Teacher (Life Without Barriers Education). Permanent Full Time - Newcastle

• Deliver inclusive, engaging learning that helps young people thrive in education
• Build strong connections with students and support their learning journey
• Generous salary packaging benefits - up to $18,550 per year, tax free!

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers Education is a wholly owned subsidiary of Life Without Barriers and is comprised of a network of schools supporting young people to re-engage in education by providing high school aged students with inclusive and flexible learning options.

Our schools support young people to navigate educational, social, and wellbeing needs, helping to remove obstacles so that they can thrive in education.

At Life Without Barriers Education , young people are at the heart of their learning journey, empowered to explore their potential, build their skills, and create meaningful pathways for their future.

                    Role: Teacher 

                    Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

                    Location: Newcastle

                    Commencement Date: Term 3 (20th July 2026)

In 2026, Life Without Barriers Education  launched our first four flexible learning campuses in Newcastle, Grafton, Mount Druitt, and Dubbo. Each campus currently caters for 15-20 students who are supported on site by 1 - 2 Teachers & Youth Workers. 

As a Teacher, you will provide flexible, engaging learning for young people who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education, fostering an inclusive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed classroom.

You will partner with families and community agencies to support students, champion their needs, and facilitate smooth learning transitions while fostering a safe, compliant, and supportive learning environment.

Support for this role is provided by the NSW School Principal, Administration Officer, and the National Life Without Barriers Education  team

Learn more about LWB Education here: https://www.lwb.org.au/services/lwb-education

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging learning programs, including integrated, applied, and accredited learning, literacy and numeracy support, and individual learning plans.
• Create an inclusive, culturally responsive environment that supports wellbeing, engagement, and strong community connections.
• Apply trauma-informed and therapeutic practices to manage behaviours and promote positive outcomes for young people.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with young people and their families, supporting participation, life skills, and cultural identity.
• Work collaboratively with teams and external agencies to provide coordinated support and smooth transitions.
• Maintain accurate records, meet compliance requirements, and actively contribute to professional development and a safe, supportive learning environment.

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Education (Primary and/or Secondary)
• Active NESA accreditation or ability to obtain (per 2024 NSW Teacher Accreditation Manual).
• Proven expertise in designing and delivering a variety of flexible learning options tailored to the diverse needs, characteristics, and learning styles of young people who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education.
• Skilled in differentiating instruction and adapting approaches to support neurodivergent learners as needed.
• High level communication skills including the ability to build and maintain good working relationships with young people, families and internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge of NSW curriculum requirements including NESA syllabus outcomes for Years 7–10. (Home | NSW Curriculum | NSW Education Standards Authority)
• Current First Aid certification
• Current unrestricted Australian Driver’s Licence and ability to drive 12 seat vehicles.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and NSW Working with Children Check.

How to Apply:

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts.

• For role specific enquiries contact the Life Without Barriers Education team via lwbe@lwb.org.au
• For general enquiries contact Kristy Crowe via recruitment@lwb.org.au

 Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

 Applications close at midnight Sunday 24th May 2026

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

At LWB Education, we all share the responsibility for child safety.