Head of Learning Enhancement

Presbyterian Ladies' College - Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite staff parking

EV charging stations

Salary packaging options

Professional development

Access to resources and spaces

Job summary

Presbyterian Ladies’ College in Melbourne seeks an engaging Head of Learning Enhancement to lead our dedicated team and help every student thrive. This is a full-time, ongoing role commencing in 2027, with a 5-year tenure to shape an inclusive and responsive approach to learning across the College.

You will oversee learning support, differentiation, enrichment, and English as an Additional Language, ensuring individual strengths are recognised and diverse needs understood so every student grows

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Special Education.
• Experience in assessment and identification of students at both ends of the spectrum.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills in a high-performing school culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Learning Enhancement team to develop inclusive strategies across PLC.
• Oversee assessment, identification of students' needs and differentiated programs.
• Collaborate with staff to foster an inclusive and responsive learning environment.

Skills

Learning enhancement

Assessment

Leadership

Mentorship

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.

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.

Position Description: Head of Learning Enhancement