Job Description
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Latrobe Valley, Victoria
January ****
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 ****.
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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 setting, 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 setting 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 opportunity 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 Opportunity? n
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Sponsorship available for the right candidate
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Robust 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 ****
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📌 Literacy Generalist Teacher, Gippsland, January 2027 (Victoria)
🏢 Prospero Teaching
📍 Victoria