Position: Learning Diversity Lead
Engagement: Full-time (negotiated part-time considered)
Start Date: Term 1, 2026 (or by negotiation)
Application via: Prospero Teaching — representing the school
A well-established Catholic co-educational secondary school in the Josephite tradition, serving approximately 1,500+ students from Years 7–12 across two campuses. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning community grounded in faith, respect, and diversity, helping every student reach their full potential.
The school provides contemporary facilities, a varied curriculum, strong wellbeing support, and a culture where every student’s individuality and learning diversity is respected and nurtured.
The school is seeking a dedicated and experienced Learning Diversity Lead to oversee inclusive education and learning-support programs. The successful candidate will lead, coordinate, and champion learning diversity across the school.
Key responsibilities include:
Develop and oversee Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) or support plans for students with additional learning needs or learning differences
Lead and mentor a team of Learning Support Officers (LSOs) and support staff, coordinating in-class support and targeted interventions
Collaborate with teachers, leadership, families, and external specialists or agencies to support student learning, wellbeing, and inclusion
Provide leadership and professional development to staff on differentiated and inclusive teaching practices
Oversee data collection and compliance with relevant frameworks (e.g., NCCD), monitor progress, and evaluate effectiveness of support plans
Contribute to a whole-school culture of inclusion, empathy, equity, and support, aligned with Catholic values
The ideal candidate will have:
Registration, or eligibility to register, with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and relevant teaching qualifications
A strong track record in learning support, inclusion, special education, or related fields, ideally in secondary settings
Experience leading, mentoring, and coordinating support staff, and collaborating effectively with teachers and families
Understanding of differentiated instruction, inclusive pedagogy, behaviour support, data-driven planning, and support frameworks (e.g., NCCD)
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with a commitment to student wellbeing and inclusion
Alignment with Catholic education values and readiness to work within a faith-based context
Desirable but not essential:
Experience supervising LSOs or support staff
Familiarity with trauma-informed practices, EAL/D support, or working with diverse learners
Prior experience in a leadership or coordinator role
Prospero Teaching is representing the school in this recruitment. Working with Prospero Teaching provides:
Access to a leadership role in a large, respected Catholic secondary school
Supportive induction and onboarding process
Professional autonomy and the opportunity to make a positive difference in students’ lives
Guidance and support from Prospero Teaching for applications, interview preparation, and contract negotiation
Prospero Teaching is accepting applications on behalf of the school.
To express interest or request the full position description in confidence, please contact:
Prospero Teaching
Laura O’Sullivan
Phone: 0403 303 259
Email: laura@prosperogrp.com
Applicants should provide:
Current CV
Brief cover letter outlining suitability
Referee details
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications are encouraged from experienced learning-diversity professionals committed to inclusion, equity, and educational excellence.