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.