Special Education Teacher

PRIMARY DETAIL

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of students with diverse learning needs?

Join our supportive and collaborative team at MUSEC to inspire and support primary-aged students to achieve their full potential, while working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic setting.

• Competitive salary package commensurate with qualifications, experience and NESA accreditation status • Appointment Type: Full-time, fixed-term appointment until 27 July 2027 (maternity leave cover) • Location: Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus (North Ryde) • Supportive and inclusive school community

THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative and supportive teaching environment at the Macquarie University Special Education Centre (MUSEC) as a Special Education Teacher.

In contributing to the learning and development of primary aged students with special learning needs, you will work closely with Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Sports Coaches and Classroom Assistants in designing, delivering and assessing educational programs.

ABOUT US

One of the leading arts and humanities faculties in Australia, Macquarie University’s Faculty of Arts is home to bold thinkers and passionate educators who are asking the big questions about the world. The Faculty of Arts puts staff and students’ engagement and success at the forefront of everything we do.

Macquarie University Special Education Centre (MUSEC) is an Independent School based at Macquarie University providing high quality education to primary students with mild to moderate intellectual disability, autism and language difficulties across Kindergarten to Year 6. MUSEC School offers both academic and life skills programs. We have small classes, personalised education programs and well qualified staff. We are known for our inclusivity, expertise, academic focus and dedication to our students and school community.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit your CV and a covering letter that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria below. Please address your application to the principal, Dr Kim Wilson.

Essential Criteria

• Approved teaching qualification and experience in teaching primary curriculum,
• Current NESA Teacher Accreditation level,
• Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging and differentiated lessons for diverse learners with complex learning needs,
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills,
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the demonstrated ability to train and supervise Classroom Assistants and coordinate classroom programs effectively,
• Sound technology skills including the use of Interactive Whiteboards and iPads and the ability to integrate technology into the curriculum, and
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member with Allied Health professionals, teachers, families and external agencies to coordinate integrated, student-centred approaches to learning and wellbeing.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in working with students with a range of disabilities,
• Experience and/or qualifications in Special Education.

*** Appointment to this position is subject to the successful completion of all required pre-employment checks, including a Working with Children Check, NESA Accreditation verification, Criminal History Check and satisfactory reference checks.

Role enquiries, please contact Reception, musec.reception@mq.edu.au

Applications Close: Sunday 7 June 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (AEST)

**We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date. We also reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received.

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

Why Join Us?

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation in 1964, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the fabulous staff benefits on offer when you work at Macquarie University.

• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Extensive training and professional development programs
• Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
• Onsite vacation care during school holidays
• Discounted health insurance
• Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
• Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics

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