Learning Diversity Leader

Role Description / Criteria St Joseph’s Primary School Boronia is seeking applicants to join our dedicated team of professionals as our Learning Diversity Leader starting in 2026. This role is a part time role (FTE .4) with the option of flexible working days and hours. The successful applicant would begin at the start of Term 1 in 2026, however we would arrange opportunities for a hand over from the current LDL if interested. We are looking for the right person to continue the current great work in this area and to provide leadership, innovation and drive to support students and teachers across all year levels as we strive to provide the best education possible for each child. St Joseph’s Primary School Boronia prides itself in the way we support all children and families of children with diverse needs. We believe that every child can succeed given the right adjustments and care. The successful applicant will possess the skills and abilities to foster home‑school partnerships, build trusting relationships with students and families and work collaboratively with staff to personalise the learning for students who require adjustments and support. The Learning Diversity Leader will work in collaboration with the school leadership team, teachers and Learning Support Staff to create the conditions for effective teaching practice to promote improved student learning outcomes and student engagement. Previous leadership experience is desirable but not essential, new applicants to this role would be provided training and ongoing support. It is expected that the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate: a commitment to the values and ethos of the Catholic education system be highly motivated, committed, positive, friendly and enthusiastic a commitment to professional learning and ongoing improvement through a process of reflective practice and feedback a working knowledge of the NCCD and how to effectively meet the requirements and evidence gathering required for funding (ongoing PD provided) an ability to work collaboratively with school staff to support students who have additional learning needs to access learning through planned adjustments, targeted programmes and/or learning interventions an ability to support teachers in the use and analysis of student outcomes data to inform learning and teaching an ability to support and assist with professional learning of teachers, particularly in relation to differentiation, learning adjustments and inclusive practices within classes an ability to organise and facilitate Program Support Group (PSG) meetings and accurately record and distribute minutes to relevant parties an ability to support staff to maintain accurate records and track the progress of students with specific learning needs to inform PLPs an ability to work collaboratively with the school’s leadership team and external providers an ability to support LSO’s, including providing opportunities to meet and develop professionally an ability to co‑coordinate with external allied health professionals and maintain accurate and up to date records of onsite therapists The community of St Joseph’s Primary School Boronia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. All applicants need to demonstrate a commitment to the same principles. For more information about St Joseph’s Primary School Boronia, please visit our website. Application Information All interested parties are encouraged to apply or reach out to Mr Mark Westwood to discuss the role further. Applicants must have: VIT registration (Please include copy of current VIT Registration Card) Two professional referees Please submit a cover letter addressed to Mr Mark Westwood, current CV/resume and names of 2 referees including your most recent Principal. Please submit your application through the "Apply for Job" button. #J-18808-Ljbffr