Senior School Diverse Learning Coordinator
- Lead inclusive education in a values-driven girls’ school.
- Shape impactful learning for students with diverse needs.
- Collaborate with passionate educators in a supportive environment.
Welcome to the community of Abbotsleigh. Abbotsleigh is a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican day and Boarding school for girls located on the upper north shore in Wahroonga. Abbotsleigh girls love to learn and lead and are empowered to be independent, collaborative and courageous trailblazers who make a positive impact on our world today and tomorrow.
‘With education, women can do, or be, anything.’ (Miss Betty Archdale, 6th Headmistress 1958 – 1970)
Start Term 1 2026 | Permanent Full-time | Reports to Head of Library and Learning Enrichment| Leadership level 1
Empowering girls through inclusive education and lifelong learning, Abbotsleigh is seeking a passionate and experienced Diverse Learning Coordinator to join our vibrant learning community from the beginning of 2026.
This full-time teaching and leadership role offers the opportunity to shape inclusive, high-impact learning environments that support students with diverse learning needs. You will lead the implementation of evidence-based support strategies, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with national and state requirements, including NCCD and NESA disability provisions.
About the Role
The successful applicant will demonstrate knowledge, competence, and confidence in:
- Leading the school’s NCCD processes, including data collection, staff training, and compliance reporting
- Managing NESA documentation for disability provisions with accuracy and timeliness
- Designing inclusive, engaging lessons that support diverse learning needs, with a focus on how girls learn best
- Developing and implementing personalised learning plans and differentiated strategies across year levels
- Supporting students in building confidence, independence, and academic resilience
- Mentoring classroom teachers in inclusive practices and adjustments
- Contributing to curriculum development and departmental planning within the Learning Enrichment team
- Engaging in pastoral care and supporting student wellbeing through academic care
- Participating in whole-school initiatives, co-curricular programs, and community events
Qualifications
- Relevant teaching qualifications and current NESA accreditation.
- Demonstrated expertise in inclusive education and learning support.
- Strong understanding of curriculum differentiation and evidence-based pedagogy.
- Experience with NCCD and disability provisions processes.
- Excellent communication, mentoring, and organisational skills.
- A collaborative, reflective approach to teaching and learning.
Why work at Abbotsleigh
- Work in a school where students are curious, motivated, and love to learn
- Be part of a collegial community where staff support and encourage one another
- Access generous professional learning and career development opportunities
- Teach in state-of-the-art facilities with cutting-edge technology and resources
- Enjoy on-site parking, staff wellbeing initiatives, and student discounts
- Above award salary rates, 80-minute classes and low face-to-face teaching loads
Abbotsleigh's Commitment to Child Protection
Abbotsleigh is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of all children and young people at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Abbotsleigh have a right to feel and be safe.
All successful applicants will undergo employment screening through the Office of the Children’s Guardian and must hold a current Working with Children Check.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV, cover letter, and contact details of two referees via the link. Applications close 5 November 2025.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and early engagement may occur before the closing date. All applications will be screened for AI-generated content. Submissions identified as primarily AI-generated may be subject to additional verification or disqualification.
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