| | || --- | --- || Occupational group | Education & Training || Workplace Location | Wide Bay |We are seeking a dedicated teacher who bring patience and emotional resilience, with the ability to remain calm, consistent, and supportive in complex, high-needs environments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy and compassion, values each student's unique learning journey, and is flexible and adaptable in responding to individual needs. Strong relationship-building skills are essential, along with a nurturing approach grounded in high expectations, and a commitment to reflective practice and continuous improvement.You will have access to professional development in areas such as behaviour support, AAC, and trauma-informed practice, alongside ongoing mentoring, structured planning time, and opportunities to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team. The role involves working creatively with students with diverse needs, building strong family partnerships, and supporting communication, social skills, and early academics in a highly rewarding, community-focused Gympie setting.**Current Opportunities:*** **Special Education** - Year 7-10 (temporary, commencing 20/04/2026 until 11/12/2026*)***What We Offer*** Modern facilities and quality resources* Real career development opportunities* Relocation support**Essential Requirements*** Experience (or strong capability) in differentiated teaching and personalised learning* Knowledge of Australian Curriculum General Capabilities and Prep-Year 2 Curriculum* Experience in a special education setting or with diverse learning needs (e.g. ASD, intellectual disability, complex behaviours* Experience working with individual curriculum plans (ICPs)* Knowledge of sensory regulation strategies* Familiarity with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems* Training in frameworks such as Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) or trauma-informed practice**What You'll Need*** ( https://teach.qld.gov.au/apply-to-teach/eligibility )* ( https://www.qct.edu.au/ )* Australian working rights or valid visa* Pre-service and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply (include practicum reports, mentor statements & unofficial transcript)**How to apply*** Click the Green 'Apply online' button below* Enter your personal details* Attach your resume including two professional referees **Explore the school**: Visit the school website ( https://gympiespecs.eq.edu.au/ )for more informationAll applicants are encouraged to apply to the ( https://teach.qld.gov.au/apply-to-teach/submit-your-application ) to be considered for current and future roles.*Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.*## Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote ( https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/humanrights ) and ( https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/inclusion-and-diversity-commitment ).Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.## DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.* Role Description- *Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options*- *Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options*#J-18808-Ljbffr