Flexible Work for Classroom Teachers funding
2025 program
The Flexible Work for Classroom Teachers program is available in 2025 to support teachers in a job-share or part-time arrangement. The funding will allow eligible teachers to have a cross-over day with their job-share partner or will support a new or increased part-time arrangement. This initiative aims to reduce administrative burden on school leaders and teachers by providing additional support and promoting work-life balance.
Available funding
Under this initiative, the Department of Education will provide a grant of $20,000 to support a classroom teacher in an eligible flexible work arrangement for up to 12 months. Up to 300 grants are available in 2025.
Schools can make multiple applications for funding. We are aiming to ensure that a diverse range of schools can access this initiative and submitting an application does not guarantee funding.
Multiple rounds of funding may be offered depending on availability.
Funding is available for up to 12 months. Schools that wish to continue flexible work arrangements for classroom teachers after this time will need to fund this from their existing budget.
Eligible arrangements
- All schools may apply for funding
- Each school can receive funding for up to five flexible work arrangements
- Schools can propose flexible work arrangements in line with the Flexible Work policy.
Application process
The principal for the relevant school should submit the EOI form confirming that:
- the funding will be applied to an eligible flexible work arrangement.
To register your interest in funding during the 2025 school year or for any questions please contact swg_policy.initiatives@education.vic.gov.au.
Please note that submitting an expression of interest for funding is separate from a flexible work application made under this Flexible policy.
If you receive funding under this initiative, your staff member will still need to complete a flexible work application.
For any questions, please contact swg_policy.initiatives@education.vic.gov.au.
For further information about Flexible Work for Principals, see Flexible Work .
Reviewed 23 October 2024
