Special Development Casual Relief Teacher

2 weeks ago

Sunshine North, Victoria, Australia Tradewind Australia Pty Ltd Full time

**Primary and Secondary Special Development Casual Relief Teacher (CRT), 2026

Rate: $ $462.88 per day + Super**

Ready to Teach on Your Terms?

Tradewind Australia is a specialist education recruitment agency partnering with primary and secondary schools across Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are seeking passionate and adaptable Casual Relief Teachers to support our partner schools in and around Sunshine.

As a multi-award-winning agency for the best candidate experience, we offer flexible work, strong school relationships and consistent bookings to help you grow your teaching career. We are known for delivering high-calibre teachers, exceptional candidate care, and flexible opportunities that support both lifestyle and career goals.

The Role

As a Tradewind Casual Relief Teacher, you will work across a selection of primary and secondary schools. We match your skills, experience and availability to the right schools to ensure you enjoy each placement and feel supported throughout.

What you can expect

  • Consistent CRT work in schools aligned to your preferences

  • Pay rate of $ $462.88 per day + super (pending experience)

  • Professional development run by Principal Mentors

  • Free, easy-to-use app to manage availability and accept shifts

  • CRT podcasts and weekly webinars focused on CRTs

Key responsibilities

  • Deliver engaging lessons that maintain continuity of learning in the absence of the regular teacher
  • Adapt teaching approaches to meet diverse learning needs across different schools
  • Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
  • Provide clear handover notes and support daily routines

Skills & Experience

Must-Haves

  • Current and valid Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration
  • Completed teaching qualification (Primary and/or Secondary)
  • Ability to confidently manage a classroom and create a positive learning environment
  • Ability to provide two education-based references (mentor teachers accepted)
  • Experience or willingness to work in Special Development Settings

Nice-to-Haves

  • Experience teaching across a range of year levels
  • Familiarity with different school settings (government, independent, Catholic)

About Tradewind Australia

Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning education recruitment agency and the preferred supplier of many relief teachers to schools across greater Melbourne. We're not just about filling jobs - we're about helping teachers build fulfilling, long-term careers, with support every step of the way.

How to Apply

Click "Apply" to submit your CV.

For any questions regarding this position, please contact our Recruitment Team on or

Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and being an equal opportunities employer

Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

All successful applicants will undergo reference checks, identity verification and Working with Children Check compliance.

All applicants will undergo thorough reference and background checks, including VIT verification and identity confirmation.

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