Inclusion and Diversity Teacher - Curriculum Specialist

Sacred Heart College Geelong
Geelong, VIC
A$78,801-$116,894 p/a
Education & Training → Teaching - Secondary
Part-time
On-site

Posted 11 days ago


• Fixed-term role (0.8 FTE)
• Long Service Leave cover position in Term 2: 28 April 2025 – 4 July 2025
• Time release position with no class allocation

Sacred Heart College is a proud, dynamic, high-performing school community with strong traditions, a rich history, and a deep sense of community and welcome. Our Catholic identity is best exemplified through a program of education that encourages students and staff to pursue the Mercy values of compassion, justice, respect, hospitality, service, and courage. The Sacred Heart Way is identified through actions that uphold and advance Catherine McAuley’s vision of the lived Gospel, which is at the heart of our community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a time release position with no class allocation focused on supporting teachers in designing and adapting curriculum to meet the needs of students with extensive learning requirements. The Inclusion and Diversity Teacher – Curriculum Specialist works within the Inclusion and Diversity Network, ensuring that all students have access to an engaging and inclusive learning environment. The role is guided by Universal Design for Learning principles and the Disability Standards for Education, enabling teachers to deliver high-quality learning experiences that cater to diverse needs.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Curriculum Design & Support: Collaborating with teachers to develop, modify, and implement curriculum that supports students with extensive learning needs.
  • Teacher Guidance & Professional Learning: Providing coaching, resources, and best-practice strategies to staff to enhance inclusive teaching.
  • Special Provisions & Learning Plans: Assisting with the development of special provision documentation and student learner profiles.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Engaging with external agencies, Program Support Groups, and transition teams to ensure smooth student progression.
  • Data-Driven Insights: Using student data and research-based strategies to guide curriculum adjustments.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Essential:

  • A deep understanding of curriculum differentiation and strategies to support students with extensive learning needs.
  • Relevant qualifications or experience in student diversity, inclusion, or special education.
  • Strong collaborative skills to work effectively with teachers, learning support staff, and external stakeholders.
  • Commitment to the College’s Mission and Mercy values.
  • Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning and the Disability Standards for Education.

Desirable:

  • Experience in compliance documentation and evidence collation.

All employees are subject to appropriate employment and compliance checks prior to and during employment. Candidates must hold VIT Registration and will be classified in accordance with the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be made through the College website and include:

  1. a cover letter addressing each of the key selection criteria above
  2. a resume

and can be addressed to Ms Anna Negro, Principal.

Applications sent direct to the college, or submitted through external websites such as Seek, LinkedIn etc will not be accepted.

Applications will be assessed as they come through and the vacancy may be filled prior to the closing date of 9:00 AM, Monday 24 March 2025

Sacred Heart College actively promotes and highly values the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children


About Sacred Heart College Geelong

Geelong, VIC, Australia

We draw our inspiration from the Sisters of Mercy who founded the school and believe that a great education is one of the foundations of life.

Our Mission Statement and the values that flow from it reflect this belief and guide our every action. Sacred Heart is a school of distinction – proud of its achievements, its students and staff. Whilst rich in history and tradition our College provides a modern and dynamic school environment. We recognise that students thrive when they have excellent resources and facilities and can work with inspirational teachers who support them to set and reach goals – both individually and collectively.

Our curriculum is rich and diverse. It equips students for a rapidly changing world and prepares them for the next step on their individual journey. Our aim is to farewell graduates as confident young adults, determined, energised critical thinkers and self-starters. We encourage our students to be enthusiastic participants in all aspects of the College and develop a strong sense of social justice.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

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