Teacher Special Education - Merrylands High School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
21 October 2026
Posted 8 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
94.4
75.5 teaching · 18.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
855
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
89%
Girls vs boys
434 girls · 421 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Merrylands High School is a comprehensive coeducational secondary school with an enrollment of 850 students, of whom 82% come from a non-English speaking background. The school's strategic directions prioritize student growth and attainment, collaborative practices in numeracy and attendance, and connection to the community. There is a strong focus on academic achievement, student engagement, Positive Behaviour for Learning, innovative technology, meaningful community participation, and whole school professional learning aligned to these strategic directions.
Role description
Position Information
Merrylands High School is a comprehensive coeducational secondary school (enrolment 870 students, including 82% students from a non-English speaking background). The school’s strategic directions are Student Growth and Attainment, Collaborative Practices in Numeracy and Attendance and Connection. There is a strong focus on academic achievement, student engagement, Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), innovative technology, meaningful community participation and whole school professional learning aligned to the school’s strategic directions.
Specific Selection Criteria
Approval to teach Special Education and/or experience in teaching special education with demonstrated capacity in working with
students with autism, moderate intellectual disabilities, and with complex behavioural and communication needs.
Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and monitor quality personalised …