Latrobe Valley, Victoria
January ****
Full-time
Specialist School | Literacy Focus | Individualised Learning | Strong Support | Sponsorship Available
Are you a passionateLiteracy or English Teacherlooking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to students with additional learning needs?
We are working with a supportive Victorian Government specialist school in theLatrobe Valley, Gippsland, seeking a dedicated Literacy Generalist Teacher to join their team from January ****.
This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher with an English or literacy background, particularly someone with an interest or experience in phonological awareness, phonics and evidence-based literacy programs, including Heggerty and MultiLit.
You will have the opportunity to use your literacy expertise within an individualised specialist-school environment, supporting students to develop their literacy, communication, confidence and independence.
Sponsorship Available
Sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
Internationally trained teachers are encouraged to apply.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an overseas-trained teacher looking to relocate to Australia and establish a rewarding teaching career in Victoria.
VIT registration or eligibility for VIT registration is required.
About the Location & Latrobe Valley
The school is located in the heart of Victoria's Latrobe Valley and regional Gippsland.
The region offers a relaxed regional lifestyle with a strong sense of community, while being surrounded by the natural beauty of Gippsland.
The Latrobe Valley provides easy access to regional centres including Moe, Morwell and Traralgon, as well as the wider Gippsland region.
For teachers relocating from overseas, this is an opportunity to experience regional Australian life, with more space, a strong community feel and access to outdoor recreation, national parks, lakes and the wider Gippsland countryside.
Melbourne is approximately 130 km away, making the Victorian capital accessible for occasional trips while allowing you to enjoy a quieter regional lifestyle day-to-day.
Why Gippsland?
Relaxed regional lifestyle
Strong local communities
Access to parks, forests, lakes and outdoor recreation
More affordable lifestyle than many parts of metropolitan Melbourne
Opportunity to gain specialist‐school teaching experience
Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a close‐knit community
Excellent base for exploring Gippsland and regional Victoria




About the School
The school is aVictorian Government specialist schoolcatering for students aged5–18 yearswith additional learning needs.
The school focuses on providing an individualised and supportive education that prepares students not only for learning, but also for greater independence, communication, community participation and life beyond school.
Key areas of focus include:
Literacy
Numeracy
Functional learning
Communication
Positive behaviour support
Community participation
Future pathways
The school provides a collaborative environment where teachers work alongsideEducation Support staff and allied-health professionalsto ensure students receive the support they need.
The Role
As aLiteracy Generalist Teacher, you will:
Develop and deliver individualised learning programs.
Plan and deliver differentiated learning experiences.
Support students across literacy, numeracy and functional learning.
Develop students' reading, spelling, phonics and broader literacy skills.
Use evidence-based literacy approaches to support student progress.
Apply knowledge ofphonological awarenessto support literacy development.
Deliver and support structured phonics programs, includingHeggerty and MultiLit.
Monitor and assess student literacy development.
Develop students' communication and social skills.
Support students to develop greater independence.
Create a safe, structured and engaging learning environment.
Work collaboratively with Education Support staff.
Work alongside allied-health professionals.
Build strong relationships with students and families.
Support community-based learning and real-world experiences.
Contribute to transition and future pathway planning.
Monitor and celebrate individual student progress.
About You
We are looking for a teacher who is:
Qualified and eligible for VIT registration.
Experienced in English, literacy or generalist teaching.
Passionate about literacy development and inclusive practice.
Interested in phonological awareness and evidence-based literacy intervention.
Experienced with,



or keen to develop expertise in,Heggerty and MultiLit phonics programs.
Skilled in differentiation and individualised learning.
Positive, patient and relationship-focused.
Strong at building relationships with students.
Committed to seeing the potential in every student.
A collaborative team member.
Adaptable and confident working within a multidisciplinary environment.
Interested in developing students' literacy, communication, independence and life skills.
Excited by the opportunity to work within a specialist‐school environment.
Specialist‐school experience is highly regarded butis not essential.
Teachers coming from mainstream settings, particularly those with anEnglish, literacy, primary or generalist teaching background, who are passionate about supporting students with additional learning needs are encouraged to apply.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Sponsorship available for the right candidate
Solid literacy and phonics focus
Individualised teaching and learning
Opportunity to use your English and literacy expertise
Evidence-based literacy programs including Heggerty and MultiLit
Strong Education Support team
Access to allied-health professionals
Focus on student wellbeing and independence
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference
Beautiful Gippsland location
Opportunity to develop specialist education expertise
International teachers encouraged to apply
International Teachers Welcome
Are you currently teaching overseas and considering a move to Australia?
This could be an excellent chance to combine yourEnglish or literacy teaching experiencewith a rewarding career within a specialist school.
Moving to the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland offers the opportunity to become part of a genuine local community while experiencing everything regional Victoria has to offer.
For teachers seeking a change from busy metropolitan living, this is an opportunity to enjoy a more relaxed pace while continuing to develop your teaching career and make a meaningful difference to students.
Sponsorship is available for the right international candidate.
Location:Latrobe Valley, Victoria
Region:Gippsland
Position:Literacy Generalist Teacher
School:Victorian Government Specialist School
Student age:5–18 years
Employment:Full-time
Sponsorship:Available for the right candidate
Registration:VIT registration or eligibility required
Start:January ****
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