Teacher

• Full Time and Ongoing

• Commencing Term 2 2026 (Flexible)

Unique opportunity to join a leading school for neuro diverse students

The Opportunity 

The position would suit an individual who is looking to contribute their experience and skills within a purpose driven organisation, with a nurturing and unique culture and legacy.

Reporting to the Deputy Principal through the School Section Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Creating a nurturing and ordered learning environment which is learner centred, supportive, cooperative and aligned with relevant curriculum policies, documents and practices.

• Pastoral care by providing guidance and support to assist students develop socially and emotionally and support their understanding of ethical behaviour, especially those aligned to Rossbourne's values.

• Designing engaging classroom activities and differentiated lessons so that all students may access the curriculum and benefit from the educational experience.

• Creating a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

• Encouraging and promoting an educational/wellbeing partnership with parents, providing feedback, relevant strategies supporting learning and change, an explanation of curriculum intentions and general support and recommendations to parentctively contributing to a broad range of school activities and a capacity to reflect on, evaluate and improve professional knowledge and practice at an individual, team and school level.

Key Selection Criteria

• Qualified Teacher Status (VIT Registration).

• A degree consistent with the position description.

• Post Graduate Special Education qualification desirable.

• Familiarity with VM and VPC desirable.

• Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories and assessment.

• Knowledge of differentiated instruction.

• Familiarity with contemporary teaching practice specifically for neurodiverse students.

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and other key stakeholders.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload and pivot, when required.

• Sound ITC skills and proficiency with the Microsoft suite of applications.

What We Offer

Rossbourne School is located in leafy Hawthorn, offering competitive remuneration, salary packaging, comprehensive professional development, on-site parking and a supportive environment.

How To Apply

A copy of the position description is available on our website.

https://www.rossbourne.vic.edu.au/about/employment/

For further information, please contact Elle McFarlane at Rossbourne School on (03) 9819 4611 or apply now by email to mcfare@rossbourne.vic.edu.au  Please include a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role and your Curriculum Vitae detailing your qualifications and experience.

Closing Date

Applications close at 4:00pm, Wednesday 18 March 2026.

Starting Date

Beginning of Term 2 2026 (Flexible)