Overview
Special Education Teacher Jobs in Victoria, Australia at Department of Education
Title: Special Education Teacher
Company: Department of Education
Location: Victoria, Australia
Some teaching roles change learning. Others change lives.
Ready to make a lasting difference?
Special schools across Victoria are looking for experienced teachers who lead with patience, compassion, adaptability, and heart.
If you have ever considered returning to education and want to work in an environment where relationships, inclusion, and student growth sit at the centre of everything, we would love to support your return.
Why Special School Teaching?
Teaching in a special school is deeply rewarding, relationship-driven work that offers a powerful opportunity to make a meaningful, daily impact on student success. It is a unique chance to:
- Drive Student Development: Bring your emotional intelligence, resilience, and patience to cultivate a calm, supportive classroom environment.
- Celebrate Every Victory: Experience the unmatched reward of celebrating every small breakthrough and building deep, transformative student connections.
- Work Cooperatively: Collaborate and grow within a highly supportive, dedicated team environment.
Your Pathway Back: The Teacher Re-Engagement Initiative (TREI)
Through TREI, we are inviting experienced teachers who may have stepped away from education to explore supported opportunities to reconnect with the profession in specialist school settings.
TREI has been designed to feel supportive, flexible, and purposeful through paid placements.
Whether you are returning after a short break or considering your first step back after several years away, tailored support is available to help you rebuild confidence and re-engage with teaching at your own pace.
Through TREI, you can:
- Reconnect with specialist teaching at your own pace.
- Be matched to schools that align with your location and preferences.
- Explore different school environments before making long-term commitments.
- Access the support and guidance needed to rebuild your confidence.
- Make a meaningful difference to a Victorian school community today.
Rediscover Your Purpose
In specialist education, the impact of a great teacher lasts far beyond the classroom.
Find out more
Support for returning teachers | vic.gov.au
Contact us or select "Apply" to submit your interest
Teacher Re-Engagement team
Department of Education
- (03) 7022 5555
- [email protected]
