# Head of Individual Needs | Elsternwick28-Oct-****WES/******Elsternwick| | || --- | --- || Category: | Teacher || Position Type: | Temporary || Attachments: | Head-of-Individual-Needs-Prep - Year 9.pdf (PDF, 217KB) || Application Close Date: | 12-Nov-**** |## Job Description**Head of Individual Needs (Prep to Year 9)**Wesley College Melbourne | Elsternwick campus**Help every child belong, learn and thrive, from their very first year.**Wesley College is seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking leader to guide our Individual Needs programs from Prep to Year 9.**About the role**As Head of Individual Needs, you will lead and develop the programs that support, include and empower our youngest learners. You will:* Set the strategic direction for student support, integration and access from ECLC to Year 9* Lead, mentor and inspire a team of dedicated educators and support staff* Teach in the Individual Needs Primary Program, staying connected to students and classroom learning* Build strong partnerships with families, teachers and specialists* Champion the College's Vision and Values, including our belief that every student can achieveThis is a fixed-term position for six months (Terms 1 and 2), commencing 21 January ****. Qualifications in Inclusive Education or Learning Support are a requirement and the role is 0.8 to 1.0 FTE, depending on the preference of the successful candidate.



There will be a combination of teaching in the Primary years and a time allowance for the Position of Responsibility.**Why Wesley?**Founded in **** and proudly part of the Uniting Church, Wesley is one of Australia's most respected co-educational independent schools. Across our three Melbourne campuses (St Kilda Road, Glen Waverley and Elsternwick), students enjoy a rich learning workplace that extends well beyond the classroom, including outdoor education at Chum Creek, Mallana and Lochend, and our Year 9 residential will join a community that values innovation, wellbeing and high expectations for every learner, with the chance to make a lasting difference to a child's educational journey.**About you**You will be an engaging, innovative leader with a deep commitment to inclusive education and the experience to turn that commitment into everyday practice. You will bring:* Experience in learning support, inclusion or student wellbeing, ideally in a leadership capacity* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, relational approach**How to apply**For more information, contact close at 5:00pm on 12 November ****. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews may begin before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply early.Wesley College is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare and protection of children. All potential employees and volunteers must comply with the College's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.
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