Head of Diverse Learning

Mount St Benedict College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount St Benedict College in Sydney invites applications for the permanent full-time Head of Diverse Learning, commencing Term 1, 2027. The role provides strategic leadership for inclusion, learning diversity and student pathways.

You will work with the College Registrar, Heads of Department, teachers, families and external agencies to identify and support students from enrolment through to post-school pathways, including EAL/D and Indigenous learners.

Qualifications

• NESA accredited teacher with a valid Working with Children Check.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Inclusive Education, Diverse Learning, or related field or working toward these.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft suite and a school database system.
• Experience in school leadership and leading professional learning.
• Demonstrated expertise in Universal Design for Learning, EAL/D, and Indigenous student support.
• Data-informed pedagogy experience, coaching teachers and leading professional learning.
• Commitment to Catholic, Benedictine and Good Samaritan ethos and values.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for inclusion, learning diversity and pathways.
• Lead identification and support of students from enrolment through post-school pathways.
• Collaborate with Registrar, Heads of Department, teachers, families and external agencies.
• Coach staff and drive professional learning to improve learning outcomes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Data-informed pedagogy

EAL/D knowledge

UDL knowledge

Indigenous student support

IT literacy

Team coaching

Catholic ethos alignment

Education

NESA accredited teacher

Postgraduate qualifications in Inclusive Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

School database system (Enroll HQ)

Job description

The College is looking for applicants to lead our Diverse Learning faculty as the permanent full time Head of Diverse Learning, commencing Term 1, 2027. The Head of Diverse Learning provides strategic leadership of the College’s approach to inclusion, learning diversity and student pathways. The role ensures all students are engaged, challenged and supported to thrive academically and personally, particularly those requiring additional support, EAL/D learners, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and students in the Intensive Learning class. Working closely with the College Registrar, Heads of Department, teachers, families and external agencies, the Head of Diverse Learning leads the identification and support of students from enrolment through to post-school pathways.

ESSENTIAL

• NESA accredited teacher with a valid Working with Children Check
• Postgraduate qualifications in Inclusive Education, Diverse Learning, or a related field or working toward these
• Excellent IT skills including use of the Microsoft suite and a school database system
• Experience in school leadership
• Proven capacity to lead teams and manage staff as a key member of the College Middle Leaders
• Demonstrated expertise in Universal Design for Learning, EAL/D, and Indigenous student support.
• Experience in data-informed pedagogy, coaching teachers, and leading professional learning.
• Commitment to Catholic, Benedictine and Good Samaritan ethos and values

DESIRABLE

• Excellent IT skills including use of Enroll HQ
• An understanding of the charism of Good Samaritan Education as articulated in the Good Samaritan Schools Teaching and Learning Framework and the Good Samaritan Schools Mission Framework
• Significant experience in leadership in one or more schools
• Current First Aid Certificate, including CPR.

Please visit the College website to view further details about the role and to download the application form.

Mount St Benedict College is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people at the College.