Experienced Primary Teacher (Years 3 - 6)

$85,000–$125,000 per annum | Full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract

Part-time arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

Tombolo Academy | Hampton, Melbourne | Commencing January 2027

$85,000–$125,000 per annum | Full time, 12-month fixed-term contract

Part-time arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

A different kind of school. A rewarding teaching opportunity.

Are you an experienced primary teacher who enjoys creating engaging lessons, building strong relationships with students and making a genuine difference?

At Tombolo Academy, we do things differently.

We are a small, independent specialist school for highly capable neurodivergent students who have often found mainstream education challenging. Our approach combines high academic expectations with an understanding that students learn differently and need the right environment, relationships and support to succeed.

We are seeking a confident, experienced and primary-trained teacher with a minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience to join our team in 2027. This position requires a teacher with strong knowledge of the Year 3–6 curriculum who can independently plan, prepare and deliver high-quality lessons across all primary learning areas, including English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities.

This position is not suitable for graduate or early-career teachers. We are looking for someone who brings established classroom experience, strong curriculum knowledge and the confidence to take ownership of their teaching.

Why work at Tombolo Academy?

- Small class sizes: Get to know your students, understand how they learn and make a meaningful difference to their progress.
- Time to build relationships: Work in an environment where strong relationships, trust and individualised learning are central to everything we do.
- A supportive team: Collaborate with dedicated teachers, teaching assistants and specialist staff who understand the needs of our students.
- Freedom to be creative: Develop engaging, practical and interesting learning experiences that respond to students' strengths, interests and abilities.
- A unique student cohort: Teach bright, curious and capable students who thrive when their individual learning needs are understood.
- Professional development: Build your expertise in neurodivergent education and specialist teaching approaches.
- Attractive salary and benefits:



Competitive remuneration and access to salary packaging through our registered not-for-profit charity status.
- A beautiful bayside location: Work in Hampton, minutes from the beach and approximately 25 minutes from Melbourne's CBD.

About the role

You will be expected to:

- Independently plan, prepare and deliver well-structured, engaging lessons across primary curriculum areas.
- Demonstrate robust knowledge of the Australian Curriculum, particularly at Years 3 and 6.
- Differentiate learning to challenge highly capable students while supporting their individual needs.
- Establish clear classroom routines, expectations and positive approaches to behaviour.
- Use practical, creative and interest-based approaches to make learning meaningful.
- Assess student progress and use this information to inform future planning and teaching.
- Work collaboratively with classroom teachers and support staff to maintain consistency across the school.
- Build positive relationships with students who may have experienced difficulties engaging in mainstream education.

About you

We are looking for an experienced primary teacher who is confident in the classroom, well organised and passionate about teaching.

Essential requirements:

- A recognised primary teaching qualification.
- A minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience.
- Solid curriculum knowledge and demonstrated experience planning and teaching across Year 3–4 primary subjects.
- Proven ability to independently develop effective lesson sequences, teaching resources and differentiated activities.
- Strong classroom management skills, with clear expectations and a calm, consistent approach.
- Ability to engage students with different learning profiles, interests and levels of readiness to learn.
- Excellent organisational skills and a commitment to thorough lesson preparation.
- Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
- Valid Australian working rights.

Highly regarded:

- Experience teaching neurodivergent students, particularly those with autism, ADHD, anxiety or demand-avoidant profiles.




- Experience in specialist, alternative or small-school environments.
- A demonstrated ability to use technology, practical activities and creative teaching approaches to improve student engagement.

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 an independent specialist school in Hampton, supporting highly capable neurodivergent students aged approximately 8–16.

Many of our students have previously experienced challenges in mainstream schools, despite having strong academic abilities and interests.

We believe students should feel safe, understood and appropriately challenged. Our learning environment is calm, supportive and focused on helping students develop the confidence, independence and skills they need to succeed.

We are a small school with a dedicated team, where teachers have the opportunity to genuinely know their students and see the impact of their work.

If you are an experienced primary teacher who values strong relationships, thoughtful planning and creative, engaging teaching, we would love to hear from you.

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.

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📌 Experienced Primary Teacher (Years 3 - 6) (Melbourne)
🏢 Tombolo Academy
📍 Melbourne