Targeted Programs and Interventions Coordinator – Position of Leadership (POL)

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Role Description/Criteria

Lead, inspire and foster belonging in a values-driven school community. Sacred Heart College, Geelong is a proud, dynamic, and high‑performing Catholic school community with strong traditions, a rich history, and a deep sense of welcome. Grounded in the Mercy values of compassion, justice, respect, hospitality, service, and courage, we are committed to educating girls in the Mercy tradition to make a difference in our changing world.

The Position

We are seeking an experienced and passionate leader to join the college as a Targeted Programs and Interventions Coordinator – a dynamic, dual‑role position designed to support, empower and enable all students to flourish in an inclusive, engaging and mutually respectful environment. This is a unique opportunity that combines meaningful leadership responsibility with a continued classroom presence, allowing the successful candidate to lead systemic change while remaining connected to the students at the heart of that work.

Role Structure

The position offers a blended load across leadership and teaching, with the overall FTE tailored to the successful candidate's preference.

  • 2026 – Position of Leadership (POL): 0.33 FTE – 12 periods per week; Inclusion and/or Intervention teaching load: 0.47–0.67 FTE; Total: 0.8–1.0 FTE (tailored to the successful candidate's preference)
  • 2027–2028 – Position of Leadership (POL): 0.65 FTE – 24 periods per week; Inclusion and/or Intervention teaching load: 0.15–0.35 FTE; Total: 0.8–1.0 FTE (tailored to the successful candidate's preference)

A POL allowance of $9,629 per annum applies to this position.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Tertiary qualifications in Education with evidence of continuous formal learning in a relevant field.
  • Accreditation to Teach RE or Lead in a Catholic School, working towards attainment or preparedness to commence working towards attainment.
  • Experience coordinating inclusion practices in an education setting.
  • Experience in delivering targeted professional learning.
  • Sound knowledge of the Universal Design for Learning Framework.
  • Highly developed understanding of sustainable positive education practices.
  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively lead teams to delivery of outcomes.

Desirable

  • Experience managing projects and resources.
  • Understanding of Mercy traditions, and capacity to positively advance the mission and Mercy values.

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Company: Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
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Job Description:

Role Description/Criteria

Lead, inspire and foster belonging in a values-driven school community. Sacred Heart College, Geelong is a proud, dynamic, and high‑performing Catholic school community with strong traditions, a rich history, and a deep sense of welcome. Grounded in the Mercy values of compassion, justice, respect, hospitality, service, and courage, we are committed to educating girls in the Mercy tradition to make a difference in our changing world.

The Position

We are seeking an experienced and passionate leader to join the college as a Targeted Programs and Interventions Coordinator – a dynamic, dual‑role position designed to support, empower and enable all students to flourish in an inclusive, engaging and mutually respectful environment. This is a unique opportunity that combines meaningful leadership responsibility with a continued classroom presence, allowing the successful candidate to lead systemic change while remaining connected to the students at the heart of that work.

Role Structure

The position offers a blended load across leadership and teaching, with the overall FTE tailored to the successful candidate’s preference.

  • 2026 – Position of Leadership (POL): 0.33 FTE – 12 periods per week; Inclusion and/or Intervention teaching load: 0.47–0.67 FTE; Total: 0.8–1.0 FTE (tailored to the successful candidate’s preference)
  • 2027–2028 – Position of Leadership (POL): 0.65 FTE – 24 periods per week; Inclusion and/or Intervention teaching load: 0.15–0.35 FTE; Total: 0.8–1.0 FTE (tailored to the successful candidate’s preference)

A POL allowance of $9,629 per annum applies to this position.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Tertiary qualifications in Education with evidence of continuous formal learning in a relevant field.
  • Accreditation to Teach RE or Lead in a Catholic School, working towards attainment or preparedness to commence working towards attainment.
  • Experience coordinating inclusion practices in an education setting.
  • Experience in delivering targeted professional learning.
  • Sound knowledge of the Universal Design for Learning Framework.
  • Highly developed understanding of sustainable positive education practices.
  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively lead teams to delivery of outcomes.

Desirable

  • Experience managing projects and resources.
  • Understanding of Mercy traditions, and capacity to positively advance the mission and Mercy values.

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Posted: May 18th, 2026