Teacher of the Deaf

Victorian Government; Melbourne, Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora School in Victoria is seeking a Teacher of the Deaf to support deaf children aged 0 to 6 and their families within Early Intervention. The role emphasises Auslan communication, family partnerships and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should have Victorian teaching registration, preferably with dual Early Childhood/Primary qualifications or a relevant special education credential, and a commitment to ongoing professional learning.

Qualifications

• Valid teaching registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
• Dual Early Childhood/Primary qualifications preferred; Deaf or special education qualification beneficial.
• Experience with deaf or hard-of-hearing children birth to 6 in an Early Intervention setting.
• Ability to communicate in Auslan or willingness to undertake training.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.
• Knowledge or willingness to develop knowledge of VEYLDF and related frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support families and provide individual education programs for deaf children.
• Collaborate with colleagues and families to develop, implement and evaluate strategies.
• Conduct regular assessment, reviews and reporting on child development.
• Work as a member of a trans-disciplinary team and participate in PD.
• Help establish networks to enhance services for deaf children and families.

Skills

Auslan communication

Family partnership model

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Professional learning

Early childhood theory

Education

VIT registered teacher

Dual Early Childhood/Primary preferred

Teacher of the Deaf or special education qualification

Job description

1. Appropriate teaching qualifications recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching, preferably dual Early Childhood/Primary qualifications, with a preference for Teacher of the Deaf or relevant special education qualifications and experience.

2. Experience working with deaf or hard-of-hearing children aged birth - 6 years and their families in an Early Intervention setting demonstrating a sound knowledge of early childhood theory and practice, including the Family partnership model, VEYLDF, Early Childhood Intervention Competencies, VTLM 2.0, or willingness to develop this knowledge.

3. Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with families and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external professionals to deliver quality programs.

4. Experience planning, implementing and evaluating individualised programs using appropriate communication strategies for deaf children, including those with additional needs.

5. Ability to communicate effectively in Auslan, or willingness to undertake recognised training.

6.. Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.

Role

Support families and provide individual education programs for young deaf children in line with the Family Partnership Model.

Collaborate with colleagues and families in developing, implementing and evaluating strategies to support outcomes for all children.

• Collaborate with colleagues and families in the regular assessment, review and evaluation of the child's development and progress and maintain appropriate records on an ongoing basis through the provision of written and oral reports as required.
• Work as a member of a collaborative team.

Participate in ongoing professional development,in line with the schools AIP and Strategic Plan.

Support the establishment and operation of networks that enhance the provision of services to deaf children and their families.

Other duties as required by the Principal.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Aurora School Principal and Early Intervention Manager, the successful applicant will work as a member of a trans-disciplinary team in delivering statewide early intervention services through the provision of educational services to deaf children and their families and consultancy support services to other service providers.

Country travel will be involved. Accordingly, the successful applicant should hold a current Victorian Motor vehicle driver's license and be prepared to use their own comprehensively insured vehicle as required. At times, overnight stays will be required. Personal expenses and ATO mileage rates are provided. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Aurora School has two campuses, one at Blackburn and one at Sunshine.This position may work out of Blackburn or Sunshine campus, with regular meetings held at Blackburn.

A knowledge and understanding of deafness and deaf culture and its impact on the development of communication and language is valued.

Who May Apply

Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [e-mail]

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees,including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class:

• The person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching; and
• if the person completed an Australian postgraduate level initial teaching program or course of study on or after 1 January 2024, they must demonstrate that they have satisfactorily completed a postgraduate level accredited initial teacher education program that has been accredited by an Australian State or Territory Teacher Regulatory Authority as satisfying the requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership 'Accreditation of initial teacher education programs in Australia: Standards and Procedures'; and
• a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program after 1 July 2016 must also demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements (this condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian ITE program completed by the person).

Aurora School is a Department of Education and Early Childhood (DE) school which specialises in Early Intervention and Early Education programs for deaf and deafblind children throughout Victoria with the main campus in Blackburn South and an additional office in Sunshine.

This position is for the role of Teacher of the Deaf at Aurora School in the Early Intervention program.

Aurora School Early Intervention program is a statewide Department of Education service for young deaf children aged 0 to 6 and their families. Aurora Early Intervention provides regular homebased support from collaborative teams which include teachers of the deaf, educational psychologists, social workers, speech and language therapists, and Deaf educators. Bilingual programs are provided in which young deaf children are encouraged to acquire early communication and language skills by being exposed to both spoken and signed languages. The program operates in term times only.

The Early Education Program specialises in education programs for young deaf children from three years of age. Within an Early Childhood Curriculum Framework there is a strong emphasis on the development of communication skills (listening, speaking, signing, reading and writing) and effective use of both expressive and receptive language. We provide a Bilingual program ensuring children have access to both English and Auslan role models.

Aurora School Community Kindergarten provides 3 and 4-year-old Bilingual programs for local community children and deaf and hard of hearing children enrolled at Aurora School. This inclusive program provides a well-supported, safe and nurturing environment for all children.

Applications close Thursday 5 November 2026 at 11.59pm