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Specialist Teacher Service

Speld Qld maintains a register of qualified Specialist Teachers and Tutors who provide individual or group intervention and support for children and adults across Queensland.

Speld Specialist Teachers and Tutors are highly skilled and experienced literacy and/or mathematics experts with many years of teaching experience and specialist qualifications and training.

Speld Qld Teachers are appropriately trained in evidence-based teaching approaches designed to improve students’ literacy and mathematics skills and must attend ongoing professional development to remain listed as a Speld Qld Teacher.

Speld Specialist Teachers do not typically offer homework or assignment help. They are specialist instructors who address the foundation issues relating to a student's literacy and numeracy difficulties.

The Specialist Teacher Service is available to current financial members of Speld Qld. Your membership includes a consultation with the Specialist Teacher Co-ordinator to discuss the student needs. 

Please join or log in to access the request application.
Frequently Asked Questions

Request a Specialist Teacher


The Specialist Teacher Service is available to current financial members of Speld Qld. 

Your application will be reviewed by the Specialist Teacher Co-ordinator who will be in contact to discuss the student's needs. Please allow up to 7 days or longer during holiday periods. 

Enquiries will be placed with 3-4 teachers who will contact you directly.

For further assistance, please contact tutor@speld.org.au

The Specialist Teacher Service is available to current financial Members of Speld QLD.


IMPORTANT NOTE: Speld QLD Membership is for a full 12 month period and is not refunded if you are unable to find a suitable Speld Specialist Teacher. 

Teachers are available online if one is not located close enough to you for face to face tuition.


Speld QLD maintains a register of qualified Specialist Teachers and Tutors who provide individual tutoring for children and adults across Queensland.


Speld QLD Teachers/Tutors are appropriately trained in evidence-based teaching approaches designed to improve students’ literacy and numeracy skills and must attend ongoing Professional Development to remain listed as a Speld QLD Teacher/Tutor.


Speld QLD Membership is required to access tutoring or to become a Teacher/Tutor.


Financial Speld Qld Members can access the Speld Specialist Teacher Register to search and connect with our Speld Specialist Teachers/Tutors directly by email or telephone.


Families seeking to engage a Speld QLD Specialist Teacher/Tutor are encouraged to think flexibly when it comes to how your child will access the support of a Specialist Teacher/Tutor. As the number of Teachers we have registered with us is limited and these uniquely skilled teachers are in high demand.


Specialist Teachers/Tutors may offer tuition in any of the following ways:


  • Face to face in their office or clinic
  • Face to face in your home
  • Face to face at your child’s school
  • Online via live video web conferencing


Please keep an open mind and be prepared to explore possibilities with your teacher or tutor when they get in touch. 

Specialist Teachers are Members, not employees of Speld QLD, so the terms of sale are negotiated directly between families and teacher/tutors. Speld QLD provides access to the details of our recommended Teachers/Tutors, however, families must connect and then negotiate the terms of your tuition directly with the Teacher/Tutor.


Before searching and selecting a Specialist Teacher, please keep in mind:


  • There is a limited number of teachers in our registry and you may only have one teacher in your local area to choose from.

  • Speld Specialist Teachers do not typically offer homework or assignment help. They are specialist instructors who address the foundation issues relating to a student's literacy and numeracy difficulties.

  • The majority of our Specialist Teachers and tutors work with primary and middle school students.
  • While we do have a limited number of specialists who work with senior students, please keep in mind that this is a small number of teachers in our network.

  • Speld Specialist Teachers and tutors are highly skilled and experienced literacy and/or numeracy experts with many years of teaching experience and specialist qualifications and training.

  • All teachers are independent and not employees of Speld Qld. You will need to negotiate the terms of sale and service direct with the teacher.

  • You must be a financial member of Speld Qld to access the referral service. If you are not a member and you access a Speld Specialist, neither you or the teacher will be covered by public liability insurance.

  • All Speld Specialist Teachers should be able to show current, valid certification of their credentials both digitally or in hard copy. Please check if you are uncertain. Teachers will not be offended if you ask to see their credentials.


If uncertain or in need of assistance, please contact tutor@speld.org.au to confirm a teacher has valid registration.

Note: Only Paid Memberships (Family/Concession/School etc) are able to access the Specialist Teacher Application Form.


Please sign in or join on our membership page.

Request specialist teacher

Become a Specialist Teacher/Tutor

Are you interested in becoming a Speld Qld Specialist Teacher or Specialist Tutor?


Speld Qld is inviting registrations for our Specialist Teacher Register.
If you are a teacher or specialist with experience providing literacy and numeracy support through evidence based programs and strategies, please complete a registration application.

Specialist Teacher interviews are conducted in week 3 and week 9 during Queensland State School Terms.



