Job Description
About the Role:
Are you a passionate and empathetic educator with a heart for supporting students with additional needs? Do you believe in the power of music and movement to inspire learning, growth, and connection?
Tradewind is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to lead the Performing Arts program (Music and Movement) for Primary to Senior Secondary students in a specialist setting, starting immediately.
This full-time, ongoing role involves teaching small classes of high-needs students who are working at the beginning levels of the Victorian Curriculum. You'll play a vital role in creating inclusive, engaging lessons that foster creativity, confidence, and connection through the arts.
School tours can be arranged-come and see the difference you could make!
Key Duties:
- Develop and deliver highly structured, accessible Performing Arts lessons (music, movement, drama) aligned with the Victorian Curriculum Levels A-F, using sensory-rich and multi-modal approaches tailored to individual student needs.
- Use ongoing, individualised assessment strategies to track progress in communication, engagement, and creative expression, providing clear reports and feedback to families and support teams.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and highly supportive environment that encourages participation, emotional regulation, and expression through structured and predictable routines.
- Facilitate small-scale, student-centred performances and classroom-based showcases that celebrate student strengths, often incorporating assistive technology and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication).
- Support or lead modified extracurricular arts-based programs, including music groups or movement sessions, with a focus on building confidence, communication, and motor skills.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, therapists, and support staff to integrate Performing Arts into IEP goals and interdisciplinary learning experiences.
- Manage the planning and delivery of performances, with a focus on accessibility and sensory needs-liaising with support staff and carers to ensure inclusive participation.
Skills & Experience:
- Must have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Must have current VIT registration
- Previous experience in a Special Development schools advantageous
- A warm, nurturing approach and a strong understanding of special education
- A creative mindset and a belief in the power of movement, music and self expression
- Experience (or a keen interest) in working with students with diverse learning needs including students that are non-verbal
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A collaborative spirit and a growth mindset
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- Full time, fixed term contract beginning early June
- Work within a small and supportive Specialist team
- An opportunity to tour the school prior to full application
- Salary based on experience- $78k-$116k
The School
- Approximately 200 students ranging from Foundation to Year 12
- 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?
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 of providing high calibre teachers with fantastic contract opportunities and helping to pursue a rewarding career. Our aim is to cultivate an excellent ongoing relationship with you throughout your growing career.
How to apply:
To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact the Tahlia Schueren at the Permanent Team on 03 9110 0091 or email
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability and lived experience to apply
