Associate Director Inclusive Education

Overview

At Penrhos, we believe learning is a bold adventure. We are seeking an inspiring Associate Director of Inclusive Education to join our Academic Leadership Team and play a key role in shaping inclusive practices, student achievement and staff development across the College.

This maximum-term appointment commences in 2026 and is offered as a full-time (1.0 FTE) role, with a 0.2 FTE teaching load.

Your Role in the Adventure:

- EMBRACE – Build strong relationships with students, families and staff to support personalised learning pathways.
- CREATE – Lead innovative approaches to curriculum differentiation, enrichment and extension programs.
- SOAR – Foster collaboration and professional growth to enhance inclusive and high-impact teaching practices.
- BLAZE – Champion diversity, equity and access, ensuring compliance and best practice in learning support.
- IMPACT – Empower students to reach their potential through tailored support, challenge and enrichment opportunities.

What You Bring

- A Bachelor of Education or a Graduate Diploma in Education and/or another relevant degree.
- Current TRBWA registration and WWC
- Demonstrated leadership in learning enhancement, enrichment, or inclusive education
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based practice in differentiation and intervention strategies
- Proven ability to use data to identify needs, inform planning and measure outcomes
- Commitment to Penrhos College values and to creating a safe, inclusive learning environment

Essential criteria

- Proven leadership in Inclusive Education (LE, G&T, EAL/D) across K–12.
- Strong knowledge of disability, neurodiversity, giftedness, and cultural/linguistic diversity.
- Demonstrated experience in compliance and legal requirements (NCCD, adjustments, SCSA).
- Ability and willingness to uphold and role model the College Values of Respect, Empathy, Integrity, Knowledge, Growth and Synergy
- Ability to lead, mentor, and build capacity in teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with parents, staff, and students.
- Commitment to innovative practice and evidence-informed approaches.

Additional details

The following essential criteria must be addressed in your cover letter:

- How you demonstrate leadership in Inclusive Education (LE, G&T, EAL/D) across K–12.
- Knowledge of disability, neurodiversity, giftedness, and cultural/linguistic diversity.
- Experience in compliance and legal requirements (NCCD, adjustments, SCSA).
- Commitment to upholding the College Values and to safe, inclusive learning environments.

Why Join Penrhos?

- Competitive salary and generous leave provisions, including Wellness Days and Boarders’ Long Weekends
- Best-practice ICT resources and state-of-the-art facilities
- Significant professional learning opportunities
- Free onsite parking, flu vaccinations, and staff tuition discounts (where applicable)

Applications close: 8.00am, Friday 26 September 2025. Interviews may commence prior.

Safety and compliance

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing: All children and young people who come to Penrhos College have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, and to acting in students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm. We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm and are committed to complying with all relevant child protection laws and regulations.

Each member of the College community has a responsibility to understand the importance of wellbeing and safety in all decisions.

Only persons with unlimited rights to work in Australia need apply.

No agency calls please. Applications will not be accepted through recruitment agencies for this role.

Disclaimer: Penrhos reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.

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