Classroom Teacher

The Currajong School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The Currajong School in Malvern East is seeking a permanent, full-time classroom teacher for an ongoing role commencing term one 2027. The school supports neurodiverse children with social, emotional and behavioural needs in a trauma-informed setting.

The role focuses on planning, preparation and delivering learning programs and wellbeing supports to foster student independence, with engagement across families and allied staff. Salary packaging is available as a not-for-profit employer.

Qualifications

• Passionate and experienced in special education; especially students with social and emotional needs and supporting students.
• Current VIT
• Qualifications in special education an advantage, or an interest in exploring this
• Must complete a satisfactory Police Check

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality learning programs and wellbeing supports to meet student needs.
• Use data to inform teaching approaches and monitor student progress.
• Attend and lead Student Support Group Meetings and collaborate with Allied Health staff.
• Develop and maintain ILP, SSG and BSP documentation with teaching staff.
• Support school initiatives, policy adherence, and Child Safe Standards.
• Provide direction to support staff as needed and assist leadership with compliance tasks.
• Engage with parents/carers to communicate student learning and wellbeing outcomes.

Skills

Special education

VIT registration

Student wellbeing

Job description

The Currajong School located in Malvern East is a Primary Special Assistance School, that provides a positive and inclusive environment for neurodiverse children with social, emotional and behavioural needs. At Currajong, small class sizes ensure the children are well-known, and programs are tailored to their individual needs. We place emphasis on learning and programs that develop academic, personal, social, behavioural and emotional needs to develop their independence.

The Currajong School is recruiting for a permanent, full- time classroom teacher in an ongoing capacity, commencing term one 2027.

Join a dedicated team of staff, who have a passion for improving the learning lives of children through a trauma informed lens and by also implementing Positive Behaviour Supports to develop resilient learners. A great opportunity for your professional and personal growth, in a learning environment committed to personalised, student centered education and collaborative practice.

The staff at The Currajong School can access attractive salary packaging options as a registered not-for-profit organisation. Staff have access to tax effective packaging via Remunerator: Up to $15,900 per (FBT) year.

The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs and wellbeing supports to achieve specific student outcomes. The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning and wellbeing.

About you:

• Passionate and experienced in special education; especially students with social and emotional needs and supporting students.
• Current VIT
• Qualifications in special education an advantage, or an interest in exploring this
• Must complete a satisfactory Police Check

Workplace Tasks and Key Responsibilities

• Respect all students and foster the development of their self-esteem
• Preparation, planning, delivery and assessment of high quality student learning programs to meet the diverse needs of all students
• Effectively use data to inform teaching approaches
• Attend and lead Student Support Group Meetings
• Collaborate with Allied Health and Teachers Assistants in the development of high quality student support documentation (ILP, SSG, BSP)
• Implementation of school initiatives and policies
• Collaborate with Allied Health and Teachers Assistants to provide effective student management including wellbeing and mental health
• Support the implementation of and adherence to school policy and procedures, including the commitment to the Child Safe Standards, at alltimes
• Provide direction to Teachers Assistants where needed
• Assist the leadership team and teaching staff in decision making around compliance with Child Safety, Mandatory Reporting and other legal requirements
• Other duties and projects as reasonably directed from time to time
• Attendance at off-site activities to support the safe and effective engagement of students as directed
• Implement Positive Behaviour Supports
• Engagement with parents/carers to ensure high level communication relating to student learning, mental health and wellbeing
• Communicate student learning and wellbeing outcomes to parents through regular reporting
• Create and maintain positive relationships with students and colleagues and maintain a high level of professionalism in line with Currajong policies and procedures
• Maintain planning, assessment and student data records

Note: Interviews will commence as suitable applications are received. The written application, interview and references will all be part of the process for appointing the successful applicant.

Applications close on 21st of October 2026.

The Currajong School is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe School. All employees will be required to comply with the School's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct.