applications closed Thursday 2 February 2023