Coordinator of Teaching and Learning (Coordinator 2) FTE

Central West Leadership Academy (see more jobs from this school)

DUBBO, NSW 


Coordinator

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 31 July 2020


This is a Coordinator 2 leadership within a permanent teacher role (Stage 4&5 English/HSIE or Science).

<p><b>About the Academy</b></p><p>The Central West Leadership Academy is a new, independent, non-denominational, selective school located in Dubbo, NSW. The Academy will have a composite class of Years 3-6 and 2 stage 4 classes and 1 stage 5 class in 2021. The Academy adds a new year of schooling each year growing to Year 12 in subsequent years. The Academy is in process of becoming an International Baccalaureate World School Candidate school to offer the IB Diploma Programme instead of the HSC for stage 6.</p><p>The Central West Leadership Academy provides a different approach to education through 21st Century Schooling, designed to inspire learning and empower students to discover their future potential and take their place in an ever-changing, technical world.</p><p><b>Nature of the Role  </b>  </p><p>This is a Coordinator 2 leadership within a permanent teacher role (Stage 4&amp;5 English/HSIE or Science).</p><p>The Academy seeks an experienced Teaching and Learning Coordinator (Coordinator 2) to develop curriculum and learning opportunities for gifted learners in years 3-9 (growing to Year 12 in future years.) This role will work with teachers to develop professional learning, review data and innovate pedagogy and practice throughout the school. The Academy focuses on real world learning differentiated for gifted learners in all subject areas. The staff is a small but friendly team of dedicated professionals and would welcome a Coordinator who focused on maximising capacities in staff and students alike. <br /></p><p>As a teacher, this person is responsible for promoting a challenging environment by devising, monitoring and delivering the educational program for gifted and/or talented students in Stage 4 and 5. The aim of this role is to maximise educational options for this group of students so that they are able to achieve their personal best.<br /></p><p>Relocation support is available.<br /></p><p><b>Main Responsibility and Accountability Areas</b><br /></p><p>Teacher role: </p><ul><li>Developing and implementing a program of gifted and talented education</li><li>Providing a high standard of teaching practice based upon an understanding of varied teaching and 21st Century Skills learning approaches </li><li>Assessing and monitoring students progress and providing feedback to students and parents </li><li>Use of evidence based practice to inform assessment and decision making</li></ul><p>Coordinator role: </p><ul><li>Mentor and support teaching professional learning through a standards based approach</li><li>Develop and coordinate learning innovation programs aimed at best practice pedagogy</li><li>Assist in the application for and eventual running of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme </li><li>Participate and lead professional learning including conference attendance and presentations </li><li>Oversee quality assessment and reporting throughout the school</li></ul><p><b>Key Performance Indicators</b><br /></p><ul><li>The provision of high quality support to gifted and talented students</li><li>The provision of educational opportunities and activities which enable all students to achieve their highest potential in the program</li><li>Excellent collegial relations</li><li>Leading effective professional development </li><li>Demonstrated ability to implement work health and safety practices and emergency procedures when required</li><li>Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community:</li><li>Participate in and initiate professional and community networks and forums to broaden knowledge and improve practice. </li><li>Promote the Gifted and Talented Program to potential students and parents.</li><li>Attend and present at Information Evenings and other sessions within the School.</li><li>Model exemplary ethical behaviour and exercise informed judgements in all professional dealings and communications with students, colleagues and the community.   <br /></li></ul><p><b>Position Requirements</b></p><p>The role requires an experienced, quality educator with the capacity to develop gifted learners in their mainstream classroom. </p><ul><li>Teacher registration with the NESA</li><li>WWCC</li><li>Tertiary qualification in Gifted Education preferred, Postgraduate qualifications (or willing to commence within 12 months of appointment) in gifted education</li><li>Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and digital), with demonstrated ability to build rapport and interact effectively at all levels of the school</li><li>High-level knowledge and understanding of gifted education including identification, differentiation, 21st Century Skills pedagogy, programs, strategies and the social and emotional needs of all gifted students</li><li>Proven ability to work collaboratively and lead teacher professional learning</li><li>Have a high degree of discretion, confidentiality and the ability to handle work situations in a professional manner</li><li>Demonstrates initiative, drive and self-motivation, with the ability to meet and exceed deadlines</li><li>Ability to use data and research to inform processes and to improve strategic direction</li><li>High level ICT skills to assist in the development of pathways for highly and profoundly gifted learners</li><li>Use the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers to plan personal professional development goals</li></ul>
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<p>APPLICATIONS TO</p><p>Mandi Randell, Principal</p><p>Central West Leadership Academy</p><p>Via email: <a href="mailto:principal&#64;theacademy.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">principal&#64;theacademy.nsw.edu.au</a> </p><p>PLEASE SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR APPLICATION:</p><p>A covering letter to the Principal outlining reasons and suitability for the application.</p><p>Details addressing each of the position requirements as listed for this position.</p><p>A Curriculum Vitae outlining how current and previous experience aligns with this position.</p><p>Names and contact details of three referees, one of whom should be the applicant’s immediate supervisor/ Principal.</p>

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