Reference number

0000BD0B

Occupation

Teachers

Work type

- Location Illawarra & South Coast

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

Goulburn

School Name

Goulburn North Public School

Staff Area

Queanbeyan

Closing date

23 September 2026 at 4:00pm

Position Information

Goulburn North Public School was established in 1877 and is situated in a reliable low-growth area of Goulburn. The school will move into our 150th year of operation in 2027, and this will involve a big year to celebrate this amazing milestone. Our students come from diverse localities including farms, small villages, and the Goulburn city area. Many of the parents of current students also attended Goulburn North Public School and have a strong connection to the school and local community. Currently, the school has an enrolment of 161 students, including 14 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and 7 students from non-English speaking backgrounds, reflecting the diversity of our community. The school will also commence our new School Values of 'Curiosity, Creativity and Connection' and these values will be represented in all classes across the school including 'Northern Lights'.

Selection Criteria

1. Approval to teach Special Education and/or experience teaching students with complex behavioural, emotional, mental health, autism and diverse learning needs.
2. Demonstrated ability or capacity to develop and implement and differentiate quality Personalised Learning Plans and Behaviour Support Plans for students with complex needs and the capacity to develop,



deliver and evaluate engaging and differentiated literacy and numeracy learning programs for all students.
3. Demonstrated strong classroom management skills and wellbeing practices, including trauma-informed positive education strategies with the ability to create an inclusive, engaging and positive learning environment.
4. Highly developed communication and collaborative skills with the capacity to work effectively with parents and carers, School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs), allied health professionals and multidisciplinary teams to build 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

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

This position will be within the school's existing Multi-Categorical Unit that we call 'Northern Lights'. 'Northern Lights' focuses on creating an alternative learning environment/experience for students from across K-6. 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.

Application contact details

If you have questions or would like to learn more about this role, please reach out to the contact below:

Contact

Debra Horton (02) 4821 3838

Application close date

23 September 2026 at 4:00pm

📌 Teacher Special Education - Goulburn North Public School (Lake Illawarra)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Lake Illawarra