Teacher of the Deaf
Contract Type: Casual/Relief Position
Applications Close: 9 March 2026
NextSense has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Teacher of the Deaf to join our School Support team at Macquarie Park.
<p>NextSense has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Teacher of the Deaf to join our School Support team at Macquarie Park.</p>
<p>Key role tasks:</p>
<p>- Collaborate, design and implement learning and teaching programs using knowledge of curriculum, assessment/ reporting requirements and implications of sensory loss<br>
- Design and implement teaching activities that support the participation and learning of students with sensory loss and those with additional disability and adjust the teaching environment<br>
- Establish and implement inclusive and positive interactions to engage and support students with sensory loss in meaningful learning experiences<br>
- Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environment and ensure students’ wellbeing and safety within school by implementing school and/ or system, curriculum and legislative requirements</p>
<p>What we can offer you</p>
<p>- Competitive remuneration<br>
- Access to industry leading education and professional development<br>
- Collaborative work environment<br>
- Wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program</p>
<p>Desired Skills and Experience</p>
<p>To be successful in this role you'll need to demonstrate you meet the following selection criteria. </p>
<ul>
<li>Relevant degree or recognised teaching qualification</li>
<li>Native/near native Auslan signer, Interpreter level or fluent in Auslan</li>
<li>Willingness to undertake future studies in a Master of Sensory Disability Education (Provided and paid by NextSense and Macquarie University)</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal/signer communication skills, including the capacity to handle sensitive matters with tact and diplomacy</li>
<li>Excellent teaching practice</li>
<li>Experience in the education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.</li>
<li>A working with children’s check</li>
<li>A criminal record check</li>
<li>You are obliged to become familiar with, and comply with child protection policies and legislation, as amended from time to time</li>
</ul>
<p>To download the Position Description, please click on the following link: <a href="https://nextsense.elmotalent.com.au/uploads/nextsense/files/Teacher%20of%20the%20Deaf_PD_2026.pdf" rel="nofollow">Casual - Teacher of the Deaf</a></p>
<p>We’re here to help. If you have any further questions, please reach out to our hiring manager <a href="mailto:Antonella.Dolores@nextsense.org.au?subject=Teacher%20of%20the%20Deaf%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">Antonella.Dolores@nextsense.org.au</a>. Good luck!</p>
<p><i>NextSense is a child safe organisation, candidate compliance with child protection legislation is essential.</i></p>