Inclusive Educator (The City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters)

Department for Education Job reference: 845872 Location: 5070
- FELIXSTOW Job status: Short Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Why work with us Every child and young person deserves a great education. We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing. Together we will make our education system the best it can be. When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state. About The Role Consultancy, coaching, capability building and cultural responsiveness underpin Inclusive Educator work. Inclusive Educators provide proactive, targeted and intensive services to preschools and schools to support children and young people with additional needs, including disability, sensory impairment, developmental delay, complex health needs, communication difficulties, learning difficulties, disengagement or non-attendance, and unsafe and/or unproductive behaviours. They work collaboratively with educators, leaders and families to establish optimal learning environments, strengthen differentiated and evidence-based teaching practices, and implement appropriate supports and adjustments that enable children and young people to engage, participate and succeed in education. A critical aspect of the role is promoting inclusive environments that support engagement, participation and positive outcomes for all learners. Inclusive Educators support preschools and schools to interpret policy, implement evidence-based practices, and apply the Disability Standards for Education to meet obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). They also strengthen whole-site inclusive practices and build educator capability to improve outcomes for diverse learners. Inclusive Educators play a key role in Education Pathways, working collaboratively with schools, preschools, families and multidisciplinary teams to support informed decision-making regarding the most appropriate educational pathway for children and young people. This includes contributing to transition planning, referrals, eligibility and placement considerations, and supporting access to specialised education options where required. Working with a range of key partners, Inclusive Educators collaborate with schools, preschools, families, local education teams, internal services and external agencies to ensure coordinated, high-quality support for children and young people with additional needs. As part of the multidisciplinary Student Support Services (SSS) team, Inclusive Educators provide targeted intervention, coaching and consultation to build educator capacity, improve teaching practice, support transitions, coordinate referrals, and strengthen inclusive learning outcomes across educational settings. Student Support Services values and prioritises Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and being. Inclusive Educators play an important role in promoting cultural safety, amplifying learner and family voice, and supporting equity and excellence for all children and young people. Qualifications Essential: A tertiary qualification in education and current full teacher registration. Desirable: Tertiary qualification in special/inclusive education. Leadership experience. Special conditions The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect
- Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years. For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description. Remuneration STL2 $143,438 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Helen Delia, Senior Educator, via tel: (08) 8366 8800 or email: Application instructions Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website. Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description. People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional Notes This is a part time backfill contract role (0.8 FTE), until 26/1/2028. This position operates under conditions similar to those of the Public Sector Act 2009 (PS Act). Applications close: 08/06/2026 11:30 PM Attachments
- Application Cover Sheet
- STL.pdf
- Job Application Guide
- STL.pdf
- Position description
- Inclusive Educator
- STL2.pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf Flexibility Statement The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qdydw