Student Support Leader

Mount Carmel College is an Early Learning Centre -Year 10 Catholic College in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity and has vacancies for suitably qualified people who are able to accept and support the ethos of the College:

Student Support Leader (ELC - Year 10)

0.8 - 1.0 FTE (to be negotiated with successful candidate)

Ongoing Position with start date of 19 October 2026.

For the full job package and to download an Application Package, please visit www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au/employment

Applications will only be considered if an Application Form, Pre-Employment Check, resume and covering letter are included. Please send applications to Megan Richardson, Principal, via email: ••••@mountcarmel.tas.edu.au

Applications close: Thursday 20 August 2026 at 9.00am.

The Student Support Leader is responsible for ensuring all students have equity of opportunity to access the curriculum and to ensure that all students are supported to achieve their full capability:  

• Support teachers and support staff to provide adjusted and differentiated curriculum for students with  additional learning needs. 

• To fulfill any external accountability responsibilities. 

The Student Support Leader is required to assist with the identification, assessment and management of  students outlined within this document and to provide support for students and staff. 

The Student Support Leader manages the Student Support Unit and staff, working in close collaboration with the following  personnel: Student Support Coordinators, Heads of Departments, Teacher Assistants, Numeracy and Literacy Lead Teacher, Extended Learning Key Teachers, and Key Teachers for First Nation students.

Qualifications and Registrations:

Essential:

• Qualified teacher with Full Registration in Tasmania or or the ability to gain Full Registration within an agreed time-frame.

• Successful attainment of Accreditation to teach in a Catholic School; or the willingness to work towards the successful attainment thereof.

• Current Motor Vehicle Licence.

• Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration.

Desirable 

• Post-graduate qualification in Learning Support or equivalent and/ or willingness to work towards

• Demonstrated/proven capacity to model best practice in special education.