Springvale Park Special Developmental School is growing in 2027, creating exciting opportunities for classroom teachers and ES to join our team. While we are expanding, our strong staff retention reflects the supportive, inclusive and enjoyable workplace we have built together. We are proud of our collaborative culture, where staff wellbeing is prioritised and teachers are supported to thrive professionally and personally.

We are looking for suitably qualified teachers and ES who are passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs and who value working collaboratively. Staff and student wellbeing is a strong focus at Springvale Park SDS. This includes a dedicated Week of Wellbeing each term, generous team-oriented planning time for teachers, and regular whole-school celebrations that bring our staff and students together.

Located in Melbourne's south-east, Springvale Park SDS serves a diverse and vibrant community and is easily accessible via major roads and public transport. Our families come from a rich range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, creating a welcoming and inclusive school environment that reflects the strengths of our local community. The area is renowned for its multicultural atmosphere, exceptional food scene and strong sense of community, making Springvale a great place to work, connect and belong.

Springvale Park Special Developmental School is located in the vibrant community of Springvale in South-East Melbourne. The school is easily accessible by car and public transport, with buses and trains stopping at Springvale Station, just a one‑minute walk from the school.

Springvale Park SDS is a dynamic and innovative centre for learning for students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. Our students may also present with comorbid conditions. We provide a targeted and enriching learning environment based on their individual needs. We foster a strong atmosphere of curiosity, independence, and belonging through high‑quality teaching and learning programs that recognise the unique strengths and abilities of every student.

We currently have an enrolment of 205 school‑aged students and 32 children in our Early Education Program, with numbers expected to continue growing over the coming years. Students are grouped into Foundation, Junior, Middle, Inter, and Senior sections, encompassing 31 classrooms, with an additional three classrooms dedicated to our Early Education Program.

As our enrolment increases, so too does our commitment to upgrading and expanding our facilities. Recently, we completed the construction of a new Senior School building featuring eight modern classrooms and a Life Skills Lounge. This purpose‑built space supports innovative programs designed to enhance student independence and prepare them for post‑school life. Looking ahead, a new swimming pool will be built on‑site in 2026,



providing students with improved opportunities to develop water safety skills and engage in activities that promote sensory regulation.

Teaching and learning at Springvale Park SDS is highly individualised and responsive, ensuring every student can access the curriculum and achieve personal growth through engaging, differentiated, and evidence‑based educational programs.

Teaching and learning at Springvale Park SDS:

Teaching and learning at Springvale Park SDS, is highly individualised and focuses on improving both the short‑term and longer term outcomes of our students. Three distinct curricula support our students¿ journeys across their schooling career. As an early education provider, students' learning is based on the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), with a heavy focus on school‑readiness, through play‑based learning, communication development, and social and emotional skills.

Once students move into school age, they access the Victorian Curriculum 2.0. School age students have a focus on communication skills, through the use of an augmentative and alternative communication system, continue to develop literacy skills through Comprehensive Literacy Instruction, and numeracy is taught through hands‑on and immersive experiences. Along with a strong academic focus, students develop social, emotional and independence skills.

In students¿ Senior years, learning moves onto the ASDAN curriculum. Students at this level work through a series of modules designed to support the critical skills needed to post‑school, including travel training, leisure activities, numeracy, literacy, communication, cooking, sports and others. All student learning is further supported through Individual Education Plans (IEP).

Additional enrichment programs are run to enhance students¿ learning experiences. These include:

- Activity incursions, excursions, and camps
- Sensory and therapeutic programs
- Swimming program
- Art and music therapy
- Classroom based speech therapy, OT, and physio programs
- PE program

Working at Springvale Park SDS:

Class sizes range from five to ten students, with each class supported by a teacher and an Education Support Officer (ESO). Teachers are provided with a full day of planning each week to collaborate with their section teams on developing high‑quality unit planners and weekly programs.

Staff are supported by a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists, who work alongside educators to meet each student¿s individual needs.
Learning Specialists, Leading Teachers, and the Assistant Principal ¿ Curriculum also provide guidance and coaching for teachers and ESOs.



Our Learning Specialist for Behaviour Intervention works to maximise in‑class and whole school supports for teachers and ESOs to make sure our students have the best educational experience they can while at our school.

Ongoing professional learning is offered throughout the year to ensure all staff remain up to date with best practices and Department of Education initiatives, such as the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM) 2.0, Professional Learning Communities, etc.

At Springvale Park SDS, we place a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of our staff, students, and families, taking a holistic, school‑wide approach to care and support. Our dedicated Wellbeing Team includes a Leading Teacher for Wellbeing, a Mental Health Practitioner, a Mental Health in Primary Schools teacher, an NDIS Navigator, and a school nurse. In addition to these internal supports, we also engage external providers to offer optional counselling sessions for all staff each term that complement regular celebrations and activities that connect staff, ensuring that wellbeing remains at the heart of our school community.
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Springvale Park Special Developmental School is growing in 2027, creating exciting opportunities for classroom teachers and ES to join our team. While we are expanding, our strong staff retention reflects the supportive, inclusive and enjoyable workplace we have built together. We are proud of our collaborative culture, where staff wellbeing is prioritised and teachers are supported to thrive professionally and personally.

We are looking for suitably qualified teachers and ES who are passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs and who value working collaboratively. Staff and student wellbeing is a strong focus at Springvale Park SDS. This includes a dedicated Week of Wellbeing each term, generous collaborative planning time for teachers, and regular whole‑school celebrations that bring our staff and students together.

Located in Melbourne's south‑east, Springvale Park SDS serves a diverse and vibrant community and is easily accessible via major roads and public transport. Our families come from a rich range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, creating a welcoming and inclusive school environment that reflects the strengths of our local community. The area is renowned for its multicultural atmosphere, exceptional food scene and strong sense of community, making Springvale a great place to work, connect and belong.

Springvale Park Special Developmental School is located in the vibrant community of Springvale in South‑East Melbourne. The school is easily accessible by car and public transport, with buses and trains stopping at Springvale Station, just a one‑minute walk from the school.

Springvale Park SDS is a agile and innovative centre for learning for students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. Our students may also present

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📌 Ed Support Level 1-Range 2 - Behavioural Support (Melbourne)
🏢 Government schools
📍 Melbourne