Head of Individual Needs
- Lead and develop Individual Needs programs for students from Prep to Year 9.
- Mentor and inspire a team of educators and support staff.
- Build partnerships with families, teachers, and specialists.
Job Description
Head of Individual Needs (Prep to Year 9)
Wesley College Melbourne | Elsternwick campus
Help every child belong, learn and thrive, from their very first year.
Wesley College is seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking leader to guide our Individual Needs programs from Prep to Year 9.
About the role
As Head of Individual Needs, you will lead and develop the programs that support, include and empower our youngest learners. You will:
- Set the strategic direction for student support, integration and access from ECLC to Year 9
- Lead, mentor and inspire a team of dedicated educators and support staff
- Teach in the Individual Needs Primary Program, staying connected to students and classroom learning
- Build strong partnerships with families, teachers and specialists
- Champion the College's Vision and Values, including our belief that every student can achieve
This is a fixed-term position for six months (Terms 1 and 2), commencing 21 January 2027. Qualifications in Inclusive Education or Learning Support are a requirement and the role is 0.8 to 1.0 FTE, depending on the preference of the successful candidate. There will be a combination of teaching in the Primary years and a time allowance for the Position of Responsibility.
Why Wesley?
Founded in 1866 and proudly part of the Uniting Church, Wesley is one of Australia's most respected co-educational independent schools. Across our three Melbourne campuses (St Kilda Road, Glen Waverley and Elsternwick), students enjoy a rich learning environment that extends well beyond the classroom, including outdoor education at Chum Creek, Mallana and Lochend, and our Year 9 residential campus at Clunes.
You will join a community that values innovation, wellbeing and high expectations for every learner, with the chance to make a lasting difference to a child's educational journey.
About you
You will be an engaging, innovative leader with a deep commitment to inclusive education and the experience to turn that commitment into everyday practice. You will bring:
- Experience in learning support, inclusion or student wellbeing, ideally in a leadership capacity
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, relational approach
How to apply
For more information, contact people.services@wesleycollege.edu.au.
Applications close at 5:00pm on 12 November 2026. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews may begin before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply early.
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