Teacher Special Education - Cessnock Public School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
18 November 2026
Posted 5 Nov 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
35.9
26.3 teaching · 9.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
10.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
276
Indigenous students
30%
Language other than English
7%
Girls vs boys
111 girls · 165 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Position Information
Cessnock Public School has a proud and long history serving the Cessnock community and currently enrols approximately 300 students. Our school includes ten mainstream classes and seven inclusive education classes, supporting both local students and those from surrounding areas. Our school will be opening a new two room Preschool in 2027, as part of the 100 New Public School Preschools.
With a Family Occupation and Education Index of 150, the school receives targeted funding for equity, socio-economic background, and Aboriginal student support, with around 30% of students identifying as Aboriginal. Our inclusive curriculum incorporates the Aboriginal Pedagogies framework to respectfully embed Aboriginal perspectives and learning methods, alongside the Awabakal Language program.
Student wellbeing is a priority, supported by programs such as Po…