Teacher of the Deaf

Location Profile

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of the Deaf to join our inclusive and vibrant primary school community in Ringwood East. Our school proudly hosts a Deaf Facility, supporting a group of wonderful deaf and hard of hearing students in integrated classroom settings.

This is a deeply rewarding opportunity to work within a values driven, collaborative team and make a lasting difference in the lives of children who thrive on strong, trusting relationships and inclusive education.

Eastwood Primary School and Deaf Facility, in partnership with its community, seeks to optimise the potential of each individual and promote a friendly, safe and healthy school environment.  We aim to extend knowledge, challenge thinking, provide choice and ignite passions.  The Facility for Deaf/Hearing Impaired students, services the surrounding districts. Deaf students are integrated with additional support provided by Teachers of the Deaf. 

The School was opened in 1953 in quiet surroundings in Ringwood East in the City of Maroondah.  The 554 students are mostly from the local area with the Facility for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students servicing the surrounding districts. 2014 was the completion of stage 1 of a full rebuild of the school and 2016 saw the completion of stage 2, delivering state of the art, contemporary, open learning spaces in three interconnected learning pods.

The school's motto `Enthusiasm Precedes Success' empowers individuals and teams to develop a sense of connectedness, purpose and zest for learning.  We seek to build self confidence, self esteem and r…