Head Of Learning Support (Primary)

Aitken College; Charters Towers Regional; Presencial; AUD 100.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aitken College seeks a Head of Learning Support (Primary) commencing January 2027. This ongoing teaching position includes a 3-year fixed-term leadership role overseeing primary learning support and contributing to the College's Strategic Plan.

The Head of Learning Support (Primary) will lead efforts to identify and support students with additional needs, demonstrate exemplary teaching practice, and foster innovation within the Learning Support Team.

Formación

• Leadership experience in learning support or dedicated education programs.
• Ability to develop whole-school approaches to identify and support students with additional needs.
• Evidence of right to work in Australia; VIT registration.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Learning Support team and align with the College's Strategic Plan.
• Oversee primary learning support across the school.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within learning support.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Inclusive education

Special education

Educación

VIT registration

Descripción del empleo

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 30 October 2026

Aitken College seeks a Head of Learning Support (Primary) commencing in January 2027. This ongoing teaching position includes a 3-year fixed-term leadership role overseeing primary learning support.

Aitken College invites applications from suitably qualified teachers with leadership experience, for the position of Head of Learning Support (Primary), commencing in January 2027.

The Head of Learning Support (Primary) is responsible for developing a whole-school approach to identifying and supporting students with additional needs or requiring additional support in order maximise the educational experience for these students.The Head of Learning Support (Primary) is expected to demonstrate leadership through exemplary teaching practice and to foster creativity. The Head of Learning Support (Primary) will contribute to the implementation of the College's Strategic Plan within the Learning Support Team, facilitating a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and next practice.

TheHead of Learning Support (Primary) is a fixed-term Position of Added Responsibility (PAR) reviewed on a three-year cycle with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will be offered an ongoing substantive teaching position at the College.

At Aitken College, we are committed to a culture of excellence, continuous improvement and innovation to provide our students with the best possible opportunities.

Aitken College is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational, independent school in association with the Uniting Church located on 18 hectares in Greenvale.

• A covering letter introducing your yourself. You must specify your qualification for Learning Support which may include inclusive education, special education or equivalent experience.
• Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) including your qualifications, teaching and leadership experience and professional associations/memberships.
• The names and contact details of three professional referees.
• Evidence of a current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
• Evidence of your right to work in Australia.

For general enquiries, please contact People and Culture on 03 9333 9100.

Aitken College is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational, independent school in association with the Uniting Church located on 18 hectares in Greenvale. We are determined to be a school that inspires everyone to do their personal best, in service to themselves and other people. To achieve this, our focus is on inspiring excellence as a personal goal so that students find their calling and develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to pursue their own ambitious goals. Equally, we believe that developing character matters because when we challenge young people and take them out of their comfort zone, what they develop alongside new skills and knowledge might not be assessable, but it matters greatly.

Aitken College is a child safe workplace. All staff must comply with the College's Child Safe policies and related policies and procedures, taking all reasonable steps to promote the safety of children. The Aitken College Child Safety Policy is available on the school website – https://www.aitkencollege.edu.au/child-safety .

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted by phone.

Affiliation: Uniting Church
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

1430 Students
150 TeachingStaff
30 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Aitken College is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational, independent school in association with the Uniting Church located on 18 hectares in Greenvale. At Aitken College, our vision sees a future where young people are inspired to do their personal best in service to themselves and others, in association with the Uniting Church in Australia. Our staff are a passionate team dedicated to our College’s culture of innovation, continuous improvement and better practice.