Speld Specialist Teacher Fees:

Once you have completed and submitted your registration application form, Speld Qld will contact you to arrange a time for an informal interview. Face to face is preferrable, though where distance is a barrier, the interview will be conducted via Zoom.
Specialist Teacher interviews are conducted in week 3 and week 9 during Queensland State School Terms.
Speld Specialist Teacher Fees:

What does a Speld Specialist Teacher do?

Aside from changing lives, a Speld Specialist Teacher is a dedicated role model, mentor, advocate, head cheerleader, coach and expert professional teacher for the students you work with. Speld Specialist Teachers provide only evidence-based instruction and do so in a compassionate way using contemporary teaching practices.

What are the prerequisites for a Speld Specialist Teacher?

The requirements for becoming a Speld Specialist Teacher are in place to establish a minimum standard of professional experience and practice. Specialist teachers are expected to engage in lifelong learning and be involved in a continuous journey of professional reflection, improvement and development.


  • Current Qld Teacher Registration or equivalent relevant experience in specialist instruction as verified by Speld Qld
  • A Blue Card/ Blue Card Exemption (for teachers) Information obtained at www.bluecard.qld.gov.au.
  • Minimum of two years full-time or 4 years part-time classroom experience or equivalent.
    Satisfactory assessment of your application and an interview either face to face or video web conference.
  • Become a member of Speld Qld. Speld Qld Specialist Teacher Membership is paid annually from 1 January - 31 December.
  • Compulsory attendance at a PD workshop in Term 1 (unless travel distance is over 1 ½ hours from Woolloongabba).
  • Completion of Semester Progress Reports on each Speld student you worked with during the term.
  • Compliance with any administrative questions or communication requirements requested by Speld Qld
Modes of tuition Delivery

There are several ways you can offer Specialist literacy and numeracy services to families and students.

  • Face to face in student's home
  • Face to face in student's school
  • Face to face in your classroom, office or home
  • Online tuition via live video web conferencing
Expectations of Speld Specialist Teachers

Speld Specialist Teachers are expected to make themselves available to receive referrals. While there may be periods of time where a teacher is “fully booked”, registration as Speld Specialist Teacher does imply a willingness and capacity to be available for incoming requests for Specialist Teachers. Of course, if you’re doing a great job, your Speld referred students will stick around and that’s great. However, if you are fully booked with students from sources or referrals other than Speld Qld then your registration with Speld Qld should be reconsidered.

Being a Speld Specialist Teacher should not occur in name only. Registration isn’t for private marketing or to add to your resume of credentials and should only be renewed if your intention is to receive referrals or continue working with Speld referred students during the membership year. Communication with the Speld Qld is the best way to ensure that your availability or lack of availability is understood.

How does Speld Qld support you?

The Speld Qld team works alongside you as a peer and mentor, advocating for you as an expert specialist teacher. We support you by:


  • Listing on the Speld Qld Specialist Teacher Registry, with unlimited variations to listed profile.
  • Offering support and advice through our Education Advisors and CEO.
  • Coordinating professional development and training opportunities for Speld Specialist Teachers.
  • Advocating on behalf of Speld Specialist Teachers to raise their profile and recognition as specialists in their field.
  • Promoting the Speld Specialist Teacher services to the Qld Community.
  • Promoting the interests of Speld Qld in the Qld Community.
  • Developing Policy and Procedural documents to facilitate the growth and development of the Speld Specialist Teacher service.

Become a Specialist Teacher/Tutor

Are you interested in becoming a Speld QLD Specialist Teacher or Specialist Tutor?
If you are a teacher or specialist with experience providing literacy and/or mathematics support through evidence-based programs and strategies, we’d love to hear from you.
What are the pre-requisites for becoming a Speld Specialist Teacher?
The requirements for becoming a Speld Specialist Teacher are in place to establish a minimum standard of professional experience and practice. Specialist Teachers are expected to engage in lifelong learning and be involved in a continuous journey of professional reflection, improvement, and development.

· Current Qld Teacher Registration or equivalent relevant experience in specialist instruction as verified by Speld Qld.

· Current Blue Card or Blue Card Exemption (for registered teachers).

Information obtained at www.bluecard.qld.gov.au

· Minimum of two years practical experience supporting students with literacy and/or numeracy.

· Training and experience in evidence-based program/s

· Secondary Teachers need to have taught English and/or Maths.

· Current Tax File Number (TFN) and Australian Business Number (ABN).

· Satisfactory assessment of your application and an interview either face-to-face, phone or online.

Applicants with less than two years experience may be considered. Their teaching experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Co-ordinator.

Note: Speld QLD does not directly employ Specialist Teachers/Tutors, nor is it involved in the financial arrangements between tutors and families. Our role is to match prospective students with registered tutors and then monitor the student's progress. You will organise your own business processes (financial and administration).
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