Head of Learning Support

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Focus Education is partnering with an independent P-12 school in Melbourne's north-eastern suburbs to appoint a Head of Learning Support. This pivotal role strengthens inclusive education across Prep to Year 12.

You will lead a team of Learning Support professionals, shape ILPs and NCCD compliance, and drive targeted interventions that lift literacy, numeracy and overall outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership within Learning Support or Inclusive Education.
• Strong understanding of NCCD and individual learning adjustments.
• Experience coordinating specialist education teams.
• Knowledge of supporting students with diverse learning needs, including neurodiversity, gifted education and EAL.
• Ability to influence, mentor and build teaching capability.
• Current VIT registration and Australian working rights.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Special or Inclusive Education.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Learning Support Teachers and Integration Aides.
• Drive learning support strategies and personalised pathways across P-12.
• Oversee Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), NCCD requirements and student adjustments.
• Coordinate targeted interventions to strengthen engagement, literacy, numeracy and learning outcomes.
• Provide leadership across Gifted and Talented and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support programs.
• Partner with senior school leaders to coordinate special examination arrangements.
• Support classroom teachers through professional development, coaching and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, allied health professionals and the wider school community.
• Use student progress data to evaluate programs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership experience

NCCD knowledge

Collaborative leadership

Mentoring

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Special or Inclusive Education

Job description

Are you an experienced education leader ready to shape the future of inclusive learning?

Talent Focus Education is partnering with a highly regarded independent P-12 school in Melbourne's beautiful north-eastern suburbs to appoint an exceptional Head of Learning Support.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and forward-thinking leader who believes that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, whether they require additional learning support, personalised adjustments or greater academic challenge.

If you're looking for a leadership position where you can influence school-wide practice, mentor a dedicated team and make a meaningful difference to students and families, we'd love to hear from you!

The Opportunity As Head of Learning Support, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening inclusive education across Prep to Year 12.

Working alongside school leadership, teaching staff and specialist professionals, you will guide the development of effective learning support strategies, champion individual student needs and create a collaborative approach to student achievement.

This position combines strategic leadership, team development and hands-on educational expertise, offering the opportunity to influence both student outcomes and whole-school teaching practices.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead, inspire and develop a team of Learning Support Teachers and Integration Aides.
• Drive effective learning support strategies and personalised learning pathways across P-12.
• Oversee Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), NCCD requirements and appropriate student adjustments.
• Coordinate targeted interventions that strengthen student engagement, literacy, numeracy and learning outcomes.
• Provide leadership across Gifted and Talented and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support programs.
• Partner with senior school leaders to coordinate special examination arrangements.
• Support classroom teachers through professional development, coaching and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, allied health professionals and the wider school community.
• Use student progress data to evaluate programs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

To be successful, you'll bring:

• Demonstrated leadership experience within Learning Support, Inclusive Education or a similar specialist education setting.
• Strong understanding of NCCD, individual learning adjustments and inclusive education practices.
• Experience coordinating or leading specialist education teams.
• Knowledge of supporting students with diverse learning needs, including neurodiversity, gifted education and EAL.
• The ability to influence, mentor and build capability across teaching teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative leadership style.
• Current VIT registration.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Special or Inclusive Education, or equivalent qualifications.
• Australian working rights.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Make a genuine impact: Lead meaningful improvements to inclusive learning across an entire P-12 school.
• Step into influential leadership: Help shape educational practices and support systems at a whole-school level.
• Supportive school community: Join an established independent school that values collaboration, student wellbeing and individual achievement.
• Beautiful location: Work in Melbourne's leafy north-eastern suburbs, surrounded by a welcoming community.
• Professional growth: Share your expertise, develop others and contribute to long-term educational improvement.

Talent Focus Education is committed to child safety and inclusive recruitment practices. All applicants will be required to meet relevant employment, registration and child safety requirements.