Melbourne - Northern Suburbs | Secondary SEN Teacher | Term 1, 2027

Melbourne - Northern Suburbs | Secondary SEN Teacher | Term 1, 2027

Are you ready to plan your next move?

AndFound Educate is currently partnering with a specialist school in Melbourne's north to appoint multiple Secondary Classroom Teachers for Term 1, 2027, with some earlier starts available from Term 4, 2026.

This is a genuinely different kind of teaching role. You will work with secondary-aged students on the autism spectrum in small, well-supported classrooms, using a structured teaching approach the school trains you in from day one. You do not need previous special education experience. You need an interest in how students with autism learn, and a willingness to be taught.

About the School

This is a Victorian Government specialist school working with students on the autism spectrum across Melbourne's north. Students here have autism as their primary diagnosis, and many do not have an intellectual disability. The barriers are communication, social interaction and emotional regulation rather than cognitive capacity teachers often find they are working with students operating at or near age level academically, while needing significant support to access learning.

Classes are small, single figures and staffed by teams of two to three, with the school aiming for two teachers plus an education support staff member in each room. Speech pathologists and occupational therapists work on site alongside teaching teams. The Later Years program runs an Applied Learning Program focused on preparing students for life after school. All structured teaching resources, visuals and planning supports are provided you are not building them from scratch.

A whole-school positive behaviour support approach underpins everything, with individual learning plans developed each term in partnership with families and allied health professionals.

Role Overview

• Position Type: Full Time and Part Time Permanent
• Start Date: Term 1, 2027 - earlier starts from Term 4, 2026 available
• Location: Melbourne's Northern Suburbs
• Student Cohort: Secondary-aged students on the autism spectrum 
• Class Size: Small single-figure classes staffed by teams of two to three
• Salary: $79,589 to $118,063 FTE depending on experience and classification

Role Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and teach individualised programs within the Applied Learning Program, building on each student's strengths and skills in line with the school's autism-specific curriculum and structured teaching model
• Develop students' communication, interpersonal, imagination and play skills, and support them to self-regulate their emotions and behaviour in preparation for life after school
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary classroom team alongside co-teachers, education support staff, speech pathologists and occupational therapists
• Contribute to individual learning plans and regular review meetings with families, education support staff and allied health professionals
• Implement the whole-school positive behaviour support approach including individual behaviour support plans, and assess and report on individual student progress using formal and informal measures
• Engage in critical reflection and inquiry, receive and act on feedback, and participate fully in the school's comprehensive induction and professional learning programs

About You
You're a qualified teacher who:

• Holds or is eligible to obtain Australian/NZ Citizenship, PR or valid work rights (Working Holiday Visa holders encouraged to apply)
• Holds or is eligible to obtain Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Registration
• Has an updated resume and can provide at least two recent professional references
• Is genuinely interested in learning about autism and how students on the spectrum learn
• Is willing to work within a structured instructional model and is a reflective practitioner who welcomes feedback

How to Get Started
Are you ready to take the next step in your teaching career?

Submit your application today, or contact our team through the details below to join AndFound Educate's growing community of inspiring educators.

AndFound Educate partners with schools across Melbourne to support their recruitment needs. Our service is completely complimentary for educators, providing access to opportunities across a wide network of schools.

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Additional information

• Multiple Secondary Classroom Teacher roles - specialist autism setting
• Term 1 2027 start, with Term 4 2026 starts available
• Small classes, two to three staff per room - full induction provided