Teacher - Special School for Children on the Autism Spectrum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Primary or Secondary Teacher who would benefit from:

Working alongside a collaborative team of therapists and teachers' aides

Access to an ongoing mentoring program and professional learning

Targeted opportunities for career development

About the role

Giant Steps' teachers work collaboratively in a dynamic team of teacher aides, speech therapists, occupational therapists and music therapists. Teachers work alongside therapists in the classroom to deliver the curriculum and implement a range of strategies and supports, enhancing the teaching and learning experience of students. Giant Steps has an established inclusive, neuro-affirming culture that it actively seeks to foster through acceptance and understanding of the child as an individual.

We are committed to innovation across all facets of the school. The Giant Steps staff team includes over 25 teachers, 50 teacher aides, and 20 full-time equivalent (FTE) therapists, including speech therapists, occupational therapists and music therapists. These staff support 115 students across our primary and secondary schools.

The school operates many complimentary services to support students and their families, including an on-site mental health clinic with specialist support from a paediatrician and psychiatrist.

For more information, visit giantsteps.net.au

Duties and responsibilities

Deliver quality teaching for students on the autism spectrum, including planning, delivery, and evaluation of the class program

Design, implement, assess and report the progress of students according to their Individual Plans

Design and implement differentiated teaching resources specifically targeting the individual needs of students

Implement strategies supporting student engagement within the program





Collaborate effectively within the trans-disciplinary team

Support and manage teacher aides in the class team

Respect and support colleagues and families through positive communication

Actively ensure the ongoing inclusion of students on the autism spectrum within the school and wider community

Accreditation with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

Experience working with children on the autism spectrum

Flexible, adaptable and responsive approach to teaching and learning

Active and inclusive approach to interacting and engaging with children

Ability to work collaboratively within teams to achieve shared outcomes for students

Commitment to continuous professional growth and evidence-informed practice

Capacity to build strong partnerships with students, families and colleagues

First aid certificate or be willing to obtain one

Experience working in a special education setting

Additional qualifications in Special Education or further study in relevant areas

What the successful candidate can expect from Giant Steps

Regular mentoring and support that is responsive to your needs

Access to extensive professional learning opportunities given Giant Steps' commitment to professional development for all staff

Prospect to increase your take-home income through access to maximum allowable Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption, due to Giant Steps status as a PBI

Additional benefits include working in a team, access to a range of professional expertise from different disciplines, access to mentoring from experienced teachers

Salary scale between $90,100 - $132,260 + superannuation. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Giant Steps Sydney is a child-safe school. We promote the safety and well-being of children with a disability. Prohibited persons need not apply. Relevant screening checks will be conducted for all applicants.

📌 Teacher - Special School for Children on the Autism Spectrum (Sydney)
🏢 Giant Steps
📍 Sydney