Program Leader – Inclusive Education

About the role

As the Program Leader – Inclusive Education, you will be responsible for ensuring our students are learning, growing, and flourishing together, accepting the unique gift of each individual.  Inclusive Education at our college reflects our EREA Touchstones where every student has the right to be included in our College educational setting.  Working in collaboration with the Inclusive Education team and Faculty Leaders you will develop best practice in our teaching approaches to ensure genuine and valued full participation of students.

About the contract

The position is full time, fixed term, 4 years (+4)

About you

To be considered for this role you will need:

· Valid working rights within Australia.

· Be committed to the goals, ethos and mission of the College as a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice Tradition.

· Be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers.

· Professional qualifications in Education.

· Willingness to achieve Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School or Accreditation to Teach Religion in a Catholic School (Teachers of Religious Education).

· Willingness to support and participate in the prayer, liturgy and sacramental life of the Church in the school community.

· A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision and ethos of Ignatius Park College.

· Willingness to support the co-curricular program.

· Excellent classroom practitioner with extensive knowledge of boy-friendly pedagogy.

· Strong people management skills.

· Ability to manage conflict constructively and a willingness to challenge poor performance in staff.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Good administrative and organisational skills.

· Capability to inspire others to a shared vision.

About our Organisation

Ignatius Park College is an all-boys Independent Catholic secondary school located in Townsville, North Queensland catering for approximately 950 boys from Years The College is a member of the Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) network of 55 schools across Australia.  Ignatius Park College has a tradition of academic, cultural, sporting, spiritual and personal excellence by providing the highest standards of staff, facilities and opportunities for students in a caring Christian environment. Further information on the College can be found on our website:

What we offer

Ignatius Park College have access to a range of employee benefits including:

· Competitive salary structure

· % Superannuation

· Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

· Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary

· Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Leave)

· weeks paid maternity leave

· days paid paternity leave

· Discounted IPC school fees

· Wellbeing projects and recognition of loyalty and service

· Access to staff health initiatives including pool and gym access

· Staff Social Club

· Travel opportunities through our sporting tours and immersions

· Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Borrowing rights and newspaper access through our well-equipped College Resource Centre

· Leadership development opportunities

· Involvement in co-curricular activities

· Faith Formation

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online via the Ignatius Park College website

Applications must include:

· Cover letter (maximum 2 page) addressing your ability to perform the key accountabilities and meet the key requirements of the role.

· Current resume detailing qualifications, relevant work experience and 2 work related referees including phone and email contact details.

· EREA Child Safe Declaration.

· Copies of relevant qualifications, registrations and licences.

Applications close Sunday 21 September Applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment may be made prior to the advertised close date.

Note for Recruitment Agencies:  This role is being managed by Ignatius Park College and we will not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.  Ignatius Park College is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.