Job Description
- Teacher Special Education
- Kurrambee School (0000BEXR) Teacher Special Education
- Kurrambee School
- 0000BEXR . Location Sydney Region Advertisement Number A900159656 Number of Positions 1 Total Remuneration Package 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. School Name Kurrambee School Staffing Area Penrith FTE 1.000 Contact Phone number 98337400 Contact School Admin
- 99999999 Closing Date 04-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM Job Category Teachers Organisation Teaching Service Position Information Kurrambee School is a specialist educational facility in Western Sydney, dedicated to supporting 117 students, Kindergarten to Year 12, with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. Our school is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and nurturing workplace, where every student is known, valued and cared for. Kurrambee delivers highly individualised programs, focusing on communication, academic learning and life skills to foster independence and meaningful participation for all students. Working with us means joining a passionate and dedicated team that is focused on making a real difference in the lives of young people and their families. Staff at Kurrambee enjoy ongoing professional development, collaborative teamwork, and the opportunity to innovate and use evidence-based approaches to support our diverse student community. We believe in creating a positive school culture built on respect, resilience and a strong sense of belonging. If you are looking for a rewarding and purpose-driven workplace where you can contribute to positive outcomes and build strong, supportive relationships,



Kurrambee School offers an inclusive and welcoming environment. Join us to be part of a team that inspires, empowers, and helps students thrive every day.

About the role
The classroom teacher is responsible for implementing the teaching and learning cycle, including assessing, planning, teaching, and reporting. They also create and maintain a positive learning environment where students can thrive, flourish, and succeed. Collaboration is a fundamental part of our approach. Teachers are actively encouraged and supported to work together, sharing expertise, resources, and best practices to continually improve teaching quality. We value solid partnerships with parents, carers, and external allied health professionals to provide comprehensive support for our students. Our school is committed to supporting teachers’ professional growth through ongoing collaboration and mentoring, ensuring every educator has the tools and confidence to succeed. We invite expressions of interest from dedicated and passionate teachers who are eager to contribute to and grow within a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking school community. Specific Selection Criteria Approval to teach and/or experience educating students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities and additional diagnoses including Autism and physical disabilities.



Demonstrated ability to design and deliver differentiated data informed programs that use explicit teaching, evidence-based practices and high expectations to engage students with complex learning needs. High level interpersonal and personal skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to improve students' academic and wellbeing outcomes. Ability to develop and implement a range of classroom management strategies to maintain a safe, predictable and supportive environment. Willingness to embed low
- and high-tech Alternative and Augmentative Communication systems across the curriculum. 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 chance. 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 informatio

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