Park Ridge State High School is seeking an experienced and strategic educational leader to take on the role of Head of Department – Inclusion within our large and diverse school community. This pivotal leadership position focuses on strengthening inclusive practices and ensuring all students are supported to achieve successful learning outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and embed whole-school inclusive teaching practices and differentiation strategies
* Oversee and strengthen Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention frameworks and case management processes
* Build staff capability in delivering reasonable adjustments and meeting legislative requirements
* Provide strategic leadership to ensure alignment between inclusion, engagement, and behaviour frameworks
* Collaborate with leadership and teaching teams to respond to the diverse learning needs across the school
* Support consistent, evidence-based approaches to inclusion that improve student outcomes
Skills and ExperienceMust Have
* Demonstrated leadership experience in inclusive education or student support
* Robust knowledge of inclusive practices, differentiation, and intervention frameworks
* Understanding of legislative requirements, including DDA obligations
* Proven ability to lead, coach, and build capacity in staff
* Excellent communication, organisation, and problem‐solving skills
* Experience managing complex case loads and working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
Nice to Have
* Experience in large or high‐complexity school environments
* Background working with EAL/D learners and diverse student cohorts
* Experience aligning inclusion with behaviour and engagement frameworks
* Familiarity with system‐level processes such as staffing allocation or review frameworks
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
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