Learning Diversity Leader

St Scholastica'S School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

St Scholastica’s Catholic Primary School, Melbourne, seeks a part-time Learning Diversity Leader (0.4 FTE) to promote inclusive teaching, lead differentiated practices, and coordinate NCCD/PLP processes.

You will support staff across the school, organize PSG meetings, analyse data and drive evidence-based interventions while upholding the Catholic ethos and commitment to child safety.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in learning diversity or inclusive education.
• Knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum and differentiation.
• Ability to implement explicit instruction and evidence-based interventions.
• Experience coordinating NCCD processes and PLPs.
• Strong organisational skills and data analysis abilities.
• Excellent communication with families, staff and professionals.
• Commitment to child safety and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Promote Catholic ethos and mission of the school.
• Lead inclusive practices and differentiated teaching across the school.
• Coordinate PLPs, NCCD processes and student support documentation.
• Collaborate with Learning Support Officers and manage timetables.
• Organise PSG meetings each term with families and external professionals.
• Analyse assessment data to identify learning needs and monitor progress.
• Build staff capacity through coaching and professional learning.
• Promote student wellbeing, engagement and inclusion.

Skills

Inclusive education leadership

Data analysis

Curriculum knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

PSG coordination

Education

VIT registration

RE accreditation (willingness)

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.40 FTE)

Applications Close: 23 October 2026

St Scholastica's School is seeking a Learning Diversity Leader to promote inclusive teaching, lead differentiated practices, coordinate NCCD/PLP processes, and support staff across the school 0.4 FTE commencing 27th January, 2027.

The Learning Diversity Leader promotes inclusive teaching and learning, supporting staff to meet the diverse needs of all students in alignment with the Catholic ethos of the school and MACS’ Vision for Instruction and Vision of Engagement.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Support the Catholic ethos and mission of the school.
• Lead inclusive practices and differentiated teaching across the school.
• Support staff to implement explicit instruction, reasonable adjustments and evidence-based interventions.
• Coordinate Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs), NCCD processes and student support documentation.
• Collaborate with Learning Support Officers, manage their timetables and coordinate support to meet student needs.
• Organise and facilitate Program Support Group (PSG) meetings each term, working in partnership with families, teachers and external professionals.
• Analyse assessment data to identify learning needs and monitor student progress.
• Build staff capacity through collaboration, coaching and professional learning.
• Promote student wellbeing, engagement, inclusion and child safety.

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Commitment to Catholic education and the faith life of the school.
• Teaching experience and leadership in learning diversity or inclusive education.
• Knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum, differentiation, explicit instruction and evidence-based interventions.
• Understanding of NCCD requirements, reasonable adjustments and personalised learning.
• Strong organisational skills, including coordinating Learning Support Officers, managing timetables and facilitating PSG meetings.
• Ability to analyse data to improve student outcomes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills when working with staff, families and external professionals.
• Commitment to child safety, student wellbeing and ongoing professional learning.
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.

Hold RE accreditation or a willingness to do so.

• Affiliation: Catholic
• Teaching Level: Primary
• Gender: Coed

115 Students

14 TeachingStaff

7 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St Scholastica’s Catholic Primary School has a strong connection with Our Mother Mary. Our motto is ‘To Jesus through Mary’ and though the Marist Sisters no longer teach at St Scholastica’s, their legacy remains strong. St Scholastica’s, in building a vital sense of community, upholds beliefs about the worth and dignity of each person, the school is therefore centred around the gospel values.