Teaching Service

Reference number

0000BBHG

Occupation

Teachers

Work type

Location

Regional NSW

Salary Information

Remuneration package valued at up to $156,253.00. Base salary ranges from $90,177.00 to $137,861.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience.

Principal Network

Great Lakes

School Name

Forster Public School

Staff Area

Taree

Closing date

09 September 2026 at 4:00pm

Position Information

Forster Public School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school located in the coastal community of Forster, on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Situated within the beautiful Great Lakes region, Forster is a vibrant coastal community offering a strong connection to family, community, outdoor learning and the natural environment.

Our school has an enrolment of 607 students, with 27% of students identifying as Aboriginal. We are proud of our diverse community and are committed to providing a culturally safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment where every student feels a solid sense of belonging and connection.

At Forster Public School, our vision is to create a welcoming, inclusive and supportive learning community where every student is empowered to achieve their personal best in a safe, respectful and nurturing environment.

We have high expectations for both academic achievement and personal development. Our school is committed to developing students who are creative, curious, resilient and confident learners, with a strong growth mindset and a belief in their capacity to succeed.

We place equity, inclusion and belonging at the centre of our work. We value the individual strengths, experiences, cultures and backgrounds of every student and strive to ensure that all students feel respected, connected and empowered to participate fully in school life.

Our staff work collaboratively to provide high-quality, evidence-informed teaching and learning that responds to the diverse needs of our students. We value professional collaboration, reflective practice, continuous improvement and a shared commitment to improving outcomes for every learner.

Strong relationships are fundamental to our success. We work in partnership with students, families,



staff and the broader Forster community to create meaningful opportunities for students to connect, learn and thrive.

We are seeking staff who share our commitment to high expectations, positive relationships, inclusion and continuous improvement. We value educators who are collaborative, flexible, reflective and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children.

Together, we celebrate our diversity, support one another's wellbeing and face challenges with resilience. At Forster Public School, we are committed to creating a community where every student belongs, every student is valued and every student has the opportunity to connect, succeed and thrive.

Selection Criteria

1. Approved to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with diverse learning needs such as moderate intellectual disability (MOP), severe intellectual disability (SDP), autism spectrum disorder (AUP), emotional disturbance (EDP), and physical disability (PDP).

2. Demonstrated capacity to plan, deliver and evaluate tailored programs with a focus on identified student needs and strengths, enhancing engagement and wellbeing.

3. High-quality classroom practice and management skills to create an inclusive, positive learning environment, enabling all students to connect, succeed and thrive in a sensory friendly environment.

4. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive partnerships with students, staff, famililes, community members and support agencies, including culturally responsive practicce and respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students families and communities.

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. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

Additional Information

The Supported Learning team at Forster Public School is committed to providing inclusive, individualised and high-quality support that enables every student to participate, learn and experience success.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with classroom teachers, school leaders, the Learning and Support Team, families and other professionals to support students with diverse learning, communication, social, behavioural and physical needs.

The role will focus on supporting students to access the curriculum, develop independence, build positive relationships and participate fully in school life. Support will be guided by individual student needs, learning goals and personalised plans, with a strong emphasis on developing student capability rather than creating dependence on adult support.

How to Apply

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.

For technical support in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.

📌 Teacher Special Education - Forster Public School (New South Wales)
🏢 Teaching Service
📍 New South Wales