Primary High Needs Teacher

**The Role**:
Are you a dedicated Primary High Needs Teacher committed to nurturing the growth and development of students with diverse needs? Tradewind is working in close partnership with a school in Sunshine, presenting a fantastic opportunity for a Primary High Needs Teacher to join the school. This full-time, role offers flexibility with a start date this term, allowing you to seamlessly integrate into the team ranging from lower to upper primary. Join a wonderful school environment that prioritises the individualized support and development of every student.

**Key duties**:

- Developing and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs, in collaboration with other educators, parents, and specialists.
- Providing differentiated instruction and support to meet the diverse learning needs of students with disabilities, including those with learning difficulties, developmental delays, and behavioural challenges.
- Conducting ongoing assessments to monitor students' progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- Collaborating with classroom teachers, support staff, parents, and external professionals (such as psychologists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists) to ensure coordinated support for students with special needs.
- Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance knowledge and skills in special education practices, evidence-based interventions, and relevant legislation and policies.
- Managing caseloads of students with special needs, including maintaining accurate records, tracking progress, and participating in case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings.

**Skills & Experience**:

- Must have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Current VIT registration
- Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree)
- Previous experience working with vulnerable students is advantageous but not essential, training can be provided
- Ongoing opportunity for those with Special Development qualifications
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).

**Offering**:

- Welcoming learning spaces
- Salary in alignment with teaching experience ($75k-$115k) plus Super
- The school offers education for students in years Primary-Secondary
- Teach within the primary area of the school

**The School**
- Approximately 200 students ranging from Foundation to Secondary
- Small class sizes of under 10 students with each class allocated two Education Support staff
- Ample protected planning time for teachers
- Training and professional development provided to all teachers/staff
- Supportive network of colleagues and leadership

**Why work with Tradewind?**

**The Benefits**:

- Work with an organisation that is relentless in securing quality opportunities in a personalised way
- Relevant and real information about roles
- No joining fees/other fees
- Resume and Key Selection Criteria assistance
- Interview tips and preparation provided
- Professional development by two Principal mentors on a consistent basis

Tradewind Australia is a specialist, education recruitment agency and is the preferred supplier of teachers for many schools across the greater Melbourne / Victoria region. We have a strong reputation for providing high-calibre teachers with fantastic contract opportunities and helping them to pursue rewarding careers. Our aim is to cultivate an excellent ongoing relationship with you throughout your growing career.

**How to apply**:
**TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.**
people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability and lived experience to apply.