Inclusive Education Coordinator

Inclusive Education Coordinator - Southport Flexible School

• Continuing, Full-Time

• Start date to be negotiated as soon as possible with successful candidate

• Salary: $86,600 - $126,795 Per annum

• Allowance: Tier 2 $13,026 Per annum

ABOUT US
Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,500 young people in 21 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 9 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 800 staff nationally. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a
Common Ground
using
Operation by Principles
, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded. Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Middle Leader - Inclusive Education Coordinator is responsible for leading the school's operational and strategic approach to Inclusive Education and acts under the direction of Head of Campus.

The role of the Middle Leader - Inclusive Education Coordinator is pivotal in fostering an environment that prioritizes the personalised learning of young people within the Southport Flexible School. This position is integral to the school's operational approach to young people's education and wellbeing, ensuring a supportive and nurturing learning environment.

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ABOUT YOU

• Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition.

• Current and valid Blue Card or the ability to obtain.

• Current and valid Queensland Driver's Licence

• Proven senior leadership experience, both strategic and operational, characterised by strong organisational, administrative, communication, and leadership skills, particularly in relation to areas outlined in this position.

• Able to demonstrate the high-level communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills necessary to be successful in a complex and layered organisational structure.

• Appropriate qualifications in social work, psychology or other young people mental health type qualifications, and relevant professional experience, preferably in a flexible school's environment.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Edmund Rice Charism

• Learn how to do school differently

• 12.75% Superannuation contribution

• Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a

• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment

• Induction, wellbeing and ongoing professional development

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

HOW TO APPLY (Please upload documents in PDF format)

To apply for a position, please complete the application form below. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Brooke Taylor, Head of Campus, Southport Flexible School, on or via email  

APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AND SHORTLISTED ON RECEIPT

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working with Children Check.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.