Looking for your next opportunity in Special Education? Ipswich West Special School has multiple teaching opportunities available now and for 2027, offering the chance to join a dedicated team supporting students with diverse learning needs in a welcoming school community in West Ipswich, close to the Ipswich CBD.

Job details

Current Opportunities:

• Year 7-12 (Temporary, commencing ASAP-10/12/2027) 

2027 Opportunities:

• Prep-6 (Temporary, commencing 21/01/2027-10/12/2027) 
• Prep-6 (Permanent, commencing 21/01/2027) 
• Year 7-12 (Permanent, commencing 21/01/2027) 

*Special Education vacancies in secondary settings may including teaching students with disability and diverse learning needs across Years 7-12, including curriculum delivery, implementing individual learning adjustments, and supporting students in a variety of educational settings. 

Why Ipswich West Special School?

• Work with students with diverse learning needs and deliver individualised programs that support their academic, social and personal growth.
• Join a school built around being Safe, Respectful Learners, with Positive Behaviour for Learning embedded across the whole school.
• Senior teachers can support students with vocational learning, work experience, independence and post-school pathways — making the impact of your teaching extend well beyond the classroom.

What We Offer

• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities
• Relocation support 

What You'll Need

• Relevant teaching qualification
• Full or provisional QCT registration
• Australian working rights or valid visa
• Pre-service and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply (include practicum reports, mentor statements & unofficial transcript)

How to apply

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your resume including two professional referees

🔗 Explore the school: Visit Ipswich West Special School website here. 

All applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department of Education Teacher Application Portal to be considered for current and future roles.

Existing permanent teachers are encouraged to apply for the teacher transfer process, noting that relocation entitlements may not apply.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

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