Leader of Diverse Learning

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027 Application Closing Date: Friday, 9 October 2026 Employment Type: Full-Time , Permanent

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) , NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer , you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary ranges from $90,177 to $129,536

an additional coordinator allowance on top of your base salary

salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually

up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students

ongoing training and development opportunities

access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products

generous Employee Referral Program

a wide range of further rewards and benefits .

About Our School

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer is the only 7-12 Girls Secondary College in the Sutherland Shire. Our modern campus overlooks Burraneer Bay and the Royal National Park, providing a tranquil backdrop for learning in a vibrant educational and faith community. We require a permanent full time Leader of Diverse Learning (2pt) commencing 28 January 2027.

About You

As a Leader of Diverse Learning , you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. The position is a 2-point promotional role, temporary for up to 3 years, however your teaching position will be full-time and permanent. To excel in this role you will:

lead and manage the Diverse Learning faculty

foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, engaging with current theory and research in diverse learning and inclusive education

work closely with staff, students, parents and external partners to improve student learning outcomes

assist with the identification of students with special educational needs, consult and collaborate with parents, colleagues, SCS personnel and external providers, and facilitate referral and assessment procedures

monitor intervention, teach students, and assist teachers with curriculum differentiation

employ a data-informed approach to setting challenging learning objectives and providing constructive feedback. Collaborate with class teachers and other relevant people to assist in the design, implementation, monitoring and review of adjustments, as documented in the Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs)

contribute to the provision of staff professional development and parent education programs

liaise with relevant schools particularly in relation to transition periods

manage the preparation of documentation required under legislation in line with privacy, confidentiality, and disability obligations, for example, pre-enrolment documentation, and assist in the preparation of submissions for the National Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)

manage HSC provisions

bring a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation.

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application, including:

current CV and cover letter

academic transcripts and statement of previous service

two referees, including your current employer/principal.

For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC) This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.