An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Primary or Secondary Teacher who will benefit from:
Intensive training and support
Over 12 hours of in-class therapy support each week
Targeted opportunities for career development
About the role
Due to enrolment growth, we are seeking an effective and energetic teacher to join our highly skilled, dedicated, and expanding team. Giant Steps' teachers work collaboratively in a dynamic team of teacher aides, speech therapists, occupational therapists and music therapists. Teachers work alongside therapists in the classroom to deliver the curriculum and implement a range of strategies and supports, enhancing the teaching and learning experience of students. Giant Steps has an established inclusive, neuro-affirming culture that it actively seeks to foster through acceptance and understanding of the child as an individual.
We are committed to innovation across all facets of the school. The Giant Steps staff team includes over 12 teachers, 24 teacher aides, and 14 full-time equivalent (FTE) therapists, including speech therapists, occupational therapists and music therapists. These staff support 56 students across our primary and secondary schools.
The school operates many complimentary services to support students and their families, including an in office mental health clinic with specialist support from a psychiatrist. For more information, visit giantsteps.net.au
Duties and responsibilities
Deliver quality teaching for students on the autism spectrum, including planning, delivery, and evaluation of the class program
Design, implement,



assess and report the progress of students according to their Individual Plans
Design and implement differentiated teaching resources specifically targeting the individual needs of students
Implement strategies supporting student engagement within the program
Collaborate effectively within the trans-disciplinary team
Support and manage teacher aides in the class team
Respect and support colleagues and families through positive communication
Actively ensure the ongoing inclusion of students on the autism spectrum within the school and wider community
Accreditation with Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
Experience working with children on the autism spectrum
Active and inclusive approach to interacting and engaging with children
Effective team member with excellent communication skills
Willingness to participate in professional development to improve teaching skills for supporting autistic students
First aid certificate or be willing to obtain one
Experience working in a special education setting
Additional qualifications in Special Education or further study in relevant areas
What the successful candidate can expect from Giant Steps
Access to extensive professional learning opportunities given Giant Steps' commitment to professional development for all staff




Opportunity to increase your take-home income through access to maximum allowable Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption, due to Giant Steps status as a PBI
Additional benefits include working in a team, access to a range of professional expertise from different disciplines, access to mentoring from experienced teachers
Attractive salary commensurate with experience.
Child Safety
Giant Steps Melbourne is a child-safe school. As part of our commitment to child safety and wellbeing applicants must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Victorian Child Safe Standards and Ministerial Order No. ****.
The successful applicant will be required:
Uphold the school's commitment to child safety, inclusion, and wellbeing.
Adhere to the school's Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Code of Conduct.
Promote a culture of child safety, including the safety of Aboriginal children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and children with a disability.
Participate in regular training and professional development related to child safety.
Undergo relevant background checks, including a Working with Children Check and reference checks focused on child safety and suitability to engage in child related work.
Prohibited persons need not apply. Relevant screening checks will be conducted for all applicants.
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📌 Teacher (Autism) (Melbourne)
🏢 Giant Steps Australia
📍 Melbourne