Learning Enhancement Coordinator

Heathdale Christian College is a thriving Biblical learning community committed to empowering both staff and students to develop their unique God-given potential. About the Culture and Team: At Heathdale, we cherish the shared trust that has been built within our growing community through 40-plus years of glorifying God in our work. Providing staff freedom to live out their Christian faith is central to the health of our thriving community, and we seek to ensure that our staff feel cared for, supported, and secure in this Christ-centred environment. Every day, we strive to see our students and community flourish in their God-given potential. Committing to personal growth, investing in others, and seeking ways to collaborate, improve, innovate, and implement changes that benefit the mission of the College – ultimately, growing together as we fulfill God’s call for our careers. As devoted followers of Jesus, the statement ‘To God be the glory’ is not just a phrase, but a reflection of our staff’s hearts as they strive to serve God through their daily work. The Position: Due to the continued growth of the College, we are seeking a Learning Enhancement Coordinator to work across our Melton campus. This position oversees the Prep to Year 12 programs. The Learning Enhancement Coordinator – gives guidance to the Learning Enhancement team in providing expertise to teaching staff, to enable them to support and extend student learning. In concert with the campus learning and teaching team, the Learning Enhancement Coordinator is expected to support the development of inclusive pedagogy with classroom teachers. The Learning Enhancement Coordinator – gives guidance to the Learning Enhancement team in providing expertise to teaching staff, to enable them to support and extend student learning. This position will include a position of responsibility, involves a .5 FTE allocation of teaching small group instruction throughout the school, and a .5 FTE allocation for the administrative and leadership requirements of the role, and a position of responsibility allowance. Learning Enhancement Coordinator, and a monetary allowance. The Person: Education and Experience: The Campus Learning Enhancement Coordinator will:

• Be a skilled educator within the teaching profession with a Minimum Degree in Education with specialised experience working with students with additional needs.
• Have a qualification in Special Education.
• Ideally have experience or qualifications in leadership. Have appropriate leadership qualifications and/or experience: Special Education Degree
• Have a demonstrated commitment to the Lordship of Christ in all areas of their life.
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the achievement of the College’s mission
• and educational direction.
• Have extensive experience in, and a deep understanding of current educational support programs, trends, practices, and policies.
• The ability to build the capacity of their team members and for to creating a positive, healthy, Christ Centered culture within the team.
• Be committed to the development and empowerment of the staff.
• Have a strong organisational skillset.
• Be able to be an effective team member.
• Work with a small group teaching with students with special needs

Professional Attributes:

• Actively contributes to Heathdale Christian College’s team culture by the means of displaying humility, a desire for excellence, a strong sense of self-awareness, and collaboration.
• Demonstrate a high level of communication, professional, and interpersonal skills when relating to teachers, students, parents, and colleagues.
• Participate in the understanding of the College’s Christian philosophy of education and its practical outworking through the professional development of staff.

For more information, please access the detailed Position Description. Benefits of working with us:

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development
• Make a positive impact in students learning journey
• Make an active lead whilst collaborating in a dynamic and support team

How To Apply: If you have the relevant skills, abilities, and qualifications, please click Apply and submit your application. If you have any further questions, please contact People & Development via email recruitment@heathdale.vic.edu.au.

• Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
• Interviews may commence prior to the closing date.
• Applications close: 9th January 2024.

The College has a zero tolerance of child abuse. We have established a series of Policies, Procedures and a Code of Conduct for all employees, volunteers and contractors working with our students. This is aimed to protect children from abuse and embed a culture of child safety in the school environment.