Why choose a Victorian government school?

Teaching in Victorian government schools is a rewarding and dynamic career where no two days are the same.

Values

Working with us

Over 1500 schools to choose from in each corner of the State.

Work directly with students, sharing passions, skills and passing on the knowledge they will need to thrive. 

Be connected with a state-wide network of peers and enjoy hands-on training with the latest technology while having access to whole-of-system.

Pedagogical resources have clear pathways to middle leadership through the Victorian Teaching and Learning Academy and Learning Specialist and Leading Teacher positions. 

Receive the benefit of improved working conditions including:

The first reduction in face-to-face teaching hours in over 3 decades

Enhanced time-in-lieu provisions for teachers and education support class employees.

Increases to paid parental leave entitlements and superannuation contributions during the first 12 months of unpaid parental leave.

Learning and Development:

We support teachers in government schools at the beginning of their careers through several initiatives, including:

Graduate Teacher Learning Series:

An online professional learning series designed to address specific graduate needs, reflect graduate voice, and encourage the development of professional networks.

Graduate Teacher Conferences:

For first and second-year graduate teachers in every area to enhance their professional practice, well-being, and teacher identity.

Effective Mentoring Program:

Mentoring and classroom observations are consistent practices during a graduate teacher’s two-year induction journey graduate teachers can be matched with a mentor teacher.

Induction support materials:

A one-stop-shop with helpful information and tools for graduate teachers, mentors and principals including a graduate teacher induction guide.

Professional learning communities (PLCs):

Professional learning communities (PLCs) are small groups of teachers working together.
to improve the learning and wellbeing of their students.

Learning specialists:

There are over 3,000 learning specialists embedded in Victorian schools. Learning specialists are highly skilled teachers whose role focuses on supporting teachers – including graduates –
to become more effective teachers.

Professional practice days:

Professional practice days provide teachers with dedicated time to focus on the improved delivery of high-quality teaching and learning. For example, spending a day focused on assessment, planning, or professional learning.

Perks & Benefits

As a graduate teacher you will:

With Receive a competitive starting salary of $76,484 and can access progression of up to $113,456 as a classroom teacher.

Be connected with a state-wide network of peers and enjoy hands-on training with the latest technology.

Have the chance to build professional, collaborative relationships with your colleagues.

Be supported with professional development opportunities.

Work for an employer that champions diversity and provides an inclusive workplace that aims for a workforce that reflects the diversity of the Victorian community.

Be employed by the department of Education, not just a school, giving you the ability to work across Victoria while maintaining ongoing employment and leave entitlements that will move with you from one school to another.

Have clear pathways to middle leadership through the Victorian Teaching and Learning Academy, and to Learning Specialist and Leading Teacher positions.

Employee benefits

As a public sector employee, you can generally expect the following:

Fair selection — merit based as well as support for underrepresented groups.
Fair salary — plus superannuation contributions and salary sacrificing options.
Structured progression and professional development opportunities — including leadership development opportunities.
Objective evaluation — transparent performance frameworks
Flexible working arrangements — part time, start and finish times, work from home to help manage your work and personal commitments.
Employee assistance program — for emotional, mental and general psychological wellbeing
Mobility — transfer between departments and agencies, take secondments.

Generous leave

Get access to comprehensive leave:

Four weeks annual
Personal, carers and sick leave
Compassionate leave in the event of death or serious illness of an immediate family member
Long service leave
Parental leave

Other types of leave including defence, jury, cultural, training or study leave

As a teacher you can inspire your students and help each Victorian child become a better version of themselves.