Learning Diversity Leader

Victorian Catholic Education Authority Limited; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SCC Melbourne is seeking an exceptional Leader of Learning Diversity to provide strategic leadership across inclusive education, intervention, extension and evidence-informed practice. The role leads within the Simonds Learning Model to champion practices that enable students to become independent, self-regulated learners.

The Leader of Learning Diversity will drive data-informed practice, MTSS interventions, and enrichment, while building teacher capability and collaborative partnerships with

Qualifications

• Advocates for inclusive education and learner growth.
• Experience in data-informed practice and MTSS.
• Knowledge of NCCD processes and reasonable adjustments.
• Ability to coordinate Student Support Groups and collaborate with families and external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across inclusive education and MTSS.
• Champion evidence-informed practice and data-driven decision making.
• Lead and strengthen the College's commitment to learner agency and growth.
• Develop teacher capability in adaptive and responsive teaching.
• Ensure strategic and compliant Learning Diversity practices.

Skills

Advocacy

Data-informed

MTSS

Collaboration

Leadership

Adaptive teaching

NCCD knowledge

Education

Master of Education Leadership

Bachelor of Education

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional Leader of Learning Diversity to provide strategic leadership across inclusive education, intervention, extension and evidence-informed practice. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is passionate about advocacy, believes in the potential of every learner, and understands that the right programs and teaching approaches can accelerate growth and help close attainment gaps. Working within the Simonds Learning Model, the successful applicant will champion practices that enable students to become increasingly independent, self-regulated learners.

The Leader of Learning Diversity will lead and strengthen the College's commitment to:

• Inclusive, high challenge and high support learning environments.
• Data informed practice and evidence-based decision making.
• Intervention and enrichment within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
• Student growth and the acceleration of learning.
• Stretch and challenge opportunities for gifted and high-potential learners.
• Learner agency through the intentional fading of scaffolds and supports.
• Building teacher capability in adaptive and responsive teaching.
• Strategic and compliant Learning Diversity practices.

About You

You are an educator and leader who:

• Has a passion for advocacy and a commitment to ensuring every studentexperiencesgrowth.
• Believes that all learners can succeed when provided with the right support and challenge.
• Understands the importance of data informed practice and evidence-based intervention.
• Has experience coordinating Student Support Groups and working collaboratively with families and external professionals.
• Possessessound knowledge of NCCD processes and reasonable adjustments.
• Is committed to building teacher capability and collective efficacy.
• Understands that effective support should build independence rather than dependency.
• Brings excellent leadership,communicationand organisational skills.

Why Simonds?

• You can make a difference. Our close-knit environment means our leaders know our students and staff and can see the impact of their work.
• You can help shape what comes next. This is an opportunity to influence the future direction of the College rather than simply inherit a narrowly defined portfolio.
• You will be part of a school on the move. Significant improvements to our facilities, educational programs and learning environments are creating new opportunities for our students and staff.
• Relationships matter here. Belonging is not simply one of our stated values. We want it to be evident in the way students, staff and families experience our College.

We are committed to child safety and the wellbeing of all young people. All staff are required to comply with the MACS Child Safety Policy and relevant legislative requirements.

12th October 2026

Attachments

SCC_2026_Learning_Diversity_Position_Description_Final.doc

Note

• Rachel Luong, PA to the Principal: [e-mail]