Inclusive​/Special Education Teacher at Kelso Campus in Bathurst NSW

Position: Inclusive/Special Education Teacher at Kelso High Campus in Bathurst NSW
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Denison College of Secondary Education Kelso High Campus

Kelso, New South Wales

Job Type

Contract

Level

Secondary school

Closing Date

17-06-2026

Subjects

Emotional Disturbance, Behaviour Difficulties

Job Summary

Applications close:
Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 3pm.

Contract:

20 July 2026 - 17 December 2026 with likely extension for the right applicant.

Total Annual Remuneration Package (1.0 FTE):
The total annual remuneration package for this classroom teacher position is valued up to $, including leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience.

Position Information:

Please note that it is not essential for the successful applicant to have NSW Department of Education special education teaching codes.

Denison College of Secondary Education - Kelso High Campus is a comprehensive public high school with 815 students, including 160 Aboriginal students, located in the city of Bathurst NSW, three hours drive from the Sydney CBD. Bathurst boasts a rich heritage and beautiful natural environment, a wide range of career opportunities and an affordable lifestyle, and a thriving and inclusive social scene.

The campus offers a comprehensive support unit operating within a highly inclusive model of support for students with disabilities. The unit comprises ten Special Education classes, including one Tutorial (TUT), two Intensive Learning Support - Mental Health (ILS-MH), four Autism (AU), one Mild Intellectual Disability (IM), and two Multi-Categorical (MC) classes that integrate seamlessly with mainstream classes.

Our highly skilled teachers in the support unit possess extensive knowledge of legislative requirements and evidence-based teaching strategies that support the participation and learning of our 69 enrolled students. The team places a strong emphasis on personal achievement in academics and social-emotional learning, supported by a well-resourced environment and two full-time head teachers who provide comprehensive middle leadership across instructional, wellbeing, and faculty domains.

At Kelso High Campus we implement a comprehensive program to support early career teachers so university students with interim approval to teach are also encouraged to apply.

Please see our website for more information.

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Selection Criteria:

Successful applicants must have NSW Department of Education approval to teach in NSW public schools. If you require assistance in obtaining such approval, please contact Sandra Howarth as per the details below.

The selection process involves:

* submission of a current resume with contact details for two school-based referees who are familiar with, and able to discuss, your abilities and suitability for this position. One of your referees must be your current/most recent supervisor.

* submission of a written application addressing the specific selection criteria below (maximum of 1 ½ pages)

* verbal referee reports and

* an informal interview.

Specific Selection Criteria:

1. Approval to teach and/or experience in teaching students with Behaviour Difficulties and/or Emotional Disturbance, with demonstrated excellence in individualised classroom teaching practice. Please note that it is not essential for the successful applicant to have NSW Department of Education special education teaching codes.

2. Demonstrated strong classroom and behaviour management skills and wellbeing practices that support data-driven teaching and learning, through high expectations.

3. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively, proactively and professionally with colleagues, parents and carers, Student Learning Support Officers (SLSOs), external support agencies and the wider community.

Please email your application to Sandra Howarth at Kelso High Campus by 3pm Wednesday 17 June 2026.

Please direct all enquiries as follows:

Kirsty Jablonskis, Relieving Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support at Kelso High Campus

Phone:

Email: kirsty.jablonskis.edu.au

Sandra Howarth, Head Teacher Administration at Kelso High Campus.

Mobile:

Email: sandra.howarth.edu.au

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