Autism-Specialist Primary Teacher | Small Classes

AndFound; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

AndFound Educate is seeking Primary Classroom Teachers for a Melbourne, Northern Suburbs specialist autism setting. Roles target primary-aged students with autism, in small teams with two to three staff per room.

Induction and training in a structured teaching model will be provided, and visa sponsorship is available for the right candidates. Term 1, 2027 start with earlier starts possible from Term 4, 2026.

Qualifications

• Interest in autism and how students on the spectrum learn.
• Experience with or willingness to work within a structured instructional model.
• Ability to collaborate in small multidisciplinary teams with co-teachers, ESPs, and therapists.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and reflective practice.
• Eligibility to obtain Victorian teacher registration (VIT) and appropriate work rights.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and teach individualized programs aligned to autism-specific curriculum.
• Develop communication, social, imagination and play skills and support self-regulation.
• Work with a multidisciplinary classroom team including staff and therapists.
• Contribute to individual learning plans and term reviews with families and professionals.
• Implement whole-school positive behaviour support and track progress with measures.
• Engage in reflection, feedback, and participate in induction and professional learning.

Skills

Interest in autism learning

Structured teaching model

Collaborative team teaching

Willingness to be taught

Education

VIT Registration

Australian/NZ Citizenship or PR or valid work rights

Job description

AndFound Educate is seeking Primary Classroom Teachers for a Melbourne, Northern Suburbs specialist autism setting. Roles target primary-aged students with autism, in small teams with two to three staff per room.

Induction and training in a structured teaching model will be provided, and visa sponsorship is available for the right candidates. Term 1, 2027 start with earlier starts possible from Term 4, 2026.