The Knox School is an independent, values-driven coeducational institution from Early Learning to Year 12 in Wantirna South, Victoria. It boasts a distinguished reputation for providing personalised learning for all students, who become the architects and advocates for their learning journey as they strive to achieve their personal best. Founded in 1982, The Knox School is a non-denominational establishment. Its values of Achievement, Care, Empathy, Resilience, Responsibility and Respect are at the core of all its endeavours. It celebrates each student’s uniqueness, and through a close-knit community, they can find their niche and become proud to belong.

Open, collaborative and inclusive, The Knox School invests in its people and offers them opportunities to engage in innovative learning practices. Staff culture creates the capacity for respectful relationships, innovation, and recognition of TKS as an Employer of Choice.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Inclusive Education Teacher to join our Junior School, commencing early Term 2. This role as an Inclusive Education Teacher at TKS is to provide high quality learning support across our Junior School (Prep - 6). The teacher is accountable for student support, recognition of individual student learning styles and assistance with modifications and adjustments to learning and assessment programs.

About the role:

• Work closely with the Head of Personalised Learning- Diversity and Inclusion to deliver holistic learning support for appropriate primary students at TKS.
• Foster an inclusive, stimulating and engaging learning environment, where all students feel valued and respected.
• Provide individual and small group instruction (may include promoting literacy/numeracy/executive functioning skills - point of need) under the guidance of the Head of Personalised Learning – Diversity and Inclusion, in collaboration with Head of Junior School, Heads of Departments and classroom teachers.
• Utilise both external and internal data, alongside education assessments, to identify students’ needs and monitor their progress to inform ongoing and future strategies.
• Assist in the development of individual learning plans (ILPs) for neurodiverse students and those with disabilities who have specific learning needs
• Conduct parent/guardian meetings including SSGs to discuss student support and ILPs, fostering a collaborative partnership to support student learning.
• Support the Head of Personalised Learning- Inclusion and diversity by collecting, monitoring and analysing data for NCCD and the organisation of special provisions for students during standardized testing e.g., NAPLAN, AAS.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a holistic and supportive learning environment for all students.
• Work in partnership with external professionals, such as speech therapists, occupational therapists and psychologists to support students’ overall development.
• Commit to personal professional learning and continuous improvement by engaging in ongoing professional development and latest research in best teaching practice.
• Assist in upskilling staff in evidence-based inclusive practices and build capacity in this area.

About you:

You are passionate about education, learning, the growth and development of individual students and care about their wellbeing. You embody patience, empathy, with strong communication skills, and a collaborative spirit. Within your sphere of influence, you aim to foster an environment that inspires academic excellence and innovation. You must support the School's vision and ethos and demonstrate the School Values of Achievement, Responsibility, Respect, Resilience and Care and Empathy. You will always be an excellent professional role model for our students. You will deliver the best possible education and support for each student in your care.

Working at The Knox School offers:

• Personalised Professional Learning Program for staff, including capacity building to deliver interventions required i.e. learning intervention workshops/ PDs/certificates.
• Competitive salary, dependent on skillset and experience.
• Opportunities for mentoring and progression career development.
• Supportive and stimulating work and learning environment set amongst beautiful grounds.
• Onsite car parking.

The ideal candidate:

• Demonstrate a genuine passion for, and commitment to, inclusive education and a proven record of high-performance teaching to meet diverse learning needs.
• Ideally hold a Master in Inclusive Education, Special Education or Learning Intervention (or qualifications to that affect). Experience in implementing, monitoring and analysing evidence-based interventions either in Primary or Secondary school will also be considered.
• Hold a current VIT registration.
• Understand and have experience in the NCCD-process collection, reporting and analysis of data.
• Have experience in the organisation and support of special provisions.
• Understand literacy and numeracy development across various curriculum areas, reflecting best practice.
• Be proficient in utilising assessments and data to inform teaching practices.
• Uphold and support the Disability Act and Disability Standards for Education.
• Have knowledge and understanding of the School’s obligations in respect of Ministerial Order No. 1359, the Reportable Conduct Scheme, mandatory reporting, record keeping in relation to student safety and wellbeing, the failure to disclose and failure to protect offences (and any other information sharing and reporting obligations that may arise). Training will be provided.
• Have working knowledge of and be able to adhere to the School’s policies and student safety practices, including those detailed in the Student Safety at The Knox School Handbook which can be accessed here.
• Satisfactorily complete a values-based interview which will assess suitability to work with children and young people, and ensure that children and young people’s rights are respected.
• Display a supportive and respectful attitude to students and their families and build positive connections with all members of the school community.
• Hold, or be prepared to obtain, a current Level 2 First Aid Qualification, including CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training. Training is provided by the school annually.

Commitment to Student Safety:

The Knox School is committed to providing a student safe and friendly environment, where children and young people are safe, feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.

We have a zero tolerance for child abuse or reportable conduct and are committed to acting in our student’s best interests and keeping them safe from harm.

The School regards its student protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintain a student safe culture.

For further information, please visit A Career at TKS — The Knox School. Conditions, including salary, will be discussed at interview with shortlisted candidates. Written applications close Friday 4 April 2025.