Disability Teachers Required In ACT Gov, Australia

In ACT public schools, you can use your expertise to teach across both primary and secondary settings. We have permanent and contract positions across all our schools from preschool to year 6 primary schools, year 7-10 high schools, larger preschool to year 10 schools, in colleges teaching years 11 and 12. All students with disability and diverse learning needs are welcome to attend their local school, where they will be supported with reasonable adjustments. ACT public schools have access to the Education Directorate’s Allied Health Service, School Psychology Service and evidence-based professional learning. The ACT public education system also includes four specialist schools for students with moderate, severe or profound intellectual disability: Cranleigh (Preschool to year 6) and Black Mountain School (years 7-12) on Canberra’s northside and Malkara (preschool to year 6) and The Woden School (years 7-12) on the southside.

For more information about our public schools and working for the ACT Education Directorate visit the website.

About you:

• You have relevant and recognized tertiary qualifications.
• Have a passion for teaching and education and support a student-centered approach to learning.
• Have inclusive and disability expertise and the ability to teach across a broad age and ability range.
• Can demonstrate knowledge and successful application of the Australian Curriculum and/or The Early Years Learning Framework and/or Abilities Based Learning & Education Support (ABLES).
• Have positive classroom management skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Proven experience establishing and fostering relationships with students, staff and parents/careers.
• Are committed to supporting the wellbeing of students.

We offer:

• Competitive teacher salary packages that rank among the nation’s best public school pay and conditions and a better classification structure that supports school leaders, new educators, and experienced teachers.
• A three-year New Educator Support Program helps transition new educators from a graduate to a proficient teacher.
• Opportunities for experienced educators to progress their careers and move schools without needing to relocate, as our 92 schools are all within a 30-minute drive from wherever you live in Canberra.
• An Enterprise Agreement that prioritizes teacher wellbeing and better workloads for teachers and school leaders.
• Four staff development days a year (student-free) at the beginning of each term.
• Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities.
• Joining the ACT Education Directorate is not just a teaching position for now; it’s a choice for your future. You’ll receive benefits and entitlements that make us an employer of choice for teachers.

Eligibility requirements for employment

To be eligible to be employed as a teacher in an ACT public school, you must:

• Education qualifications – Have an approved four-year full-time tertiary education qualification. Applicants with qualifications gained outside of Australia should complete a skills assessment by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) to confirm qualification requirements and English language proficiency to teach in Australian schools. Detailed information is available from the AITSL website.
• Teacher registration – Hold a valid approval to teach with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI). If you do not hold a teacher registration with the ACT TQI, we suggest starting your application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity. Teachers holding registration in another Australian state or territory or New Zealand are eligible for mutual recognition.
• Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration – Have a valid ACT WWVP. If you don’t, we suggest starting your application process at the same time.
• Approved working status – Be an Australian citizen and/or be permanent resident and/or hold a valid working visa. Business sponsorship is available and assessed on an individual basis.