Special Needs teachers, South East Melbourne, January 2027
- Seeking 9 Special Education Teachers for a P–12 specialist school in Melbourne''s south-east.
- Focus on individualised learning for students with diverse needs including intellectual disability and autism.
- Sponsorship available for qualified international candidates.
Special Education Teachers | Multiple Positions
9 Positions Available | P–12 Specialist School | Melbourne South-East | Sponsorship Available
Prospero Teaching is proud to be partnered with a highly regarded Victorian Government specialist school in Melbourne's south-east, seeking 9 passionate Special Education Teachers to join their growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who are passionate about making a meaningful difference to students with intellectual disability, autism and complex learning and communication needs.
Sponsorship is available for the right international candidates.
About the School
The school is a modern, purpose-built P–12 specialist school supporting students aged 5–18.
The school takes a highly individualised approach to learning, with a strong focus on:
- Student wellbeing
- Communication
- Independence
- Personal development
- Functional life skills
- Social and emotional development
- Community participation
- Meaningful learning outcomes
Teachers work as part of a collaborative, transdisciplinary team alongside Education Support staff, allied-health professionals and families.
The school has excellent specialist facilities, including dedicated learning spaces, sensory areas, life skills facilities, a gymnasium, kitchen, outdoor learning areas and sports facilities.
The Students
Students have a diverse range of needs, including:
- Intellectual disability
- Autism
- Language and communication needs
- Sensory needs
- Social and emotional regulation
- Behavioural support needs
- Physical and developmental needs
- Independence and functional life skills
The school recognises that every student is different and provides highly differentiated learning programs based on individual strengths, needs and goals.
The Role
We are looking for 9 Special Education Teachers to join the school across different year levels and learning environments.
Teachers will:
- Develop and deliver individualised learning programs
- Plan differentiated literacy and numeracy programs
- Support communication and AAC strategies
- Develop student independence and functional skills
- Build positive relationships with students and families
- Establish safe, structured and engaging classrooms
- Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation
- Work collaboratively with Education Support staff
- Collaborate with allied-health professionals
- Contribute to Individual Learning Plans
- Monitor and celebrate individual student progress
- Support community participation and real-world learning
About You
We are looking for teachers who are:
- Qualified and eligible for VIT registration
- Passionate about Special Education
- Patient, positive and relationship-focused
- Confident differentiating learning
- Comfortable working with students with complex needs
- Collaborative and open to multidisciplinary practice
- Committed to developing student independence
- Flexible and willing to learn specialist teaching strategies
Specialist Education experience is highly regarded but not essential.
Mainstream teachers who are interested in transitioning into Special Education are encouraged to apply.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- 9 teaching positions available
- Sponsorship available for the right candidates
- P–12 specialist school
- Modern, purpose-built facilities
- Strong Education Support team
- Allied-health collaboration
- Highly individualised learning
- Strong focus on wellbeing and independence
- Excellent opportunity to develop Special Education expertise
- Supportive and collaborative school environment
- Melbourne south-east location
- International teachers encouraged to apply
International Teachers Welcome
Are you currently teaching overseas and considering relocating to Australia?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive specialist school and build your teaching career in Victoria.
With 9 positions available, we are particularly interested in speaking with teachers who are looking for a long-term opportunity in Australia and who are passionate about working with students with additional learning needs.
Sponsorship is available for the right international candidates.
Position Details
Positions: 9 Special Education Teachers
Location: Melbourne South-East, Victoria
School: Victorian Government Specialist School
Year Levels: P–12
Employment: Full-time
Student Age: 5–18
Sponsorship: Available for the right candidates
Registration: VIT registration or eligibility required
Start: ASAP / by negotiation
Interested?
If you are an experienced Special Education Teacher, or a mainstream teacher looking to make the move into specialist education, we would love to hear from you.
International applicants are encouraged to apply.
Contact Laura for a confidential discussion about the positions, sponsorship and relocation to Melbourne.
Laura
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