Leading Teacher Range 3 - Disability Inclusion

Department of Education Victoria – Melbourne VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

We are seeking an experienced staff member to lead Disability Inclusion in our school.

The Leading Teacher of Disability Inclusion will work as part of the Leadership Team to lead a coherent and proactive approach to inclusion, intervention and student support across the school. This role may include a part-time teaching load across the duration of the tenure.

The role will have a strong focus on developing systems rather than relying on reactive responses. This includes identifying student need early, coordinating appropriate supports, monitoring their impact, and ensuring staff have the knowledge, confidence and resources to respond effectively.

A significant focus will be the continued development of our Multi-Tiered System of Supports.

The role will include:

Disability Inclusion Profiles - overseeing students that are currently funded for their Disability Inclusion Profile to ensure teachers and Education Support staff are effectively meeting their needs and supporting them to achieve their individual goals.

Working with the Classroom Teachers, Learning Specialists and Education Support Staff to plan, document and implement the reasonable adjustments needed to support the students who have, or will be applying for, a Disability Inclusion Profile.

Facilitating Student Support Groups for all students with a Disability Inclusion profile (including those that are being developed).

Overseeing and building the capacity of staff bystrengthening their knowledge, confidence and practice. This includes supporting staff to understand learner needs, make reasonable and purposeful adjustments,



use evidence to inform decisions, and design learning environments in which students can participate successfully. It will also focus on building staff capacity to develop and review Individual Education Plans, Personal Adjustment Plans, Behaviour Support Plans and Safety Plans, to ensure that individual goals are targeted to Disability Inclusion Profiles.

Designing and delivering professional learning to teams and the whole staff to improve student learning, wellbeing, engagement and access to education.

Observing in learning spaces and working alongside teams to implement reasonable adjustments in preparation for Disability Inclusion Profiles.

Facilitating termly/regular SSGs and preparing new funding applications, including liaising with all stakeholders to organise and attend effective Disability Inclusion Profile meetings.

Overseeing NCCD processes to ensure students are accurately identified and appropriate levels of adjustment and categories of disability are determined.

Actively contributing to the School Improvement Team ensuring progress and achievement of students with a Disability Inclusion Profile is monitored and utilised to drive improvement.

About Us

Footscray West Primary School, located in Melbourne's inner western suburbs, is a warm and inclusive community of around 650 students, supported by a dedicated team of approximately 65 staff,



equal to approximately 43 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. Our families come from many cultural and social backgrounds, and we proudly celebrate the diversity that makes our school such a vibrant place to learn.The school's current SFOE is 0.1762, which is considered a low level of disadvantage.Ensuring the emotional safety and wellbeing of every child is at the heart of our work.

We use clear and evidence-based teaching to help every child succeed. Our early years programs, including Little Learners Love Literacy and EMP (Explicit Maths Program), give students a solid start, and our specialist areas, including Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, STEM and Japanese, add richness and breadth to the curriculum.

Student wellbeing focuses on being ready to learn and is supported through the Berry Street Education Model, Respectful Relationships, and strong classroom and social-emotional learning routines. Our staff, across leadership, teachers, and education support roles, work closely together to create a calm, supportive, and engaging learning environment. Families are valued partners, and parent involvement is encouraged and welcomed.

Students enjoy spacious outdoor play areas and excellent facilities including a stadium-sized gymnasium.

Purpose / Vision

Our vision of Working together to create a better world and the values of Belonging, Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience, guide our actions every day.

At Footscray West Primary School, we believe every child can thrive when supported by a caring community, high expectations, and strong, evidence-based teaching.

We are committed to collective professional learning in tea

📌 Leading Teacher Range 3 (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne