Teacher (casual or maximum term contract)

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.

At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.

Job Description

Located at Aspect Vern Barnett School; must be able to work at any of the Vern Barnett sites (Forestville, Mona Vale, St Ives, Lane Cove, Eastwood)

Help our students be the best they can be; small class sizes, supportive leadership

Australia's largest national provider of autism-specific educational services

Start and end every day doing something amazing!

What you will do:

Aspect is a leader in education for children on the autism spectrum. Working at Aspect means you will be supported by a team of passionate professional educators. You will help create a learning environment that tailors to the individual needs of students through evidence informed best practice in autism. Class sizes are small and you always have the assistance of a dedicated teacher aide. You will learn about the ACA which is Aspect's comprehensive approach to the way we support people. You will work closely in a team that includes the student, family, teacher aide and other professionals such as our school psychologist, speech therapists and occupational therapists to develop and deliver quality learning programs. This wrap-around multi-disciplinary approach to support means that you will gain new skills and work experience that can help you reach your professional goals.

"Every day is so different from the last, I learn each day from the students... I love the diversity and uniqueness of each student and assisting them to learn in the way that suits them best. Aspect is amazing at student focused learning, I have never experienced such a nourishing learning environment with a strong child-based focus. I truly enjoy every day, watching the student's anxiety fade and their creativity shine through." Teacher, Aspect School

Education:

Aspect Schools are leaders in education for children on the autism spectrum K-12, leading the way in developing and applying innovative, evidence-based education approaches that create positive outcomes for autistic students and young people.

It’s the perfect time to join one of our ten Aspect Schools as we embark on our exciting journey alongside Dr Lyn Sharratt to put focus on data, demonstrating growth of students learning and development. Our dedicated Educators are transforming the landscape of autism education, paving the way for brighter futures and boundless opportunities for our students.

About the School:

Aspect Vern Barnett School provides placement for approximately 120 students on the autism spectrum from ages 4 to 16 years from Forestville, as well as from 5 satellite classes within the Catholic and Department of Education schools in Sydney’s northern suburbs.

Qualifications

NESA registration to teach in NSW

NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment

Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or with other intellectual disability (desirable)

Special Education qualifications (preferred)

Depending on the school's location/requirements it may be essential to have a current driver's licence

A Light Rigid (LR) driver's licence (desirable)

You may be required to provide an international police clearance.

Casual positions and Maximum Term (1-year) contract option available.

To apply: Applications should be received by Friday, 11 April 2025.

Please include your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; a cover letter is optional.

Successful applicants will be asked to provide their statements of service to calculate their remuneration step level.

Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.

Enquiries should be directed to: Talia Morgan, School Coordinator, Aspect Vern Barnett School, [email protected]

Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.

Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au