Location:
Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference:
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Selection Criteria
SC1
Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum.
Demonstrated ability to model exemplary teaching practice, including the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum, and implement school priorities.
SC2
Demonstrated expertise in the implementation and modelling of high impact teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs.
Demonstrated ability to support teachers to evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth
SC3
Demonstrated exemplary ability to model the monitoring and assessment of student learning.
Demonstrated ability to support others in using data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4
Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to engage in collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
Role
The Disability Inclusion Leader will support students with disability and additional needs to engage in education and meet their learning goals.
To do this they work collaboratively with the school¿s leadership, wellbeing staff and allied health team.
They also work collaboratively with services/teams outside school, liaising with Student Support Services key contacts and external therapists.
The Disability Inclusion Leader plays a key role in coordinating the team around the learner.
The Leader plays a pivotal role in guiding students through their secondary education.
This leadership position encompasses a range of responsibilities aimed at fostering student well-being, academic achievement, and personal development.
Responsibilities
Leading Whole School Inclusion Practices and Teams
Advocate and champion for students with disability and additional needs and work with school staff to implement strategies that support their education.
Support students with disability and additional needs to make a smooth transition to school, ensuring effective arrangements are in place for the efficient transfer of information between services and schools, particularly during the transition from primary to secondary school.
Have oversight of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) across the school and ensure the school meets its obligations for students who are required to have an IEP.
Collaborate with services working in the school to deliver adjustments to students.
Promote a culture of high expectations and aspirations for the learning of students with disability and additional needs.
Embed inclusion and disability expertise in strategic planning, recruitment practices, school policies and plans, including evidence-based inclusive education and human rights obligations.
Act as a source of advice for staff regarding differentiated teaching strategies appropriate for individual students with disability and additional needs.
Regularly liaise with student support teams, including Student Wellbeing, Year Level Leaders, Literacy and Numeracy Support, regarding relevant interventions required for identified students.
Liaise with the school¿s Student Support Services key contact as required.
Promote the implementation of all elements of Disability Inclusion across the school.
Respond to requests from facilitators for additional information.
Prepare and co-ordinate the collation of supporting information for Disability Inclusion Profile meetings and funding applications.
Prepare funding applications, liaising with a range of agencies, the Department and its key personnel.
Manage and provide support to Education Support staff working within the school-wide Disability program, including regular team meetings and planning.
Work with the school leadership team to ensure the Disability Inclusion program is aligned with school and Department policy and guidelines and maintain confidential and sensitive data on each student.
Identify students who require a Disability Inclusion Profile and coordinate relevant assessments.
Leading Supportive Practices for Priority Students
(OoHC/Koorie/EAL/Students with Additional Needs)
Coordinate with external services to support priority students, including Lookout and KESO.




Undertake the role of Designated Teacher for students in OoHC.
Coordinate the annual submission of NCCD data by supporting teachers in the collection of data and evidence and co-facilitating moderation meetings to ensure the College meets NCCD requirements.
Lead the Inclusion Team towards a consistent vision for student support, including regular team meetings.
Developing Capacity of Teams
Ensure clear role descriptions are in place for all DI team members and that team members work according to agreed school and Department values.
Ensure DI staff have appropriate debriefing processes to support them in their roles.
Identify and utilise professional learning and other opportunities to build staff capacity across Student Support, including overseeing the Professional Learning program for the team.
Provide professional learning for school staff on relevant items, including referral processes, learning difficulties referrals, Disability Inclusion and creating inclusive classrooms, as required.
Regularly review team operations and adjust to optimise team dynamics and functionality, including regular performance and development reviews.
General
As Disability and Inclusion (DI) Leader, contribute as a member of the College Leadership Team.
Build sustainable partnerships with relevant external agencies.
Ensure regular communication is provided to relevant stakeholders via the school website, Compass, newsletter and social media.
Undertake other duties as directed by the Principal Team.
Who May Apply
Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.
Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service.
We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines ).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) ******
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction.
Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child protected environments.
Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.
All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.
The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees,including those who work in Victorian Government Schools.
Information on the department values is available at:
A cover letter providing contact information including home address, email, and phone number.
A CV with a summary of experience,



qualifications and your Working with Children Check (WWCC) number.
Specific Key Selection Criteria response.
A section addressing the selection criteria and the required qualifications for application under the Qualifications/Who May Applysection.
The names, email addresses and contact details (email and phone) for two referees.
For ease of handling by the school, all documents (cover letter, CV, and key selection criteria responses) can be saved as one pdf and uploaded to Recruitment Online.
Please also ensure that your name is included in the header of each document.
Applicants seeking further information about the school or this position, are encouraged to contact the Jen Penn ¿ Assistant Principal prior to the closing date of applications on ************ or ******
Conditions of Employment
All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class:
The person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching; and
if the person completed an Australian postgraduate level initial teaching program or course of study on or after 1 January ****, they must demonstrate that they have satisfactorily completed a postgraduate level accredited initial teacher education program that has been accredited by an Australian State or Territory Teacher Regulatory Authority as satisfying the requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership 'Accreditation of initial teacher education programs in Australia: Standards and Procedures'; and
a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program after 1 July **** must also demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements (this condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian ITE program completed by the person).
Warrnambool College is a vibrant learning community, where your skills and contribution can make a real difference to our students and our future.
At Warrnambool College, we achieve success through Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.
These core values underpin every aspect of our school culture and guide the way we work, learn and support one another.
They are reflected in ¿The Warrnambool College Way¿, which shapes our shared expectations and approach to learning and community.
We offer a challenging and engaging curriculum, provide regular feedback to families, and foster a caring environment where students learn to support one another and the wider community.
Warrnambool College is a Years 7¿12 secondary school operating across two campuses in the City of Warrnambool, serving students from the city and surrounding rural districts.
The College supports a diverse student community, with approximately 120 staff across leadership, teaching, wellbeing, education support and re‐engagement roles.
We provide diverse learning pathways, including the SEAL Program, Sporting Pathway Program, a broad VCE offering, and the VCE Vocational Major, enabling students to pursue pathways suited to their strengths and future goals.
We are proud of our inclusive culture, supporting all students through programs such as the Stars and Clontarf Academies for Indigenous students, Rainbow Club and our Multicultural Leadership Group.
Our strong music program features orchestras, rock bands, instrumental lessons, and regular performance opportunities, while sporting academies and a wide range of extracurricular activities allow students to develop skills beyond the classroom and build strong connections with their peers.
At Warrnambool College, we value people who are committed to making a positive difference and who want to be part of a collaborative, inclusive and forward-thinking school community.
Applications close Sunday 13 September **** at *****pm
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📌 2027 Learning Specialist Range 3 - Disability Inclusion Leader (Warrnambool)
🏢 Department of Education & Training, Victoria
📍 Warrnambool