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Lead with Purpose – Leader of Learning: Learning Support (Permanent Full-Time, 2026) St Francis Xavier's College, Hamilton
St Francis Xavier’s College, Hamilton, is seeking a passionate and visionary Leader of Learning – Learning Support to join our dedicated team in 2026. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a thriving educational community that is growing and evolving, with a full transition to a Years 7–12 structure by 2027.
Our college is a vibrant, co-educational environment that nurtures young minds across Years 7, 8, 11, and 12. We are committed to creating a contemporary and inclusive space that celebrates diversity and supports the holistic development of every student – mind, body, and spirit. Our approach to education is grounded in a deep sense of care, community, and faith, empowering students to grow into confident, socially responsible individuals.
At St Francis Xavier’s, our educators are united by a shared vision of excellence in teaching and learning. We value innovation, collaboration, and a strong commitment to student success. Our team brings expertise in delivering Stage 6 courses and the Higher School Certificate, while embracing the evolving curriculum of Stages 4 and 5. We believe in the power of positive relationships and model faith in action every day.
If you are an inspiring educator with a heart for inclusive learning and a drive to lead in a dynamic and supportive environment, we invite you to be part of our journey.
The Leader of Learning Support / Learning Support Coordinator (K-6/7-12) in a Catholic school has a unique role to play and is assigned with the task of ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live a purposeful life. Examples of responsibilities of the Learning Support Teacher include, but are not limited to, the following:
supervise the work of personnel in the Learning Support faculty/team.
assist with the identification of students with special educational needs, consult and collaborate with parents, colleagues, CSO personnel and external providers, and facilitate referral and assessment procedures with Catholic Schools Office Student Support staff.
deliver intervention, teach students, and assist teachers with curriculum differentiation.
Oversee the design, implementation, and monitoring and review of adjustments, as documented in the Personalised Plan (PP) or Learner Profile (LP), collaborating with class teachers and other relevant personnel.
work collaboratively with other teachers/educators to ensure that the adjustments developed to support students with disabilities are aligned to school curriculum plans.
contribute to the provision of staff professional development and parent education programs.
liaise with relevant schools particularly in relation to transition periods.
coordinate the preparation of documentation required under legislation in line with privacy, confidentiality, and disability obligations, for example, pre-enrolment / transition documentation, submissions for increased support, etc.
ensure the collection of evidence to support inclusion in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD).
support the development of inclusive learning environments.
manage programs and processes to support students with disability.
build capacity of teachers and other school staff in the area of Special Education
Desired Skills and Experience
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools.
Proven successful experience working with students (K-6/7-12) with all categories of disability: physical, cognitive, sensory, social/emotional.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school staff, CSO staff, and external stakeholders in order to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes for students.
Experience in the delivery of professional learning for staff and parents.
Demonstrated ability to lead a team and manage programs.
Demonstrated ability to effectively gather and utilise assessment data, and other relevant student data, to determine the adjustments required for individual students and groups of students.
Demonstrated ability to collaboratively prepare Personalised Plans and Learner Profiles for students with disability, interpreting and responding to specialist reports.
Experience in supporting student enrolment and transitions.
Detailed working knowledge of Disability legislation and the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data.
Evidence of excellent organisational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
Qualifications/Accreditations
Qualifications as a four-year trained teacher.
Postgraduate qualifications in Special Education and/or extensive special education experience.
Active NESA Accreditation.
Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number.
Completion of anaphylaxis training.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.
Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Training and staff development programs
Paid parental leave for eligible employees
Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Greg Ptolemy, Principal on Tel: (02) 4961 2863 or via email: greg.ptolemy@mn.catholic.edu.au
TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND
Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Applications close: Sunday 8th June 2025 at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
