Job Description
Reference number
0000B5H1
Occupation
Teachers
Work type
No info
Location
Sydney Region
Salary
$90,177 - $137,861
Closing date
18 February 2026 at 4:00pm
Position Information
Sir Joseph Banks High School is a comprehensive high school with a current enrolment of 892 mainstream students and a Support Unit of 91 students catering for 3 Intellectually Mild and 3 Intellectually Moderate and 1 Autism class. We are a vibrant and proudly inclusive, multicultural learning community (85% NESB), with 25 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island students, who have built a strong learning culture of Excellence, Innovation, Opportunity and Success.
Excellence: We are proudly inclusive and utilise the wide range of cultural and language backgrounds as opportunities to deepen and enrich student learning.
Innovation: At present we are building teacher capacity through professional learning teams who are working on Future Focused Learning and implementing Project Based Learning, Visible Learning and Growth Mindset as part of our curriculum.
Opportunity: Our learning community has developed strong partnerships with our 6 primary partners through the development of a Community of Schools, local, metropolitan and global businesses through Australian Business Community Network, several TAFEs and all major universities.
Success: We are a high growth high school achieving at the top 1% in NSW for growth in literacy and numeracy between Years 9-12. For the last five years, every student on an ATAR pattern of study has attained offers at the university of their choice.
Selection Criteria
Approval to teach special education and/or demonstrated experience teaching students with a variety of disabilities including mild and moderate intellectual disability, and autism spectrum disorder in a school setting.
Demonstrated ability to differentiate curriculum and tailor learning experiences to student interests and strengths, ensuring the effective implementation of Personalised Learning and Support Plans, and Behaviour Support Plans.
Highly developed organisational, communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work proactively and professionally as a part of a collaborative team including parents/carers, staff members, students and external agencies.
Demonstrated capacity to contribute positively to the Support Unit Faculty and effectively collaborate to support the holistic development of students combined with excellent interpersonal skills that strengthen student, parent/carer relationships
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 seeking either permanent full time or permanent part time employment are encouraged to apply for this position. If the recommended applicant is seeking permanent part time employment (FTE from 0.1 to 0.9 inclusive), they will be offered an appointment at their desired FTE. Applicants on the eligibility list will be offered the remaining FTE but are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.
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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
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.
0000B5H1
Occupation
Teachers
Work type
No info
Location
Sydney Region
Salary
$90,177 - $137,861
Closing date
18 February 2026 at 4:00pm
Position Information
Sir Joseph Banks High School is a comprehensive high school with a current enrolment of 892 mainstream students and a Support Unit of 91 students catering for 3 Intellectually Mild and 3 Intellectually Moderate and 1 Autism class. We are a vibrant and proudly inclusive, multicultural learning community (85% NESB), with 25 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island students, who have built a strong learning culture of Excellence, Innovation, Opportunity and Success.
Excellence: We are proudly inclusive and utilise the wide range of cultural and language backgrounds as opportunities to deepen and enrich student learning.
Innovation: At present we are building teacher capacity through professional learning teams who are working on Future Focused Learning and implementing Project Based Learning, Visible Learning and Growth Mindset as part of our curriculum.
Opportunity: Our learning community has developed strong partnerships with our 6 primary partners through the development of a Community of Schools, local, metropolitan and global businesses through Australian Business Community Network, several TAFEs and all major universities.
Success: We are a high growth high school achieving at the top 1% in NSW for growth in literacy and numeracy between Years 9-12. For the last five years, every student on an ATAR pattern of study has attained offers at the university of their choice.
Selection Criteria
Approval to teach special education and/or demonstrated experience teaching students with a variety of disabilities including mild and moderate intellectual disability, and autism spectrum disorder in a school setting.
Demonstrated ability to differentiate curriculum and tailor learning experiences to student interests and strengths, ensuring the effective implementation of Personalised Learning and Support Plans, and Behaviour Support Plans.
Highly developed organisational, communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work proactively and professionally as a part of a collaborative team including parents/carers, staff members, students and external agencies.
Demonstrated capacity to contribute positively to the Support Unit Faculty and effectively collaborate to support the holistic development of students combined with excellent interpersonal skills that strengthen student, parent/carer relationships
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 seeking either permanent full time or permanent part time employment are encouraged to apply for this position. If the recommended applicant is seeking permanent part time employment (FTE from 0.1 to 0.9 inclusive), they will be offered an appointment at their desired FTE. Applicants on the eligibility list will be offered the remaining FTE but are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.
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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Teacher Special Education - Sir Joseph Banks High School position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.
