Job Description
The Role:
Are you a passionate educator driven to make a meaningful impact on students with diverse learning needs? Tradewind is thrilled to partner with a vibrant school in Sunshine, offering an exciting opportunity for a Primary High Needs Teacher beginning in Term 1.
This full-time role, flexible for an immediate start, spans middle to upper primary, allowing you to bring your expertise in differentiated learning into a supportive and collaborative environment. Join a school that champions individualised student development and empowers teachers with strong leadership, resources, and professional growth opportunities. Be part of a learning community where compassion meets innovation-apply now to shape bright futures!
Key duties:
- Developing and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs, in collaboration with other educators, parents, and specialists.
- Providing differentiated instruction and support to meet the diverse learning needs of students with disabilities, including those with learning difficulties, developmental delays, and behavioural challenges.
- Conducting ongoing assessments to monitor students' progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- Collaborating with classroom teachers, support staff, parents, and external professionals (such as psychologists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists) to ensure coordinated support for students with special needs.
- Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance knowledge and skills in special education practices, evidence-based interventions, and relevant legislation and policies.
- Managing caseloads of students with special needs, including maintaining accurate records, tracking progress, and participating in case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings.
Skills & Experience:
- Must have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Current VIT registration
- Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree)
- Previous experience working with vulnerable students is advantageous but not essential, training can be provided
- Graduates welcome to apply and will be supported
- Ongoing opportunity for those with Special Development qualifications
- Working holiday visa holders are encouraged to apply
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- Welcoming and inclusive learning spaces that foster student engagement
- Competitive salary based on teaching experience ($78k-$116k) plus Superannuation
- Focus on middle and upper primary education within a supportive school environment
- Outstanding staff support, professional development opportunities, and collaborative culture
The School
- Approximately 200 students ranging from Foundation to Secondary
- Small class sizes of under 10 students with each class allocated two Education Support staff
- Ample protected planning time for teachers
- Training and professional development provided to all teachers/staff
- Supportive network of colleagues and leadership
Why work with Tradewind?
The Benefits:
- Work with an organisation that is relentless in securing quality opportunities in a personalised way
- Relevant and real information about roles
- No joining fees/other fees
- Resume and Key Selection Criteria assistance
- Interview tips and preparation provided
- Professional development by two Principal mentors on a consistent basis
Tradewind Australia is a specialist, education recruitment agency and is the preferred supplier of teachers for many schools across the greater Melbourne / Victoria region. We have a strong reputation for providing high-calibre teachers with fantastic contract opportunities and helping them to pursue rewarding careers. Our aim is to cultivate an excellent ongoing relationship with you throughout your growing career.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit your application by clicking the APPLY NOW button. Applications will be reviewed and screen upon submission.
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact Tahlia Schueren on Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110-0091 or email
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
