Head of Learning Support - Lead Inclusive Education

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

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.