Overview
Mathematics (Secondary) Teacher - Distance Education role at Bendigo Advertiser (Aspect - Autism Spectrum Australia). Maximum-term contract for the 2026 school year with base salary $90,100 - 127,281 plus special education allowance $3,557 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus superannuation. Located at Aspect Hunter School, Thornton, NSW, in our Distance Education Program. Flexibility to work from home with some onsite requirements.
What You Will Do
Aspect is a leader in education for children on the autism spectrum. You will be supported by a team of passionate professional educators and help create a learning environment tailored to individual student needs through evidence-informed practice in autism. You will work in a small-class setting with a dedicated teacher aide, collaborating with family, student, teacher aide, and other professionals (school psychologist, speech therapists, occupational therapists) to develop and deliver quality learning programs. The Distance Education program requires experience with Google Classroom or other online learning platforms.
It includes a wrap‑around multidisciplinary approach to support student learning and development, enabling you to gain new skills and advance your professional goals. You may be required to teach outside of your subject area.
Note: Start and end every day with a focus on delivering meaningful learning experiences.
Education and School Context
Aspect Schools are leaders in education for children on the autism spectrum from Kindergarten to Year 12, including a Distance Education program for students in years 3 to 8 across NSW. Aspect Hunter School provides placement for approximately 290 students on the autism spectrum at its main school in Thornton and in satellite classes within Newcastle, Hunter, and Port Macquarie regions.
Qualifications
What we are looking for:
- NESA registration to teach in NSW
- Special Education qualifications are preferred
- Secondary School Mathematics teacher qualification
- Willingness and capacity to teach outside of subject area
- Distance Education experience with Google Classroom or other online platforms
- Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or with other intellectual disability (desirable)
- NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment
- Current driver's licence may be essential depending on location
- Light Rigid (LR) driver's licence (desirable)
- International police clearance may be required
What We Offer
- Ongoing skilled learning opportunities for advancement
- Full-time base salary of $90,100 - $127,281 (depends on qualifications, accreditation and relevant teaching experience) + special education allowance $3,699 p.a. + superannuation, pro rata for part-time employment or casual loading as applicable
- Salary packaging options
- Employee referral incentives
- Discounts through Beny on everyday purchases
- Discounted Fitness Passport membership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
How to Apply
Click on the green "I'm Interested" button, attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; a cover letter is optional. We do not accept CVs directly via email. Applications should be received by Monday, 20 October 2025.
Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.
Next steps: Eligible candidates will be invited to participate in a brief chat interview. The interview consists of five questions and takes about 20 minutes. It can be completed at your own pace with the option to pause and resume. You will receive a personality profile after completion, and a member of the Aspect hiring team will contact you with the next steps or an update on your application regardless of outcome.
Successful candidates will be asked to provide statements of service to calculate remuneration step level. If you don’t have these, request them from previous employers to avoid delays.
Enquiries
Enquiries: Lauren Shearer, Leader of Learning & Wellbeing, Aspect Hunter School, or
Aspect is committed to increasing autistic staff representation and providing an inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Learn more at.
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📌 Mathematics (Secondary) Teacher - Distance Education
🏢 Bendigo Advertiser
📍 Newcastle