• Join a uniquely collaborative school environment providing learning opportunities for additional needs children!
• Great salary circa $76,484-$113,456 plus super and school holidays off! 
• Relocation assistance negotiable up to $9,000 to help you make Melbourne your home!
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team running a small class and create unique solutions to children's therapeutic needs!

Broadmeadows Special Developmental School is a school catering to ages 5-18, and offers a unique and dynamic work environment dedicated to the growth and development of students with additional needs. With modern campuses in Melbourne, our focus on communication development, personalised learning plans, and collaborative partnerships with families set us apart. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a profound and meaningful impact on the lives of our exceptional students.

Join us in creating a remarkable educational journey for our exceptional students.

How You'll Make a Difference:

Due to growth and development, we now have multiple opportunities for full-time teachers to join our school in Broadmeadows across all age groups. At Broadmeadows SDS we have classes of five to seven students grouped by their age. 

Our primary years (ages 5 - 12) include classes focusing on foundational skills and knowledge, with hands-on learning opportunities supported by our Teacher Assistants and Allied Health professionals. 

The secondary years (ages 13 - 18) include classes that focus on navigating the world as a young adult, and after. We provide English, Reading, Writing, Maths, and Health and Physical Education in conjunction with our Allied Health professionals.

At Broadmeadows Special Development School, our collaborative and multidisciplinary approach sets us apart. As a teacher with us, you will work with a Teaching Assistant, an Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, and Physiotherapist to create a well-rounded and tailored lesson plan that encompasses the exercises and skills that the students in your class need to succeed. 

You’ll step into a truly unique and supportive environment, where we set you up for success to ensure you have the time and resources to make a difference in the lives of students - this includes limiting meetings (no whole staff meetings here!) and creating a warm, friendly environment for our team.

Be Rewarded:

When you join Broadmeadows Special Developmental School, you will receive an attractive salary of $76,484-$113,456 plus super commensurate with experience and great benefits.

Benefits include:

• Relocation assistance negotiable up to $9,000
• Well-resourced school with all therapy and curriculum tools you could want provided
• Laptop provided
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team
• Celebratory culture where you get to champion students’ milestones
• Truly protected time outside of school hours - parents don't have your direct contacts
• Free coffee and lunches for planning days
• Friendly and social staff with great a great Christmas party and regular social events

We provide support for graduates looking for a meaningful teaching opportunity, and we are open to sponsorship for candidates with recognised teaching qualifications (acquired in the US, Canada, UK, or Ireland).

What You'll Bring to the Team:

As one of our teachers, you will be a qualified teacher, with relevant qualifications and VIT registration or the ability to obtain this prior to commencing with us. You will be passionate about working with additional needs children and providing education accessible to all. Please click here to refer to the VIT Registration guide to confirm eligibility prior to submitting your application.

While prior demonstrated experience in a similar role will be highly regarded, we are also open to new graduates and Teachers from mainstream schools!

You will have:

• Strong passion for educating additional needs children
• High-level written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with parents and colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to teach classes effectively and assess and monitor student learning

Ready to Apply?

If you are a qualified teacher, passionate about educating additional needs students in a holistic and multidisciplinary environment, please click Apply Now!