Head of education

The Position

Scotch College has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Head of Inclusive Education (Years 6 to 12) to lead our exceptional team in providing best practice inclusive services to students in our Middle and Senior Schools. As the Head of Inclusive Education (Years 6 to12), you will be a key leader at our College, and will play a crucial role in ensuring every student at Scotch can thrive academically and socially.

Your role will involve overseeing academic support and inclusion services for students across Middle and Senior Schools whilst liaising extensively with our Junior School Inclusion team. Collaborating with all relevant stakeholders, the role necessitates both outstanding communication skills, and an empathetic and patient leadership style.

You will contribute to the College’s strategic priorities, developing a longer term vision that ensures an optimal level of academic support and care for our students.

The successful candidate will be an exceptional individual, a leader in this field and demonstrate the following:

• Appropriate educational qualifications with a Master of Education and/or further training to support students with learning difficulties and learning disabilities highly desirable.
• Proven experience and success in leading a team of educators in an inclusive educational context.
• Proven ability to use appropriate data to successfully implement strategies to assist students to achieve academic success.
• Demonstrated use and awareness of the potential for Integrated Learning Technology to improve teaching, learning and assessment outcomes for all students.
• Clear understanding of relevant legislation and experience of managing disability application/funding processes.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and facilitation skills with the ability to develop and maintain constructive working relationships with all stakeholders including school leaders, teachers, education assistants, school psychologists and relevant external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to embrace Scotch College Values of Service, Integrity & Stewardship underpinned by the values of the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA); in particular the UCA Charter of Education.

This is a full-time ongoing position commencing in Term 3, 2024.

Our employee value proposition highlights our commitment to our staff though our sense of community and our workplace culture, environment, benefits, and opportunities. Our staff also enjoy:

• a supportive team environment
• excellent resources
• career enhancing professional development
• opportunities for innovation

About Scotch

Scotch College Western Australia is one of Australia’s leading independent schools, with a 125-year-old history of academic excellence. Nestled in leafy Swanbourne on 22 spacious hectares, the College caters for 1500 students in Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, including over 120 boarders from across the world.

We are an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that offers a learning programme based on the Western Australian and Australian Curriculum and a choice in Years 11 & 12 of three pathways: WACE, VET or IB Diploma.

Scotch College weaves longstanding traditions and Christian values with contemporary education to foster global citizens. We are well-known for our incredible breadth of education and our supportive community.

We believe in lifelong learning and offer all staff boundless opportunities to build new skills and develop their career. Each day at work, you will access advanced technologies, work within state-of-the-art facilities, and collaborate with staff who are leaders in their areas of expertise.

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Application Information

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and registration with the Teacher Registration Board of WA (TRBWA).

Scotch College takes child protection seriously. All candidates for roles at Scotch College are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of the recruitment process.

Applications should be submitted via SEEK website, including a cover letter addressed to the Headmaster and your current resume. Cover letters should be a maximum of two pages addressing why you would be the ideal candidate for this position. Further information and a detailed job description can be found on the Scotch College website:

Closing Date:

9am Monday, 27 May 2024

Enquiries regarding application process:

Lil Watt

Senior People & Culture Business Partner

Tel: 9460 6935 Email:

Enquiries regarding expectations and conditions of the position:

Richard Spence

Director of Teaching and Learning

Tel: 9383 6000 Email: