Relief Teacher

Autism Queensland · Mackay, QLD

Employment

Casual, Permanent

Subject

Special Education

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

30 October 2026

38 days remaining

Posted 21 Sep 2026

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About Autism Queensland

Role description

The Opportunity

  • Enriching relief teaching positions are available in primary school aged classes (P-6) at Autism Queensland Cairns School
  • Small classes of 6-8 students
  • Wide degree of support from an interdisciplinary team of teacher aides’ therapists, wellbeing, and behaviour support practitioners (dependent on needs of the students).

Education is the most powerful tool which can be used to change the world for the better – that is why our teachers are one of our most vital resources, capable of helping our students to shape the potential of their futures right from the beginning. At AQ, you’ll work with people who are generous, caring, compassionate, and resilient. A team that never stops learning or striving to make tomorrow even better than today.

Our P-6 independent school is built on a strong inter-disciplinary foundation of Teachers, Teacher Aides and Allied Health Professionals. Working in a collaborative, supporting environment tapping into our market leading research to provide quality education and support to autistic students.

As a Teacher, you’ll support the planning, teaching and assessment in an alternative, flexible model of learning for autistic students, embracing a holistic, strengths-based, and neuro-affirming approach as we strive to empower each student to thrive in an environment that fosters their individual growth.

The role would suit a flexible, curious, and caring Teacher who is seeking to enrich their career in education while supporting a diverse group of students in their education journey with Autism Queensland.

The successful candidate will be rew…

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