Special Needs Teacher (Primary)

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

Special Education

Sector

Independent

School type

Primary

Salary range

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Closing date

17 April 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 31 Mar 2026

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About Inner Sydney Montessori School

Enrolment

95

Total students

58%

Boys

42%

Girls

Staffing

14.8

Teaching FTE

22.7

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,178

ICSEA value

98th percentile · Higher SES

Diversity

51%

EAL/D Background

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

About Us

Established in 1981, ISMS provides Montessori education from birth through primary school. Our vision is to offer a comprehensive Montessori education that fosters self-discovery, holistic development, and a lifelong love of learning within a vibrant, connected and values-driven community.

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced, motivated, and passionate Special and Gifted Needs Teacher with a deep respect for Montessori philosophy? If so, you may be the person we are looking for!

We are seeking a full-time Special and Gifted Needs Teacher, to commence in Term 2, who will work with children within a Primary classroom, nurturing their curiosity and supporting their development in a Montessori environment. You will assist with the delivery of classroom activities as well as targeted intervention programs designed for identified students. This position requires working collaboratively with teaching staff to reinforce key learning concepts, provide differentiated support and help students build confidence and independence in their learning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assessment and individualised planning:
    • Completion of diagnostic assessments
    • Development of individualised education plans and extension plans tailored to Montessori classroom expectations and child development trajectories
    • Maintenance of comprehensive documentation of student progress
    • Communication of findings effectively to staff and parents.
  • Remedial and extension instruction:
    • Deliver targeted small-group and 1:1 intervention sessions for literacy, numeracy, executive functioning, and social-emotional …

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