Full time position available for Teachers who hold FULL VIT Registration to oversee the TEACHaR Program in the North. Based at our office in Preston. This is a Parental Leave vacancy beginning in February and ending in November.

• An opportunity to oversee a team of teachers working in the TEACHaR Program
• An opportunity to use your teaching and leadership skills in a different setting
• Salary at $125,588.39 with access to salary packaging 

2023 Protecting Children’s Award winner - Our TEACHaR Program won the highly sort after Engaging Kids in School Award! This brings TEACHaR into rarefied company and a further acclaim, a dual award winner since these awards began. An achievement that has not been replicated by another program.

The Program:

Lost educational opportunities have a cumulative effect on the lives of children – limiting their future opportunities and perpetuating the disadvantage they face over time. This program provides a trauma-informed approach to re-engaging students in learning, with consistent and targeted strengths-based support. Qualified teachers provide one on one teaching to vulnerable young people to re-engage or remain engaged with education, improving attendance and retention. Contributing to increased opportunities and life outcomes for young people through education. Teachers are required to implement tailored educational programs to meet the individual needs of the young people. This includes providing intensive teaching in literacy and numeracy to enable the young people to reach their true potential. Teachers work closely with the young person’s Care Team which may include carers, case managers, school staff and other professionals.

Make your mark:

Unique, community-based teaching model with the opportunity to lead a team of teachers working one on one with students who are disengaged or require support to remain engaged in education.  

This role provides qualified teachers the opportunity to provide leadership to a team of teachers supporting young people who are disengaged, or at risk of disengagement from education. In addition to providing support for the team, you will also be required to regularly collaborate with other Lead Teachers across the state to ensure cohesive program wide delivery. You will also be liaising with internal and external partners and funding bodies to promote the program, report on outcomes, and strengthen partnerships. Providing regular Supervision to the team is a component of this role, as well as arranging and facilitating regular team meetings and professional development opportunities. You will also be required to seek, triage, and allocate referrals in a timely manner.

Who are we looking for?

• Considerable experience as a senior teacher, preferably in a school or community-based setting and /or previous supervision, leadership, or management experience.
• Demonstrated commitment and capacity to actively contribute to and lead whole of program improvement initiatives
• Understanding of the Educational Partnering Agreement, and other State Government Educational initiatives for children in out of home care, such as LOOKOUT Centre's.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining professional working relationship with a variety of key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in working with children and young people with complex needs, understanding how trauma affects learning.
• The ability to thrive in a changing environment with competing priorities, to manage stressful situations, monitoring own stress levels and practising and promoting self-care strategies.

What makes this such a great role for you?

• Based at an office in Preston.
• Professional development to meet your VIT requirements, training, support and a culture of inclusivity and resilience.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.
• Full time position covering parental leave 
• Commencing February 2026 until November 2026

What our people say- “I feel really supported - probably the most supported I’ve ever felt in a workplace. This job can be really difficult, so if you’re supported, that’s half the battle for me. Knowing it's there means I can go out and do the work.”

Need more information?

We understand that you might want to learn more about this role, so please call or reach out in the way you feel most comfortable (contact details at the bottom of the advert).

Ready to take the next step:

Please apply for the role before 11th of December 2025.  

In your application, please address the points in the “Knowledge and Skills” section of the Position Description in your cover letter (1-2 pages maximum).

You can download the position description here:  Lead Teacher PD EDU M ICD 022023 V1.1.pdf

The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a unique and interesting position, please call or email Julia Dove on 0439 766 087 or via email at julia.dove@anglicarevic.org.au 

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.