• Full Time Teacher (Special Education Primary)
• Balwyn Location 
• Salary Packaging benefits available

About the role

St Paul’s College is a Catholic Special Education school that sits within Villa Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH). St Paul’s College community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. St Paul’s College is committed to provide a child safe learning environment.

St Paul’s College is committed to child safety. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening, and adhere to the School's Child Safe Policies and Staff Code of Conduct according to Ministerial Order No. 870

Villa Maria Catholic Homes is committed to working in partnership with people of all ages and abilities to help them achieve their individual goals and dreams and to remain connected to their communities and enjoy their independence.

About you 

We are seeking a Special Education Teacher preferably with experience teaching Prep to Lower Primary to provide an exemplary learning environment for students, supporting their learning and wellbeing needs to reach their full potential within St Paul's College.

Specifically, your key responsibilities will include:

• Knowing the characteristics of learners at different developmental phases and current educational strategies for addressing their learning needs. This includes the use of alternative communication systems and technology.
• Support all programs and school activities including excursions and Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Work effectively with parents, always displaying professional behaviour with an understanding of the issues affecting parents of a child with a disability.
• Develop positive, constructive relationships with students and parents/carers to maintain a positive and safe working atmosphere in the classroom.
• Demonstrate effective use of teaching and learning tools and other resources which improve learning outcomes.
• Attend to the varying personal and physical needs of students including toileting and meal assistance.

Qualifications:

• Registration with Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)

Desirable: 

• Some experience working in Special Education with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

If you have the skills and experience required for the role please Apply Now. 

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

• A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. 
• A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave. 
• Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance, school holiday programs and car hire.
• The opportunity to open a high-interest savings account with our banking partner.
• We value diversity, champion inclusion, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and with all abilities, to consider joining our vibrant community.

About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, evidence of at least 3 X Covid vaccinations and agree to comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check. 

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.