Head of Learning Enhancement

Presbyterian Ladies' College Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite staff parking

EV charging stations

Salary packaging options

Professional development opportunities

Free coffee on Wednesdays

Job summary

Presbyterian Ladies’ College Melbourne is seeking an engaging and compassionate Head of Learning Enhancement to lead our dedicated team and bring our inclusive education focus to life across the College.

Commencing in 2027, this full-time, ongoing role provides a 5-year tenure as Head of Learning Enhancement, shaping an environment where every student is supported, challenged and encouraged to reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Experienced Learning Enhancement professional with a focus on inclusive education.
• Strong ability to assess and identify students across the spectrum of needs.
• Proven track record guiding staff to high performance in a high‑performing school culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning enhancement across the College including learning support, differentiation, enrichment and EAL.
• Guide and mentor teaching staff to optimise student outcomes.
• Collaborate to create inclusive approaches recognizing individual strengths and needs.
• Support ongoing professional development and contribute to school-wide learning improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Inclusive education

Assessment & identification

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Special Education

Job description

• Make a difference in the learning journey of every student
• Ongoing role, with 5-year tenure as Head of Learning Enhancement
• Join a supportive team of educators passionate about helping every student thrive

Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) is a leading ELC to Year 12 independent day and boarding school, focusing on the development of the whole person. PLC has an outstanding academic tradition, an international focus and strong pastoral and co-curricular programs focusing on encouraging leadership, service and life-long personal development and learning.

The Role

This is a wonderful new year opportunity to build something with genuine impact in a leading independent girls’ school.

At PLC, we believe every student deserves to feel supported, challenged and inspired to reach their potential. We are seeking an engaging and compassionate Head of Learning Enhancement to lead our dedicated team and help bring this belief to life across our College

Commencing in 2027, this full-time, ongoing role with a 5-year tenure as Head of Learning Enhancement, provides an opportunity to shape an inclusive and responsive approach to learning, where individual strengths are recognised, diverse needs are understood, and every student is encouraged to grow in confidence and achieve their best.

From learning support and differentiation, to enrichment, extension and English as an Additional Language, you will help create an environment where students are known, valued and supported in their learning.

Discover more of what makes our College community so special here

About You

You will be an experienced Learning Enhancement professional, preferably with a postgraduate qualification in Special Education.

You will be an advocate for all students and highly skilled in the assessment and identification of students at both ends of the spectrum, those with learning needs and those who are highly-abled. You will have an excellent knowledge of theory and experience relating to these specialist fields.

Known as a leader and mentor, you will enjoy guiding staff to achieve optimal performance. The position will appeal to a contemporary and forward-thinking educator who thrives working in a high performing school culture.

If you are passionate about inclusive education, enjoy bringing people together and are excited by the opportunity to make a lasting difference to students and their learning, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits of Working at PLC

• beautiful school grounds set on 16 hectares in a parkland setting, providing a picturesque and peaceful environment for students and staff to learn and socialise
• onsite staff parking, including EV charging stations, plus easy access to public transport and major arterials
• generous leave entitlements
• access to salary packaging options
• access to state-of-the-art resources and spaces, including our Joan Montgomery sports, aquatic and fitness centre
• free coffee on Wednesdays
• opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development
• and more

All staff must commit to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards. The successful applicant will be required to hold and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.

PLC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all of its staff, where they feel welcomed, safe and respected.

A career at Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) Melbourne opens the opportunity for staff to enjoy a picturesque, easy to access, one-site location; a warm, positive Christian community; thriving teams who value collaboration, learning and growth; and access to premier facilities, resources and professional development opportunities to empower and support their ongoing wellbeing and success.

As one of Australia’s leading independent girls’ schools, and with a proud heritage of over 150 years, PLC is an ELC to Year 12 Christian independent school offering both the VCE and International Baccalaureate.