Teacher

Rossbourne School

Full time

Teachers - Secondary

Job Description

The Opportunity

The positions would suit individuals who are looking to contribute their experience and skills within a purpose driven organisation, with a nurturing and unique culture and legacy.

Reporting to the Deputy Principal through the School Section Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Creating a nurturing and ordered learning environment which is learner centred, supportive, cooperative and aligned with relevant curriculum policies, documents and practices.
• Pastoral care by providing guidance and support to assist students develop socially and emotionally and support their understanding of ethical behaviour, especially those aligned to Rossbourne's values.
• Designing engaging classroom activities and differentiated lessons so that all students may access the curriculum and benefit from the educational experience.
• Creating a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Encouraging and promoting an educational/wellbeing partnership with parents, providing feedback, relevant strategies supporting learning and change, an explanation of curriculum intentions and general support and recommendations to parents.
• Actively contributing to a broad range of school activities and a capacity to reflect on, evaluate and improve professional knowledge and practice at an individual, team and school level.

Key Selection Criteria

• Qualified Teacher Status (VIT Registration).
• A degree consistent with the position description.
• Post Graduate Special Education qualification desirable.
• Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories and assessment.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction.
• Familiarity with contemporary teaching practice specifically for neurodiverse students.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and other key stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload and pivot, when required.
• Sound ITC skills and proficiency with the Microsoft suite of applications.

What We Offer

Rossbourne School is located in leafy Hawthorn, offering competitive remuneration, salary packaging, comprehensive professional development, on-site parking and a supportive environment.

How To Apply

A copy of the position description is available on our website.

https://www.rossbourne.vic.edu.au/about/employment/

For further information, please contact Elle McFarlane at Rossbourne School on (03) 9819 4611 or apply now by email to mcfare@rossbourne.vic.edu.au Please include a covering letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined above, together with your Curriculum Vitae.

Closing Date

Applications close at 4:00pm, Wednesday 12 November 2025.

Starting Date

Beginning of Term 1 2026.

Rossbourne School

Rossbourne School is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational school for secondary aged students identified as having learning difficulties.

We believe strongly in a student centred approach that embraces diversity and connection so all feel a sense of genuine belonging. Rossbourne makes student wellbeing and personalised learning a priority, creating a culture and environment where students feel empowered as learners able to determine their learning pace, focusing and capitalising on their strengths as they make decisions about their learning pathways.

Our culture and approach is strategically planned so students have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, educationally and socially. We believe that each student should have an Individual Learning Plan that caters for each student’s learning needs, promoting personal and academic development of each student.

Teachers at Rossbourne are inculcated into a teaching culture of patience, understanding and commitment to developing students’ academic, social and independent life skills.