Primary and Middle School Release Teacher
This is a full-time, fixed-term 12-month contract position commencing in January ****.
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
Cooperative and supportive team environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development in neurodiverse education
Access to attractive salary packaging benefits 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.
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, safe and stimulating learning setting 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. ****.
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 /
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📌 Primary And Middle School Release Teacher (Melbourne)
🏢 Tombolo Academy
📍 Melbourne