<p><i> Monte Sant&#39; Angelo Mercy College is an independent school for girls in years 7 - 12. Established in 1875 by the Sisters of Mercy, Monte has a proud tradition of commitment to the Catholic faith, academic achievement and cultural endeavour. Heritage buildings and landscaped grounds provide an attractive educational environment.</i></p><p><strong>HEAD OF DIVERSE LEARNING - LEARNING SUPPORT</strong></p><ul><li>Full time, permanent</li><li>Commencing Term 3 or 4, 2024 (further discussion will take place throughout the recruitment process about commencement date and flexibility is offered)</li><li>Lead, develop and implement policies, procedures and interventions supporting teaching and learning of students with diverse needs</li></ul><p>Seeking to employ an innovative <strong>Head of Diverse Learning - Learning Support</strong> to join our collaborative, friendly and supportive Learning Support team. The Head of Diverse Learning - Learning Support is an advocate for best practice for students with identified disabilities and/or additional needs in an inclusive environment.</p><p>This position will lead, develop and implement policies, procedures and interventions supporting the teaching and learning of students with diverse needs. This position will also have the responsibility to identify and monitor the progress of students with diverse needs and ensure the development of appropriate, clear and well communicated interventions, programs and Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs).</p><p>The Head of Diverse Learning - Learning Support will coordinate and lead staff in the Learning Support department and collaboratively plan and support the professional development of teachers in providing a differentiated curriculum.</p><p>The ideal candidate will have appropriate qualification/s in the field of Learning Support or Inclusive Education. This candidate will also have proven experience or demonstrated capacity in providing dynamic, effective, innovative leadership and management of Learning Support staff. </p><p>As a school community, Monte places a strong emphasis on collegiality and professional development. Monte staff embrace and celebrate the Mercy values of respect for human dignity, compassion, justice, service to others, and commitment to the poor. All staff are dedicated to preparing our students for a life of success, significance and purpose and support the belief that education should be a rich interweaving of knowledge, skills and spirituality.</p><p>Monte provides a professional working environment that reflects and celebrates diversity.</p><p>Our teaching staff are dynamic educators who share a passion for learning and continuously seek to improve their practices through collaboration and ongoing professional development.</p><p>Staff at Monte enjoy a range of benefits including:</p><p>• Dedicated staff learning and meeting areas and access to the latest technology</p><p>• Ongoing professional and pastoral development including staff conference days and workshops with leading local and international education presenters</p><p>• Staff scholarships for external academic course work</p><p>• “Monte Active” program designed to support the health and wellbeing of all staff including access to the College gym and swimming pool and a diverse range of activities offered at no cost</p><p>• Regular staff morning teas and social opportunities</p><p>• Staff choir</p><p>Successful applicants must be willing to support the Catholic ethos of the College. </p><p>For more information and to apply, please visit the Monte website and click on <strong>About Monte</strong> then <strong>&#39;Working at Monte&#39;</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.monte.nsw.edu.au/about-monte/working-at-monte/" rel="nofollow">https://www.monte.nsw.edu.au/about-monte/working-at-monte/</a> </p><p><strong>Applications close 15 August 2024</strong></p><p><i>Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to provide a current Working with Children Check number. </i></p>