Mount St Benedict College is a girls high school and a member of Good Samaritan Education with a community of ten schools across Australia. The College offers holistic Catholic education based on Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition and values including Pax, Hospitality and Stewardship.

The College is looking for applicants to lead our Diverse Learning faculty as the permanent full time Head of Diverse Learning, commencing Term 1, 2027.

The Head of Diverse Learning provides strategic leadership of the College's approach to inclusion, learning diversity and student pathways. The role ensures all students are engaged, challenged and supported to thrive academically and personally, particularly those requiring additional support, EAL/D learners, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and students in the Intensive Learning class. Working closely with the College Registrar, Heads of Department, teachers, families and external agencies, the Head of Diverse Learning leads the identification and support of students from enrolment through to post-school pathways.

ESSENTIAL

- NESA accredited teacher with a valid Working with Children Check
- Postgraduate qualifications in Inclusive Education, Diverse Learning, or a related field or working toward these
- Excellent IT skills including use of the Microsoft suite and a school database system
- Experience in school leadership
- Proven capacity to lead teams and manage staff as a key member of the College Middle Leaders




- Demonstrated expertise in Universal Design for Learning, EAL/D, and Indigenous student support.
- Experience in data-informed pedagogy, coaching teachers, and leading professional learning.
- Commitment to Catholic, Benedictine and Good Samaritan ethos and values

DESIRABLE

- Excellent IT skills including use of Enroll HQ
- An understanding of the charism of Good Samaritan Education as articulated in the Good Samaritan Schools Teaching and Learning Framework and the Valuable Samaritan Schools Mission Framework
- Significant experience in leadership in one or more schools
- Current First Aid Certificate, including CPR.

How to apply

Applicants must email [email protected] the following documents:

- Application for membership of staff
- Cover letter outlining your suitability to the position
- Resume which includes details of qualifications, relevant experience and the names and contact details of three referees

Please visit the College website to view further details about the role and to download the application form.

Applications close: 4pm, Friday 23 October 2026

Please note candidates may be interviews and appointed prior to the closing date, it is recommended that you submit your application as soon as possible.

Mount St Benedict College is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people at the College.

📌 Head of Diverse Learning (Sydney)
🏢 Mount St Benedict College
📍 Sydney