{"id":3514619,"url":"https://alion.io/job/education-learning-support-team-leader","title":"Learning Support Team Leader","company":{"id":1771508,"name":"Education","domain":"education.vic.gov.au","url":"https://alion.io/company/education-vic-gov-au","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":null,"truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"lead","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Ballarat, Australia"],"countries":["AU"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":59000,"max_usd":116000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":44},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-30T07:10:00Z","employer_posted_date":null,"last_verified_at":"2026-10-30T07:10:00Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":null,"days_open":5,"trust":{"level":"not_scored","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":5},"description":"Selection Criteria\nDemonstrated capacity to lead and coordinate a team of Education Support staff, including allocating work and managing timetables.\nDemonstrated understanding of strategies and adjustments that support students with disability and additional learning needs.\nHighly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with students, families, staff and external providers.\nHighly developed organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain confidential records.\nDemonstrated commitment to child safety, inclusive practice, confidentiality and professional boundaries.\n\nRole\nThe Learning Support Team Leader coordinates the day-to-day delivery of learning support for students with additional learning and support needs in Years 8 to 12. The position provides leadership and practical guidance to Learning Support Education Support staff and supports students¿ access, participation and engagement in learning.\nThe Learning Support Team Leader works closely with the Disability Inclusion Coordinator, who leads equivalent coordination for Year 7, as well as the Leading Teacher- Inclusive Practice, teachers, year-level leaders and the Wellbeing Team to ensure consistent, coordinated support across the College.\n\nResponsibilities\nStaff leadership and coordination\nCoordinate the day-to-day work of Learning Support Education Support staff, providing direction, practical guidance and support, and communicating relevant information, procedures and priorities.\nDevelop and manage staff timetables and allocations, including daily changes and staffing for excursions, camps, assessments and examinations.\nSupport the induction of new Learning Support staff, and identify staff training needs.\nGuide Learning Support staff to ensure documentation of accurate, timely and confidential records of Learning Support activities and student plans.\nCollaborate with the Leading Teacher - Inclusive Practice, teachers and school leaders to promote an inclusive school culture.\nStudent supports\nAct as a key contact for the daily support of students accessing Learning Support. Support students with daily routines and transitions, and assist them to access appropriate support when difficulties arise.\nProvide practical advice to Learning Support staff and share information with teachers about students¿ strengths, support needs and agreed adjustments.\nAssist students to access suitable learning activities when temporarily unable to attend class, in consultation with the relevant teacher or school leader.\nWork with year-level leaders to monitor student attendance and engagement and assist with agreed support strategies.\nWork with the Disability Inclusion Coordinator to support continuity of information and adjustments as students transition through the Disability Inclusion process.\nCoordinate Student Support Group (SSG) processes, in collaboration with key contact staff and administrative staff.\nSupport student and family participation in planning and communicate their perspectives to relevant staff.\nCollaborate with school leaders, teachers and the Wellbeing Team to support the development and implementation of individualised plans, including Behaviour Support Plans, Safety Plans, Risk Management Plans and modified timetables.\nAttend relevant year-level and inclusion meetings and contribute to class placement and transition planning.\nCoordinate practical arrangements for approved external therapists and service providers, under the direction of the Wellbeing Manager.\nStudent planning and coordination\nCoordinate Student Support Group (SSG) processes, in collaboration with key contact staff and administrative staff.\nSupport student and family participation in planning and communicate their perspectives to relevant staff.\nCollaborate with school leaders, teachers and the Wellbeing Team to support the development and implementation of individualised plans, including Behaviour Support Plans, Safety Plans, Risk Management Plans and modified timetables.\nAttend relevant year-level and inclusion meetings and contribute to class placement and transition planning.\nCoordinate practical arrangements for approved external therapists and service providers, under the direction of the Wellbeing Manager.\nOther Duties\nAssist with the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD), including compiling information and organising evidence under the guidance of the Inclusion Team.\nCoordinate the Learning Support space, including lockers, equipment and resources.\nParticipate in relevant meetings, professional learning and College activities.\nPerform other duties consistent with the position as directed by the Principal or delegate.\n\nWho May Apply\nIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.\n\nDiversity and Inclusion\nThe department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).\n\nAdditional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]\nApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.\n\nChild Safe Standards\nVictorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:\n https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy\n\nDE Values\nThe department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:\n https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview\n\nConditions of Employment\nAll staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.\nAppointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.\nA probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.\nDetailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal\n\nLocation Profile\nMount Rowan Secondary College is a vibrant and growing Years 7-12 government secondary school in Ballarat, with a strong culture of high expectations, inclusion and care for every student. We provide a broad range of academic, vocational and applied learning pathways, ensuring every student is supported to achieve success and pursue their aspirations.\nOur motto, \"Together we grow and achieve,\" reflects our belief that the strongest outcomes are achieved through genuine partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community. This is underpinned by our school values of Pride, Respect and Excellence through Effort, which shape the way we learn, work and interact every day.\nAt Mount Rowan Secondary College, we are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-informed teaching and learning. Our whole-school instructional model, consistent teaching practices and collaborative professional culture support staff to continually refine their practice and maximise student learning growth. Professional learning, instructional coaching and leadership development are central to our commitment to continuous improvement.\nStudent wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We offer comprehensive wellbeing, engagement and inclusion programs that ensure every student feels safe, connected and supported to thrive both academically and personally.\nBeyond the classroom, students are encouraged to participate in an extensive range of extracurricular opportunities including performing arts, music, sport, camps, student leadership, community partnerships and enrichment programs that foster confidence, belonging and personal growth.\nMount Rowan Secondary College also benefits from modern learning environments and outstanding facilities that support innovative teaching, collaboration and student engagement.\nWe are proud of the positive culture we have built for both students and staff. 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