At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and support diverse learners in a vibrant, inclusive environment.
- Company: Thomas Reddall High School, committed to holistic learning and student wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to $160,942, plus leave loading and superannuation.
- Other info: Join a supportive community with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while fostering an inclusive school culture.
- Qualifications: Approval to teach special education and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 88200 - 141997 $ per year.
Location: Sydney Region
Advertisement Number: A900159430
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 04-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM
Job Category: Teachers
Organisation: Teaching Service
Remuneration: Total Remuneration Package valued at up to $160,942.00. Base salary ranges from $92,882.00 to $141,997.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience.
Position Information: Thomas Reddall High School, located in Ambarvale on Dharawal country, is a comprehensive and growing high school with a current enrolment of approximately 520 students. The school proudly supports a diverse student population, with approximately 20% of students identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and 24% coming from non-English speaking backgrounds. Thomas Reddall High School features a seven-class support unit that caters to students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and mental health needs. We foster a vibrant and inclusive school culture that prioritises holistic learning, wellbeing, attendance, and positive behaviour. Our school is committed to providing outstanding academic opportunities tailored to the individual needs of our diverse learners, demonstrated through consistent growth and value-added results in both the Higher School Certificate (HSC) and NAPLAN assessments. Explicit teaching and High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) programs underpin our teaching philosophy and strong transition programs 'In, through and beyond' support our students to determine personalised pathways to success.
Specific Selection Criteria:
- Approval to teach special education, or experienced teaching students with autism and moderate intellectual disability.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage students, parents/carers, agencies and the community to build an inclusive school culture.
- 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 successful classroom management with flexible and adaptive strategies that create a positive learning environment, including the use of early intervention strategies.
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: 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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.
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