Job Description

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Latrobe Valley, Victoria
January 2027
Full-time
Specialist School | Literacy Focus | Individualised Learning | Strong Support | Sponsorship Available

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Are you a passionate Literacy or English Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to students with additional learning needs?

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We are working with a supportive Victorian Government specialist school in the Latrobe Valley, Gippsland , seeking a dedicated Literacy Generalist Teacher to join their team from January 2027.

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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.

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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.

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Sponsorship Available

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Sponsorship is available for the right candidate.

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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.

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VIT registration or eligibility for VIT registration is required.

About the Location & Latrobe Valley n

The school is located in the heart of Victoria's Latrobe Valley and regional Gippsland.

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The region offers a relaxed regional lifestyle with a strong sense of community, while being surrounded by the natural beauty of Gippsland.

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The Latrobe Valley provides easy access to regional centres including Moe, Morwell and Traralgon, as well as the wider Gippsland region.

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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.

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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? n

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- Relaxed regional lifestyle
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- Strong local communities
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- Access to parks, forests, lakes and outdoor recreation
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- More affordable lifestyle than many parts of metropolitan Melbourne
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- Opportunity to gain specialist‑school teaching experience
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- Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a close‑knit community
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- Excellent base for exploring Gippsland and regional Victoria
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About the School n





The school is a Victorian Government specialist school catering for students aged 5–18 years with additional learning needs.

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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.

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Key areas of focus include:

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- Literacy
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- Numeracy
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- Functional learning
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- Communication
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- Positive behaviour support
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- Community participation
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- Future pathways
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The school provides a collaborative environment where teachers work alongside Education Support staff and allied-health professionals to ensure students receive the support they need.

The Role n

As a Literacy Generalist Teacher , you will:

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- Develop and deliver individualised learning programs.
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- Plan and deliver differentiated learning experiences.
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- Support students across literacy, numeracy and functional learning.
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- Develop students' reading, spelling, phonics and broader literacy skills.
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- Use evidence-based literacy approaches to support student progress.
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- Apply knowledge of phonological awareness to support literacy development.
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- Deliver and support structured phonics programs, including Heggerty and MultiLit .
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- Monitor and assess student literacy development.
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- Develop students' communication and social skills.
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- Support students to develop greater independence.
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- Create a safe, structured and engaging learning environment.
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- Work collaboratively with Education Support staff.
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- Work alongside allied-health professionals.
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- Build strong relationships with students and families.
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- Support community-based learning and real-world experiences.
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- Contribute to transition and future pathway planning.
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- Monitor and celebrate individual student progress.
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About You n

We are looking for a teacher who is:

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- Qualified and eligible for VIT registration.
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- Experienced in English, literacy or generalist teaching.
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- Passionate about literacy development and inclusive practice.
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- Interested in phonological awareness and evidence-based literacy intervention.
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- Experienced with,



or keen to develop expertise in, Heggerty and MultiLit phonics programs .
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- Skilled in differentiation and individualised learning.
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- Positive, patient and relationship-focused.
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- Strong at building relationships with students.
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- Committed to seeing the potential in every student.
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- A collaborative team member.
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- Adaptable and confident working within a multidisciplinary environment.
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- Interested in developing students' literacy, communication, independence and life skills.
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- Excited by the prospect to work within a specialist‑school environment.
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Specialist‑school experience is highly regarded but is not essential .

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Teachers coming from mainstream settings, particularly those with an English, literacy, primary or generalist teaching background , who are passionate about supporting students with additional learning needs are encouraged to apply.

Why Consider This Prospect? n

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- Sponsorship available for the right candidate
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- Strong literacy and phonics focus
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- Individualised teaching and learning
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- Opportunity to use your English and literacy expertise
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- Evidence-based literacy programs including Heggerty and MultiLit
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- Strong Education Support team
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- Access to allied-health professionals
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- Focus on student wellbeing and independence
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- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference
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- Beautiful Gippsland location
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- Opportunity to develop specialist education expertise
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- International teachers encouraged to apply
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International Teachers Welcome n

Are you currently teaching overseas and considering a move to Australia?

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This could be an excellent opportunity to combine your English or literacy teaching experience with a rewarding career within a specialist school.

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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.

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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.

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Sponsorship is available for the right international candidate.

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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 2027

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