Inclusion & Learning Support Lead - Primary

Catholic Schools Office; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and staff development

Job summary

St Aloysius Catholic Primary School, Chisholm seeks a permanent full-time Learning Support Coordinator to lead a dedicated team, commencing January 2027. The role focuses on academic and spiritual growth, personalised plans, and collaboration with teachers, parents, and external providers.

You will design and monitor adjustments, support transitions, and contribute to ongoing staff professional learning within a Catholic education context under NSW policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools.
• Proven experience working with students (K-6/7-12) with all disability categories.
• Ability to lead a team and manage programs.
• Experience delivering professional learning for staff and parents.
• Knowledge of Disability legislation and NCCD; strong organisational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Learning Support faculty and personnel.
• Identify students with special educational needs and collaborate with parents, CSO staff and external providers.
• Deliver intervention, teach curriculum differentiation, and monitor adjustments.
• Oversee Personalised Plans and Learner Profiles in collaboration with teachers.
• Coordinate documentation for eligibility and transition requirements under legislation.
• Gather evidence for inclusion in the NCCD and support inclusive learning environments.
• Support staff development and parent education programs.
• Build capacity of teachers and school staff in special education.
• Assist with enrolment and transition processes for students with disability.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Professional learning

Disability education

Curriculum differentiation

Education

Four-year trained teacher

Postgraduate qualifications in Special Education

Active NESA Accreditation

Current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Anaphylaxis training completed

Job description

St Aloysius Catholic Primary School, Chisholm seeks a permanent full-time Learning Support Coordinator to lead a dedicated team, commencing January 2027. The role focuses on academic and spiritual growth, personalised plans, and collaboration with teachers, parents, and external providers.

You will design and monitor adjustments, support transitions, and contribute to ongoing staff professional learning within a Catholic education context under NSW policies.