Academic Sessional Initial Teacher Education

5 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victoria University Minimal Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Victoria University (VU) is inviting expressions of interest from qualified and experienced Primary educators for sessional teaching roles across our Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programs at Bachelor and Master levels.

About the Role

Sessional teaching includes a minimum commitment of approximately 9 hours per week, encompassing class delivery, preparation, and assessment. Teaching may be conducted in person or online in real time, with day and evening classes offered across Melbourne metropolitan locations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver ITE units to pre-service teachers
  • Teach in a range of formats, including face-to-face, blended, block, and online real-time modes
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress and assessment
  • Collaborate with fellow sessional and ongoing academic staff
  • Adhere to Victoria University's policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Essential Attributes

  • Recent classroom experience in the primary education sector
  • VIT registration or a current Working with Children Check
  • Proficiency in using educational technology

Desirable Attributes

  • Specialisation in literacy, numeracy, and/or inclusive education
  • Experience with phonics-based instructional approaches

Teaching Model

VU teaches using the Block Model, in which units are delivered one at a time over a four-week period. Sessional staff may teach up to two classes per block, totalling up to 18 teaching hours per week. Block Model.

Your application will include: 

  • CV with your teaching qualifications clearly listed at the top. (Save file title as first and last name). 
  • Be sure to include a summary of your availability throughout the year specifying preferred days and times. 
  • Applicants must have appropriate work rights in Australia.
  • You will be asked to provide evidence of Working with Children Check at the offer stage. 

How to Apply

Please click on the Apply Now

Victoria University encourages applications from Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Closing Date: Sunday the 7th of September :59 PM (AEST)

Review of Applications will be on a continuous basis. 



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