Position Information
Mary Brooksbank School is a dedicated centre of educational excellence, specifically catering to students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, often accompanied by complex medical, behavioural and emotional needs.
In 2026, we serve a diverse student population of 125 students, 10% of whom are from First Nations backgrounds, 64% from language backgrounds other than English, across 20 classes ranging from Kindergarten to Year 12 using Positive Behaviour for Learning and Play-Based Learning principles to foster an inclusive and supportive environment.
Selection Criteria
* Approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with Moderate Intellectual Disability and Severe Intellectual Disability ( Primary and Secondary ) .
* Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in implementing, high quality literacy and numeracy programs that are personalised for students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, including the use of assessment tools to track and evidence student growth in communication, reading and numeracy across a range of settings.
* Demonstrated expertise in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), including the design and consistent use of low and high‑tech systems to ensure every student has a functional communication system embedded in daily classroom practice and across school environments.
* Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain strong partnerships with parents/carers and external agencies, and effective use of school facilities and community‑based learning opportunities to support engagement and transitions for students.
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 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
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