Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract | Parental Leave Cover
Iona College is seeking an experienced and passionate leader to join the College as Head of Diverse Learning on a fixed-term, full-time basis across Term 3 and Term 4, **** with potential to extend.
As the Head of Diverse Learning, you will be responsible for fostering excellence in inclusive education, ensuring students with diverse learning needs are engaged, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.
You will build staff capability to design and implement differentiated curriculum programs that achieve strong outcomes for every learner.
Your Role:
As the Head of Diverse Learning, you will:
Lead and mentor the Diverse Learning faculty and team across Years 5-12
Manage staffing allocations, classroom observation and feedback, and resources
Lead processes relating to documentation, compliance, reporting, NCCD, ACARA and funding/disability verification
Manage faculty budgeting and operational priorities
Strengthen staff capability in differentiated and inclusive teaching practices
Support teachers to develop and implement individual student learning plans, modified curriculum, and assessment adjustments
Coordinate support for students with diverse learning needs, including those requiring special provisions, intervention and extension programs.
Collaborate with academic, pastoral, counselling, and year‐level teams to support student wellbeing and learning holistically
Use data such as NAPLAN, ACER, assessments, and enrolment information to identify needs and guide targeted intervention
Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, external agencies and specialists
Promote a supportive and engaging learning environment for all students
About You:
You have a genuine passion and commitment to working with students with learning needs.
Ideally, you will have:
Previous leadership experience with a focus on inclusive education, learning support and diverse learning (desirable)
Strong knowledge of Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) processes and requirements
Strong knowledge of differentiation, curriculum adjustment and intervention planning
Experience leading and mentoring staff to improve teaching practice
In‐depth knowledge of student support processes, compliance requirements and evidence‐based planning
Experience driving change in safe, wellbeing education, and teaching and performance
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Patience, empathy and the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, families and the Iona community
Confidentiality and ethical practice – you manage student information confidentially and sensitively
Proficiency in the use of information and communication technologies
Current Queensland Teachers Registration (QCT)
Commitment to supporting the values of Catholic education
Why Choose Iona College:
At Iona College, we value you.
We are more than a school, we are a community.
Iona College is an independent Catholic Boys School,
owned and administered by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate.
With **** students from Years 5 to 12, Iona College is focused on educating and empowering young men to grow into their potential to live, learn, lead and serve.
Benefits:
Market-competitive salary + *****% Superannuation
Growth and career progression opportunities
Range of benefits such as salary packaging, discounted health insurance, discounted school fees and more
Professional development days, "I Thank You" day, active social club, social wellbeing events and more
Free parking and free access to onsite gym, tennis courts and swimming pool
Onsite staff cafe on modern campus & facilities
How To Apply:
Please provide a Cover Letter outlining your skills and suitability for this role with your accompanying CV.
Applications close at 5pm, Monday 6 July **** however candidates may be contacted prior to this date.
Please reach out to rec••••••••@iona.qld.edu.au if you would like more information about the role.
Please submit applications via seek.com not directly to Iona College.
Child Safeguarding:
Iona College is committed to the highest levels of safeguarding in all aspects of the school community, with the safety and well‐being of each person the highest priority.
Iona College is committed to an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of diverse cultures and experiences.
Application Questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
Do you have current teacher's registration in Australia?
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