Help young people Thrive, Achieve, and Belong.
At Berry Street School, you’ll work with young people who have experienced trauma, disruption and disadvantage, and help them rediscover safety, connection and a belief in their own potential.
You won’t just teach the curriculum.
You’ll rebuild trust.
You’ll create belonging.
You’ll open doors to futures that once felt out of reach.
The Opportunity

- Full-time, Permanent role
- Commencing Term 1, 2027
- Ballarat Campus on Wadawurrung Country
- Salary range from $128 - $134K (dependent on experience)
- Super + Salary Packaging

As a Lead Teacher, you will champion the creation of safe, inclusive and trauma‑informed learning environments where all students feel valued, capable and connected. You will design and deliver engaging, individualised learning programs that support academic growth, wellbeing and the development of personal strengths.

You will apply the Berry Street Education Model to enhance engagement, regulate learning readiness and build resilience across the campus. Through modelling best practice, coaching colleagues and contributing to curriculum planning, assessment and reporting, you will help ensure consistent, high‑quality teaching and learning for every student.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to support each young person’s educational and wellbeing journey. You will contribute to the broader leadership and management of the campus and uphold state and national teaching requirements, including the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APSTs).

Your work will reflect deep professional integrity, a commitment to equity and an unwavering focus on creating the conditions in which all students can thrive.

About Us

Berry Street School is a specialist independent secondary school that supports students at risk of disengaging from education.

We offer:

- Years 7–10 adapted Victorian Curriculum




- Years 11–12 VCE VM and VPC

Our classrooms are small, flexible and deeply relational. Our work is grounded in the Berry Street Education Model (BSEM), trauma-informed practice and strong partnerships with families and support services, ensuring learning is safe, relational and responsive to each young person’s needs.

About You

We are looking for a role model who leads with empathy, professionalism and purpose. You see potential where others see barriers. Through strong relationships, inclusive practice and a genuine commitment to young people, you create learning environments where students feel safe, connected and ready to succeed.

To be successful, you'll have:

- Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
- Experience delivering engaging learning programs that support diverse student needs.
- Demonstrated committed to inclusion, child safety, equity and culturally responsive practice
- Solid understanding of trauma‑informed, strengths‑based practice.
- A solutions‑focused lens in complexity, compassionate and be steady under pressure.

Why Join Berry Street School

- Full Berry Street Education Model (BSEM) training and ongoing professional development.
- Coaching, reflective supervision and opportunities for career growth.
- Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 plus meals and accommodation packaging.
- 10 weeks paid parental leave.
- Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing supports.
- A collaborative team culture where people genuinely care for and support one another.

How to Apply





- Simply submit your resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position.
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
- This role will close 11pm, Friday 13 November 2026 - however this role will close early for the right candidate!
- Any queries about the role contact Shaun O'Loughlin, Ballarat Head of Campus on ? 0498 290 ***

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the perks that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email ***********@berrystreet.org.au

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a VIT check and National and International Police check (if required).

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