Location: Melbourne, VIC
Start: ASAP or by negotiation
Type: Full-time, Ongoing
Salary: $90,000 – $118,000 + super
Sponsorship: Available for the right candidate
Are you a qualified teacher currently working overseas and considering a move to Australia?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly supportive P–12 specialist school in Melbourne, where you’ll work with students with intellectual disability, autism and complex additional needs.
The school offers a highly supportive environment with small classes, strong Education Support staffing and access to allied health professionals, allowing teachers to focus on individual student growth and meaningful learning.
You will work with students who have a range of learning, communication, sensory and behavioural needs, developing personalised programs that support both academic and life outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include:
Delivering individualised learning programs and IEPs
Supporting communication, social development and emotional regulation
Developing strategies for students with sensory and behavioural needs
Embedding literacy and numeracy into functional, real-life learning
Working collaboratively with Education Support staff and allied health professionals
Implementing positive behaviour support strategies
Supporting students to develop independence and life skills
Contributing to transition and pathways planning
Building strong, positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
We are looking for a passionate teacher who has:
Strong command of English
A recognised teaching qualification and eligibility for Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration
Experience or a strong interest in Special Education, SEN, Inclusive Education or additional needs
Experience working with students with diverse or complex learning needs
Strong differentiation and classroom management skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A calm, patient and adaptable approach
A genuine commitment to student wellbeing and individual progress
Teachers trained overseas are encouraged to apply, including those currently working in international education systems and looking to transition into Australian teaching.
Sponsorship available for the right candidate
Full-time, ongoing position
Salary of $80,000 – $118,000 + super
Small classes of approximately 6–7 students
Strong Education Support staffing
Access to Speech Pathologists, Psychologists and Occupational Therapists
Collaborative and supportive leadership
A genuine focus on student growth, wellbeing and independence
Opportunity to build a long-term teaching career in Australia
Support and guidance available throughout the VIT registration and relocation process
If you're currently teaching overseas and wondering what a move to Melbourne could look like, we'd love to speak with you.
You don't need to have everything figured out yet. We can talk you through VIT registration, sponsorship, relocation and the Australian education system, and help you understand whether this opportunity is right for you.
Apply via SEEK or send your CV directly to:
Laura O’Sullivan – Prospero Teaching Australia
laura@prosperogrp.com
0403 303 259
Confidential enquiries and international applications are welcome.