Leader of Learning & Wellbeing School Coordinator (Level One)

Leader of Learning & Wellbeing - School Coordinator Level 1 

2026 maximum term contract 

Join our team as a Leader of Learning & Wellbeing - School Coordinator (Level 1) in a one-year max term contract for the 2026 school year with the possibility of an extension. This is a fantastic chance to grow your leadership experience while making a real difference in a supportive and collaborative the one-year coordinator role you may be required to undertake some on-class teaching responsibilities.

As a Leader of Learning & Wellbeing you will lead and collaborate with a team of specialists including teachers teachers aides school therapists coordinators administrators and other Aspect staff to deliver our evidence-informed student-focused autism-specific approach. Use a person-centred and family-focused approach to ensure the delivery of quality educational standards. As a core member of the schools Learning Support Team (LST) you will lead and supervise the teaching team and partner parents carers and other members of the school community.

In 2026 our satellite classes will be based at Barrack Heights Albion Park and Unanderra (within the University of Wollongong). You may be required to work at any of these sites as a teacher and may oversee some or all of the satellite classes in your role as a coordinator and therefore must be able to travel to these sites on any given day if student or staff support is needed. Our main campus classes are situated at Aspect South Coast School in Corrimal.

To read further information about this exciting role please see the full Position Profile below:

Leader of Learning & Wellbeing (Level 1)

Education:

Aspect Schools are leaders in education for children on the autism spectrum K-12 leading the way in developing and applying innovative evidence-based education approaches that create positive outcomes for autistic students and young people.

Its the perfect time to join one of our ten Aspect Schools located in NSW and SA as we embark on our exciting journey alongside Dr Lyn Sharratt to put focus on data demonstrating growth of students learning and development. Our dedicated Educators are transforming the landscape of autism education paving the way for brighter futures and boundless opportunities for our students.

About the School: 

Aspect South Coast School is a thriving learning community of students parents teachers teacher aides learning support team and school administration staff who are committed to providing a rich challenging and rewarding education that is specifically designed for children who are on the Autism Spectrum.

Visit our website to learn more about our school: Aspect South Coast School

Qualifications :

• To provide for consistency of support we are looking for coordinators who are currently working or are available to work full-time (38hrs per week) 5 days per week starting Term 1 2026.
• Recognised University or Tertiary teaching qualifications (as determined by NESA)
• Registration with NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority) 
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with others
• Ability to work with Assisted School Transport (ASTP) providers and contractors as needed
• Proven ability to manage the daily staffing schedule and process as required
• Proven ability to work with staff and parents and engage in proactive but sometimes difficult conversations.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities including team support
• Experience working with students on the autism spectrum and other areas of need.
• Experience in developing IPs and curriculum for students on the autism spectrum.
• NSW Working With Children Check for paid employment
• Have a current drivers licence (per relevant state legislation)
• A Light Rigid (LR) drivers licence is desirable but not necessary.
• You may be required to provide an International Police Check clearance.

Additional Information :

What we offer:

• Full-time base salary range of $90100k - $127281k (depending on qualifications accreditation and relevant teaching experience)  special education allowance $3699 p.a.  superannuation
• Coordinator 1 allowance is $9958 p.a.
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Professional Learning opportunities for career advancement
• Employee referral incentives
• Access to a wide range of discounts through Beny on everyday purchases
• Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with Converge International.

This position is covered by the Independent Schools (Teachers) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025.

To apply: Please attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; a cover letter is optional.

Successful applicants will be asked to provide their previous Statements of Service to calculate their remuneration step level.

Closing date for applications: Friday 31 October 2025 (but we will start interviewing potential candidates prior).

Aspect reserves the right to interview and/or appoint a candidate during any stage of the hiring process.

Enquiries should be directed to: Raeleigh Kerr Leader of Learning & Wellbeing Aspect South Coast School (02)or  

Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples neurodivergent people people with a disability the LGBTQIA community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes and are happy to individualise these.

Learn more about us:  

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time