Acting Head of Cultural Inclusion

7 days ago

Broadmeadows, Australia Penola Catholic College Full time

Real Life Learning
- A welcoming and supportive working environment
- Opportunity to make a real difference in the development and lives of students

Penola Catholic College is excited to offer a fantastic leadership opportunity for a passionate and engaging Acting Head Cultural Inclusion to join our innovative and contemporary teaching environment.

Penola Catholic College acknowledges that we have students that have English as an Additional Language (EAL), are from a refugee background or are indigenous (that is identify or are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent). To meet their individual needs, curriculum programs need to create a positive learning environment as these students often experience significant disruption to their schooling. The College has in place a number of strategies to support and enhance their learning, in particular their literacy. These students also require case management and significant holistic support for their needs due to the impacts of their experiences and other external factors.

The Acting Head of Cultural Inclusion is responsible for coordinating the EAL programme in the College across all year levels, 7-12. In broad terms, the role encompasses the areas of curriculum development, programme administration, compliance reporting, and student well-being. They are also responsible for refugee students and students who identify themselves as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The Head of Cultural Inclusion will work closely with the Learning Diversity Leaders to ensure that refugee, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and other culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) students are supported within the classroom.

**About You**

To be successful you will be able to demonstrate and model contemporary teaching practice: understanding how students ‘learn best’ and have a demonstrated knowledge of the Australian curriculum frameworks. You will also be registered or have the ability to be registered with VIT.

You will also have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children.

**Why Work With Us**

**We will provide you with**:

- **A welcoming and supportive working environment**
- Opportunities for professional development
- An opportunity to make a real difference in the development and lives of students

To view the Position Description, go to the Penola website then click on Employment.

**_Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 14 September 2025. _**

**About Penola Catholic College**

Penola Catholic College is a co-educational college for students from years 7-12 with two campuses in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne. College campuses are situated in Glenroy, which caters for years 7 and 8, and the senior campus in Broadmeadows that features years 9 to 12 and a total college enrolment of approximately 1,400 students.

We provide students with real life learning opportunities and experiences that will prepare them for the “business of living”.

**How to Apply**

Applications should be addressed to the Principal and submitted by clicking on Apply.
- Cover letter and
- Resume

Penola Catholic College is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

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