Leader of Diverse Learning

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Coordinator allowance

Salary packaging

Fee discount (up to 25%)

Training and development

Wellbeing benefits

Employee referral program

Other rewards and benefits

Job summary

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer is seeking a permanent Leader of Diverse Learning. You will lead the Diverse Learning faculty, guide inclusive teaching, and collaborate with staff, students and families to lift outcomes in a Catholic context.

You will identify needs, coordinate assessments, and ensure compliant reporting while supporting professional development and transitions for students through the HSC pathway.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation.
• Experience in diverse learning and inclusive education.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff in a Catholic school setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Diverse Learning faculty.
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment with current theory and research.
• Collaborate with staff, students, parents and external partners to improve outcomes.
• Identify students with special educational needs and coordinate referrals and assessments.
• Monitor interventions, differentiate curriculum, and set learning objectives.
• Contribute to staff professional development and parent education programs.
• Liaise with schools during transition periods.
• Prepare documentation under privacy and disability obligations (NCCD).
• Support HSC provisions.

Skills

Leadership & management

Inclusive education

Data-informed instruction

Collaboration

Curriculum differentiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

NESA accreditation

Job description

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer

Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027

Application Closing Date: Friday, 9 October 2026

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits

• competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary ranges from $90,177 to $129,536


• an additional coordinator allowance on top of your base salary


• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually


• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students


• ongoing training and development opportunities


• access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products


• generous Employee Referral Program


• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer is the only 7-12 Girls Secondary College in the Sutherland Shire. Our modern campus overlooks Burraneer Bay and the Royal National Park, providing a tranquil backdrop for learning in a vibrant educational and faith community. We require a permanent full time Leader of Diverse Learning (2pt) commencing 28 January 2027.

About You

As a Leader of Diverse Learning, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. The position is a 2-point promotional role, temporary for up to 3 years, however your teaching position will be full-time and permanent. To excel in this role you will:

• lead and manage the Diverse Learning faculty


• foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, engaging with current theory and research in diverse learning and inclusive education


• work closely with staff, students, parents and external partners to improve student learning outcomes


• assist with the identification of students with special educational needs, consult and collaborate with parents, colleagues, SCS personnel and external providers, and facilitate referral and assessment procedures


• monitor intervention, teach students, and assist teachers with curriculum differentiation


• employ a data-informed approach to setting challenging learning objectives and providing constructive feedback. Collaborate with class teachers and other relevant people to assist in the design, implementation, monitoring and review of adjustments, as documented in the Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs)


• contribute to the provision of staff professional development and parent education programs


• liaise with relevant schools particularly in relation to transition periods


• manage the preparation of documentation required under legislation in line with privacy, confidentiality, and disability obligations, for example, pre-enrolment documentation, and assist in the preparation of submissions for the National Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)


• manage HSC provisions


• bring a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.