Head of Learning Area (Inclusion & Diversity)
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
25 May 2026
Posted 15 May 2026
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1,508
Total students
49%
Boys
51%
Girls
137.5
Teaching FTE
50.6
Non-teaching FTE
1,116
ICSEA value
88th percentile · Higher SES
7%
EAL/D Background
1%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
HEAD OF LEARNING AREA - INCLUSION
Position Details
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Head of Inclusion to join our College commencing in Term 3, 2026. This is a temporary one-year appointment, the College also welcomes applications from candidates interested in undertaking this role as a secondment opportunity.
Reporting to the Deputy Principal’s, the Head of Learning Area – Inclusion, provides strategic, pastoral, operational and pedagogical leadership for inclusive education across the College. The role ensures that students with disability and diverse learning needs are known, valued, supported and challenged to achieve meaningful growth.
Selection Criteria
To achieve this, your responsibilities will include:
1. Student Learning, Access and Growth
2. Support the Vision for Learning
3. Collaboration with Staff and Families
4. Leadership of Staff and Practice
5. Operational and Strategic Management
What we are seeking a passionate educator who can demonstrate their:
• Expert knowledge of inclusive education, disability standards, reasonable adjustments and contemporary practice.
• Experience designing, implementing and reviewing Individual Education Plans
• capacity to support teachers in curriculum adjustment, differentiation and Universal Design for Learning.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work strategically and operationally.
• Sound judgement, emotional intelligence and the ability to make student-centred decisions.
• Commitment to Catholic education and the ethos of …
Position Details
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Head of Inclusion to join our College commencing in Term 3, 2026. This is a temporary one-year appointment, the College also welcomes applications from candidates interested in undertaking this role as a secondment opportunity.
Reporting to the Deputy Principal’s, the Head of Learning Area – Inclusion, provides strategic, pastoral, operational and pedagogical leadership for inclusive education across the College. The role ensures that students with disability and diverse learning needs are known, valued, supported and challenged to achieve meaningful growth.
Selection Criteria
To achieve this, your responsibilities will include:
1. Student Learning, Access and Growth
2. Support the Vision for Learning
3. Collaboration with Staff and Families
4. Leadership of Staff and Practice
5. Operational and Strategic Management
What we are seeking a passionate educator who can demonstrate their:
• Expert knowledge of inclusive education, disability standards, reasonable adjustments and contemporary practice.
• Experience designing, implementing and reviewing Individual Education Plans
• capacity to support teachers in curriculum adjustment, differentiation and Universal Design for Learning.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work strategically and operationally.
• Sound judgement, emotional intelligence and the ability to make student-centred decisions.
• Commitment to Catholic education and the ethos of …