Learning Diversity Coordinator

Ivanhoe Grammar School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

School tuition discounts

Job summary

Ivanhoe Grammar School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant Coordinator to join our Ridgeway Campus team. This full-time role supports students across Years 7–12, working with teachers to provide targeted learning assistance and behaviour support.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Academic staff, ensure child-safe practices, and contribute to an inclusive, high‑performing learning environment. Position begins January 2027 at Ridgeway Campus, Ivanhoe.

Qualifications

• Learning Support experience in a school setting.
• Experience coordinating roles in similar settings is beneficial.
• Knowledge of child safety protocols and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Academic staff to support students’ learning and wellbeing.
• Provide guided support to individuals and small groups across Years 7–12.
• Prepare and provide curriculum resources to assist education and behaviour plans.
• Support teachers and contribute to an inclusive learning environment.
• Continue professional development and stay updated with best practices in education.

Skills

Learning Support

Coordinator experience

Child safety awareness

Working With Children’s Check

Education

Certificate III in Educational Support

Job description

A school is built on the strength of its people.

At Ivanhoe Grammar School, our people create a culture of belonging. A place where ideas are heard and supported. Where you are encouraged to try something new. A place to feel included and valued. Ivanhoe Grammar School is a values-driven, co-educational independent school with a commitment to fostering a community where students, teachers and professional services staff can continually become the best version of themselves. At Ivanhoe Grammar School, we are always looking for great people to join our team. We are always seeking people who are energetic, collaborative and courageous.

Seeking a Learning Support Assistant Coordinator

The Learning Support Assistant Coordinator is a member of the Professional Services Staff based at our Ridgeway Campus. This role plays an integral part in supporting the intellectual, social, emotional and personal development of students, in line with the School’s commitment to fostering young people of character who give their best to everything they do.

Working across Years 7 to 12, you will provide personalised guidance, working with students individually and in small groups, fostering an enriching learning environment for academic and life challenges.

This is a full-time, ongoing position, working Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 4.00pm, and includes a three-year tenure in the coordinator leadership role. The successful candidate will be based at our Ridgeway Campus, Ivanhoe, commencing January 2027.

What you will do

The primary purpose of this role is to collaborate closely with Academic staff, particularly Classroom Teachers and Individual Needs Teachers, in order to provide vital support within our educational program. Operating under their guidance and supervision, the Learning Support Assistant Coordinator extends empathetic and caring assistance to students, fostering an atmosphere of understanding within our professional teaching and learning environment.

You have the necessary experience, knowledge and skills to:

• Ensure a child-safe environment for students.
• Build respectful and trusting relationships with students and act as a positive role model.
• Motivate and encourage students to achieve their best and promote self-esteem and independence.
• Use structured learning activities that cater to different learning styles and adjust activities according to student needs.
• Support classroom teaching by employing effective learning strategies with individual students and small groups, in Secondary environments.
• Prepare and provide basic curriculum resources and materials and support the implementation of education and behaviour plans.
• Be committed to continuous personal and professional development, staying up to date with best practices and new developments in education.

Who you are

You are a reflective and purposeful educator who believes that learning and character are inseparable. You recognise the potential in every young person and understand that high expectations, strong relationships, and compassionate support create the conditions for students to thrive. You model the Ivanhoe Learner attributes – courageous, balanced, innovative, collaborative, ethical, reflective and compassionate – and you strive to bring them to life in your practice.

You bring:

• Learning Support experience within a school setting, with relevant qualifications and expertise in supporting diverse learners.
• Previous experience as a coordinator in a similar role will be highly advantageous.
• Relevant qualifications in area of expertise, such as Certificate III in Educational Support, or equivalent experience in Learning Support /Education Support.
• Sound knowledge of child safety protocols and compliance requirements.
• A demonstrated commitment to child safety, inclusion, and student wellbeing, supported by current Working With Children’s Check.
• A solutions-focused, growth-oriented mindset and the capacity to uphold high professional standards.

What we offer you

• An impactful role embedded in a thriving and values-driven educational community.
• A meaningful opportunity to support secondary learners across Years 7–12 at Ridgeway Campus, contributing to their academic growth and personal development.
• A collaborative, student-centred team culture where wellbeing is prioritised.
• Opportunities for professional growth through the Ivanhoe Institute and school-led wellbeing programs.
• Beautiful learning environments with access to state-of-the-art facilities, including onsite café, gym and pool.
• Salary packaging, discounted health insurance and school tuition discounts.

Always seeking great people. Your move.

Applications close 30 October 2026 at 5pm.

Ivanhoe Grammar School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome to be themselves. We value student safety. All staff are required to adhere to the School’s policies and teachers are required to have a working knowledge and understanding of the Student Wellbeing Policy, the Health and Safety Policy, the Child Safety Code of Conduct and the Respectful Workplace Behaviour Policy. All successful academic applications will be requested to complete a Summary Document of Relevant Work Experience, evidenced through the submission of Statements of Service.