About the role

This is a full-time, fixed-term 12-month contract position commencing in January 2027. Salary ranges from $85,000 - $125,000, based on experience.

The successful applicant will teach across primary and middle school classes, providing scheduled release for classroom teachers. You will be confident teaching all primary curriculum areas, including English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and other curriculum subjects, excluding Physical Education.

Why work at Tombolo Academy?

- Work with highly capable neurodiverse students in a specialist educational setting

- Small class sizes that support meaningful relationships and individualised learning

- Collaborative and supportive team environment

- Opportunities for professional growth and development in neurodiverse education

- Access to attractive salary packaging advantages as an employee of a registered not-for-profit charity

- Beautiful bayside location in Hampton, just minutes from the beach

Key responsibilities

- Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons suited to students' individual learning needs and abilities

- Establish positive relationships and maintain consistent classroom routines and expectations

- Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to ensure continuity in teaching and learning

- Support students' academic, social and emotional development

About you

- Strong curriculum knowledge and experience teaching across a range of primary learning areas

- Adaptable and confident working with students across different ages, abilities and developmental stages





- Understands differentiation and how to support students with diverse learning needs

- Demonstrates effective classroom management and a calm, consistent approach

- Builds positive relationships with students and colleagues

- Organised, reliable and enjoys being part of a collaborative school team

- Holds current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration

- Must hold valid Australian work rights

- Experience working with neurodivergent students or in a specialist education setting would be highly regarded

Key Selection Criteria

- Demonstrated ability to tailor lesson plans and teaching strategies to meet the specific needs of neurodiverse students, considering their strengths, weaknesses, and sensory sensitivities.

- Demonstrated understanding of engaging students who have often had a negative experience in a mainstream setting and are not always in a place to learn.

- Demonstrated ability to design engaging, creative lessons to improve student outcomes.

- Demonstrated ability to work in a small team and develop strong relationships with students, staff, and the Tombolo community.

- Demonstrated patience, understanding, and empathy when working with students who may require additional time, support, and encouragement to grasp concepts and complete tasks.





- Demonstrated proficiency in integrating technology to enhance learning for neurodiverse students.

About Tombolo Academy

Tombolo Academy is a unique specialist setting that caters for highly capable neurodiverse students aged 8-16 who have previously found it challenging to learn and engage in a mainstream setting.

We provide a calm, protected and stimulating learning environment where students feel comfortable to fail and face their challenges with the support of caring and understanding staff members.

The school is located in Hampton, just minutes from the beach and approximately 25 minutes from Melbourne's CBD.

All staff are expected to abide by the child safety requirements for recruitment, employment and professional learning as specified in the Child Safe Standards as set out in Ministerial Order No. 1359. Tombolo Academy is committed to ensuring child safety and has a zero tolerance for child abuse. Tombolo Academy undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children in its care. This includes reference checks, qualification checks and professional registration checks.

If you are interested in learning more about neurodiverse students or Tombolo Academy, please explore our website at https://tombolo.vic.edu.au/

Applications

Applications close Friday 20 November 2026.

Applications will be reviewed as received and the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

Please apply by submitting a current CV and cover letter addressing the 6 Key Selection Criteria above.

📌 Primary and Middle School Release Teacher (Hampton)
🏢 Tombolo Academy
📍 Hampton