Head of Inclusive Learning

Canberra Grammar School; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Superannuation 13.5%

Professional development funding

Salary packaging options

Onsite health clinic

Employee assistance program

Parental leave (14 weeks)

School fee concessions

Job summary

Canberra Grammar School seeks an accomplished head to lead the Senior School's Inclusive Learning across Years 7–12. The role combines strategic direction with practical support for teachers and students, championing Universal Design for Learning and coordinated support for those with additional needs.

You will oversee the identification of learning needs, plan targeted and intensive supports, and ensure stretch for able learners within an inclusive framework.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary degree and a teaching qualification.
• Demonstrated high-level leadership, communication and stakeholder-management experience.
• Ability to lead universal, targeted and intensive support for diverse learners.
• Excellent written English and interpersonal communication.
• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning and MTSS is required.
• Postgraduate qualification in inclusive education, learning support or gifted education.
• Experience with multi-tiered systems of support, learning plans and case management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Inclusive Learning team, building capability and shared commitment.
• Strengthen universal inclusive classroom practice using UDL and evidence.
• Oversee identification of learning needs and planning, delivery and review of support.
• Support individualised challenge across the ability range.
• Use evidence to evaluate impact and refine practice for better outcomes.
• Build partnerships that connect classroom teaching, specialist support and learning journeys.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Inclusive education

Education

Tertiary degree

Teaching qualification

Postgraduate study in inclusive/ gifted education

Job description

• Lead with purpose. Champion possibility. Help every learner thrive.
• Lead a passionate team supporting students across Years 7–12.
• Shape inclusive practice and strengthen teaching across the Senior School.

About the Role

As Head of Inclusive Learning, you will lead the Senior School’s approach to inclusive education across Years 7–12, combining strategic direction with practical support for teachers and students.

Through a multi-tiered system of support, you will champion quality-first teaching for all, coordinate targeted and intensive support for students with additional needs, and ensure appropriate individualised stretch for able learners who also require support.

Working collaboratively with colleagues and families, you will:

• Lead and develop the Inclusive Learning team, building professional capability and a shared commitment to inclusive excellence.
• Strengthen universal inclusive classroom practice, drawing on Universal Design for Learning and contemporary evidence.
• Oversee the identification of students’ learning needs and the planning, delivery and review of targeted and intensive support.
• Support individualised challenge and stretch across the ability range.
• Use evidence to evaluate impact, refine practice and improve student outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships that connect classroom teaching, specialist support and each student’s learning journey.

About You

You are an accomplished educator and collaborative leader who sees both the potential in every learner and the power of excellent teaching to unlock it.

You bring expertise in inclusive education, sound professional judgement and the ability to turn a clear vision into effective practice. You enjoy developing others, building trusting relationships and helping colleagues respond confidently to diverse learning needs.

• A relevant tertiary degree and a teaching qualification.
• Demonstrated high-level leadership, communication and stakeholder-management experience.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead universal, targeted and intensive support for students with additional needs, and the individualised stretch of able learners who also have a need.
• Excellent written English, effective interpersonal communication and strong technological literacy.
• Demonstrated engagement with contemporary practice in inclusive education, Universal Design for Learning and multi-tiered systems of support.
• Postgraduate study or qualification in inclusive education, learning support or gifted education.
• Experience of multi-tiered systems of support, learning plans and case management at scale.
• Experience coordinating special and disability provisions across senior programmes.

All CGS team members are required to hold appropriate qualifications, a valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card, a current National Police Check and full working rights within Australia.

Benefits for you

We invest in our people and their professional growth. As a CGS team member, you will have access to:

• A competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (for permanent team members)
• Employee awards program and generous professional development funding
• Attractive salary packaging arrangements
• Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
• Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
• Access to the onsite health clinic
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave
• School fee concessions (for permanent team members)

Working at CGS

Join a vibrant, welcoming and forward-thinking school community committed to exceptional education.

At Canberra Grammar School, our educators are encouraged to grow, innovate and make a meaningful difference. We place student learning and wellbeing at the heart of our work, supporting young people to pursue personal excellence within a warm and inclusive environment.

Canberra Grammar School is an Independent Anglican School offering outstanding academic education, co-curricular opportunities and pastoral care to day and boarding students of all backgrounds and faiths within a community guided by Christian values.

We respect and nurture all students as individuals, seeking to inspire, support and celebrate the efforts of all in realising their intellectual, spiritual, cultural, social and physical aspirations.

Building on the professional expertise of its staff, the commitment of its community and the resources of the nation’s capital, Canberra Grammar School aims to be the most dynamic and distinctive centre of learning in Australia.

Canberra Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo child safety screening and recruitment checks in accordance with our Child Safe policies.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

If you are ready to lead a dedicated team, strengthen inclusive practice and help every learner discover what is possible, we would love to hear from you.