Senior Inclusive Education Coordinator • 0 of 15 filled

Seventh-day Adventist Schools (NNSW) Limited is seeking a full-time Senior School Inclusive Education Coordinator, supporting students with disability and additional learning needs, guide inclusive teaching practices and coordinate programs that strengthen curriculum access and participation. This is a full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Macquarie College (MC) is a Preschool to Year 12 independent school owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Located on the border of Wallsend and Elermore Vale in Newcastle, the College has a history of providing quality Christian education for over 120 years.

Grounded in its Adventist mission, MC provides opportunities for students to know Christ, develop their full potential and cultivate a love of learning.

Reporting to the Assistant Head of Senior School – Academics, you will lead inclusive education practices supporting students with disability and additional learning needs. You will coordinate Individual Plans, targeted interventions, classroom adjustments and assessment provisions, working closely with students, families, teachers and external specialists.

You will guide MC Learn teachers and Learning Assistants, oversee staffing deployment and departmental resources, and lead Senior School NCCD evidence and reporting processes. Through staff professional learning and collaboration with Junior School colleagues, you will strengthen consistent inclusive practices across the College.

This leadership role offers an opportunity to help students access learning, participate meaningfully and develop independence within a supportive Christian community.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• An active Christian faith and commitment to Adventist Education and the Church’s Statements of Belief.
• Relevant teaching qualifications, current NESA accreditation and inclusive education expertise.
• Knowledge of reasonable adjustments, Individual Plans, NCCD and the Disability Standards for Education.
• Leadership skills in staff supervision, professional learning and resource coordination.
• Ability to evaluate interventions and support secondary assessment provisions.
• Constructive partnerships with students, families, colleagues and specialists.
• Committed to child safety by providing a safe culture, safe operations and a safe environment. Only applicants with a Working With Children Check (WWCC) will be considered for this role.
• Legally able to work in Australia. This position is not linked to a sponsorship visa and applicants who cannot confirm to be legally able to work in Australia will not be considered.

Macquarie College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, as outlined in the Child Protection Policy. MC Policies Guidelines

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

Expressions of interest

Please send applications to HR Manager Mr Jamie Roan at [email protected].

Include a supporting statement addressing the responsibilities and requirements in the position description, a CV outlining qualifications and experience, and contact details for three referees.

Salary Range

Salary will be in accordance with the applicable Teachers Enterprise Agreement and the Coordinator Positions Policy.