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Tombolo Academy is seeking an innovative creative and dynamic Assistant Teacher to join our friendly and experienced team.
At Tombolo Academy we strive to reengage the disengaged by providing meaningful learning opportunities forming purposeful relationships and improving student outcomes by adopting an innovative approach.
Tombolo Academy is leading the way in neurodiverse education in Australia. As the first school of its kind in Australia we strive to reengage the disengaged by providing meaningful learning opportunities forming purposeful relationships and improving student outcomes by adopting an innovative approach.
About Tombolo Academy
Tombolo Academy is a unique specialist setting that caters for highly capable neurodiverse (twice exceptional) students aged 816 who have previously found it challenging to learn and engage in a mainstream setting.
We provide a calm safe and stimulating learning environment where students feel comfortable to fail and face their challenges with the support of caring and understanding staff members.
The school is located in Hampton 5 minutes from the beach and 25 minutes from Melbourne CBD.
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic innovative and collaborative Assistant Teacher to join our growing team. You will be an outsidethebox thinker have excellent communication skills at all levels.
The ideal applicant will
Demonstrate a high level of collaboration in a flexible classroom setting.
Have experience in working collaboratively with a passionate team of staff to deliver a range of inspiring experiences for students.
Have effective interpersonal skills and be prepared to work independently as well as a member of a team.
Be able to form strong and meaningful relationships with students and parents.
Have an interest in using new age technology to enhance learning.
Demonstrate creative and innovative teaching practices to provide rich learning opportunities for all students.
Have experience with positive behaviour support models.
Have experience working with children with social emotional and behavioural issues.
Tombolo Academy can offer you
Competitive salary and a range of benefits including NFP salary packaging.
Over 13 weeks of holiday per year.
Small class sizes with a high staff ratio.
Modern flexible and designedforpurpose learning spaces.
A focus on worklife balance with team building and wellbeing days scheduled in.
A highly experienced team of educators to offer assistance and guidance.
Ongoing coaching and mentoring with behaviour strategies and learning design.
Flexibility to help create engaging and innovative lessons.
A friendly supportive and welcoming team.
Professional development opportunities and role diversity.
Essential requirements
A minimum of two years experience in the classroom
Cert III or equivalent
Working with Childrens Check
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (or willingness to obtain this)
Be legally entitled to work in Australia.
Desirable
Understanding of neurodiverse students.
Tombolo Academy is committed to being a childsafe organisation.
Please apply by submitting a current CV and cover letter below or send to
If you are interested in learning more about twice exceptional students or Tombolo Academy please explore our website at
Required Experience:
Intern
Full-Time