System Coach: Diversity & Inclusion

Catholic Education South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education South Australia is seeking an experienced System Coach: Diversity and Inclusion to partner with principals and educators to strengthen inclusive practices across 101 Catholic schools. You will coach, consult and provide professional learning to build capability, with a focus on participation, wellbeing and learning outcomes for all students.

You will contribute to system-wide improvement initiatives and may lead specialised portfolios to drive excellence, equity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Significant experience in inclusive education and supporting diverse learners.
• Strong leadership, coaching and change management skills.
• Expertise in disability inclusion and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Builds strong relationships and works effectively across schools and multidisciplinary teams.
• Communicates with confidence, influence and professionalism.
• Current teacher registration in South Australia.

Responsibilities

• Coach school leaders and educators to strengthen inclusive teaching and learning practices.
• Deliver professional learning, consultation and mentoring to build school capability.
• Provide expert advice on inclusive education, disability, wellbeing and student engagement.
• Support schools to implement evidence-based strategies that improve participation and learning outcomes.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to develop supports for diverse learners.
• Lead or contribute to system-wide initiatives advancing excellence, equity and inclusion.

Skills

Inclusive education experience

Leadership

Coaching

Change management

Disability inclusion

Evidence-based teaching

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary teaching qualifications

Current teacher registration in SA

Graduate Certificate in Catholic Studies (or commitment)

Catholic school accreditation

Job description

Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) is seeking an experienced and collaborative educational leader to join our Diversity and Inclusion team as a System Coach: Diversity and Inclusion.

In this influential role, you will partner with principals, Inclusive Education Leaders and educators to strengthen inclusive education practices across CESA schools. Through coaching, consultation and professional learning, you will support schools to build capability and implement evidence-based approaches that improve participation, wellbeing and learning outcomes for all students.

You will also contribute to system-wide improvement initiatives and may lead a specialised portfolio aligned to your area of expertise, helping drive excellence, equity and inclusion across Catholic education.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coach and support school leaders and educators to strengthen inclusive teaching and learning practices.
• Deliver professional learning, consultation and mentoring to build school capability.
• Provide expert advice on inclusive education, disability, wellbeing and student engagement.
• Support schools to implement evidence-based strategies that improve participation, inclusion and learning outcomes.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective supports for diverse learners.
• Lead or contribute to specialised portfolios and system-wide initiatives that advance excellence, equity and inclusion.

About You

We are seeking someone who:

• Has significant experience in inclusive education and supporting diverse learners.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, coaching and change management skills.
• Brings expertise in disability inclusion and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Builds strong relationships and works effectively across schools and multidisciplinary teams.
• Communicates with confidence, influence and professionalism.
• Relevant tertiary teaching qualifications and current teacher registration in South Australia.
• Graduate Certificate in Catholic Studies (or commitment to complete) and accreditation to teach in a Catholic school.

For further information refer to the Position Description.

Why Us?

Join a collaborative and values-driven team dedicated to improving outcomes for all students across Catholic education.

• Make a system-wide impact across 101 Catholic schools.
• Access professional learning and development opportunities.
• Contribute to excellence, equity and inclusion.

About Us?

Catholic Education South Australia supports more than 56,000 students across 101 Catholic schools through the work of almost 9,500 employees. Together, we are raising hearts and minds and helping young people flourish through a contemporary, faith-based education.

Guided by our values of faith, dignity, learning, inclusivity, justice and compassion, we work in partnership with schools and communities to create learning environments where every student can fully participate, belong and thrive.