<p><strong>Catholic Education Northern Territory:</strong></p> <p>Catholic Education has a network of schools in both urban centres and remote communities. For teachers there are many opportunities in the Territory. We have 18 Catholic schools in the region - five colleges, seven primary schools, one flexible learning centre&nbsp;and five remote schools.</p> <p><strong>St John's Catholic College:</strong></p> <p>St John's Catholic College Darwin is calling for applications for the position of Curriculum Leader - Inclusion Support Coordinator (Tier 2). Please note this is a three (3) year contracted position of responsibility (POR) with the POR commencing the beginning of Term 1, 2026.</p> <p><strong>College Vision:</strong></p> <p>St John’s Catholic College is a safe, connected, learning community for local, boarding and international students. We strive for excellence and ensure the holistic development of each student through a balanced approach to faith, academic, sporting and cultural activities.</p> <p><strong>Primary Objective:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>In consultation with the identified Strategic Leadership Team member, and as a member of the Teaching and Learning Team, coordinate the effective funding and delivery of the Inclusion Support programs at St John’s Catholic College, Darwin.</p> <p><strong>The duties and responsibilities of this position are in addition to the employee’s primary role and responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>Inclusion Support Coordinator Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Maintain membership and regular involvement with appropriate professional associations for networking, collegiate support and maintenance of professional standards of Inclusion Support Coordinators.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with students, parents / carers, college staff, the Catholic Education Office, the Department of Education and other relevant individuals and organisations for the appropriate provision of service for the Inclusion Support programs.</li> <li>Coordinate, develop and implement an appropriate Inclusion Support program to ensuring the approach meets the social, emotional and educational needs of students with inclusive needs.</li> <li>Coordinate and manage a team of support staff, including: Inclusion Support Administrator, School Officer: Classroom Assistants, Inclusion Support Assistants and Learning Nest Tutors to maximise student support.</li> <li>Contribute as an active member of the Teaching and Learning Team and coordinate regular Inclusion Support meetings for appropriate school-based staff.</li> <li>Manage the data collection, funding application and request for service process to maximise support for students with inclusive needs.</li> <li>Liaise with the Finance Manager, Operations Manager and Line Manager regarding the allocation and acquittal of the inclusion support budget.&nbsp;</li> <li>Coordinate and support where appropriate the Learning Nest (after school homework centre).&nbsp;</li> <li>Engage parents / guardians of students with inclusive needs in the Inclusion Support process to ensure the regular two-way communication of information to best support the educational needs of their children.</li> <li>Where requested, support the Principal in the enrolment process of students with inclusive needs.</li> <li>Provide professional learning opportunities to teaching and inclusion support staff to build capacity to better support gifted and talented students, and students with additional needs.</li> <li>Monitor, review and make recommendations regarding the Inclusion Support program at the College.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></li> <li>Any other duties as directed by the Principal.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Teaching and Other Responsibilities:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Teaching and other duties in line with a teaching staff member of the College.&nbsp;</li> <li>Any other duties as directed by the Principal.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Selection Criteria:</strong></p> <p><strong>Essential:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Refer to Classroom Teacher position description.</li> <li>Maintain a current Northern Territory Working with Children Check (Ochre Card).</li> <li>A demonstrated understanding of the ethos of a Catholic school and its mission.&nbsp;</li> <li>Level of ICT literacy to undertake the responsibilities of the position.</li> <li>Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.</li> <li>Ability to work in accordance with college, system and jurisdiction policy, processes and legislation.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Highly Desired:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Formal qualifications in the area of Inclusive / Special Education.</li> <li>Certification and/or experience in working with students from a trauma background.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li> <li>Experience coordinating, developing and implementing a collaborative approach to Education Adjustment Plans for students with a range of additional needs.</li> <li>Knowledge, understanding and capacity to manage the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) process.</li> <li>Knowledge, understanding and capacity to manage the data collection, funding application and request for service process to maximise support for students with additional needs (Catholic Education Northern Territory’s INSPIRE system).</li> <li>Experience leading and managing a team.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Learn More:</strong></p> <p>Learn more by visiting our website: <a href="https://www.stjohnsnt.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">https://www.stjohnsnt.catholic.edu.au/</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How To Apply:</strong></p> <p>St John's Catholic College is committed to a Child Safe school environment and has extensive recruitment and screening processes in place.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume including three professional referees, TRB NT Registration Certificate and copy of Ochre Card to the Principal at: <a href="mailto:principal.stjohns@nt.catholic.edu.au?subject=Curriculum%20Leader%20-%20Inclusion%20Support%20Coordinator%20%28Tier%202%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal.stjohns@nt.catholic.edu.au</a></strong></p>