Gifted Education Teacher - Online Program

Catholic Schools Office - Diocese of Maitland/Newcastle

Newcastle West, NSW 


All Grade Levels (P-12)

Teaching Subject: Gifted and Talented

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 23 June 2021


The Catholic Schools Office is seeking a full-time Gifted Education Teacher - online to work in the Virtual Academy Program. This position is full-time (1.0 FTE) on an initial (2.5) year temporary contract or secondment for a teacher who holds a substantive position within a school in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. The position is based at CSO Newcastle West and worked from 8am – 4pm (or 8.30am – 4.30pm) during school terms only. Start date for this position is flexible but would need to be available for professional learning from July 12-16th, 2021. The Catholic Schools Office (CSO) is responsible for the leadership, operation and management of systemic schools that educate more than 19,000 students in 46 Primary schools, 12 Secondary schools and one K–12 school in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. The Virtual Academy provides innovative and advanced curricula with local, national and global perspectives, which are beyond the scope of the regular classroom. The Virtual Academy teachers work with a group of students identified as highly/profoundly gifted (primarily stages 3 and 4) to learn with autonomy and to engage with intellectual peers and expert mentors. On site visits to students enrolled in the academy may be on a regular basis so a car and licence will be required.

<p> The Virtual Academy Teacher/s work with a group of students identified as highly/profoundly gifted (primarily Stages 3 and 4) to support them in learning with autonomy and in engaging with intellectual peers and expert mentors by: <br>• Taking a key role in the provision of a stimulating and enriching learning environment <br>• Building knowledge and pedagogy about gifted education <br>• Acknowledging academic requirements of the gifted child <br>• Engaging in professional learning to provide innovative and advanced curricula beyond the scope of the regular classroom <br>• Being involved in a network of shared expertise in gifted education <br>• Identifying the social and emotional needs of students Virtual Academy Teacher/s are required to: <br>• Develop integrated units of work for highly/profoundly gifted students (Stages 3 and 4) using the conceptual framework and deliver in an online setting with opportunities for small group and/ or individual meetings. <br>• Monitor, track and report on student progress. <br>• Network and work with: * Other Virtual Academy staff; * CSO Education Officers (Gifted Education); * Virtual academy students; * Class teachers, year co-ordinators and or subject co-ordinators; * Gifted Education Mentors (GEM); * Experts in the field of study and mentors We are seeking to appoint a highly effective, experienced and skilled teacher with a demonstrated record of excellence as an innovative teacher practitioner over the last five years and with an awareness of cross curricula units of work for gifted students using the conceptual framework. The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has an abiding commitment to promote the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults - particularly those who participate in the life of the Diocese. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and, where legislated, hold a Working with Children Check. Diocesan workers are expected to personally adopt and enact the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. </p> <h3>Essential Criteria:</h3> <p> • Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools <br>• Ability to apply appropriate knowledge in order to plan and prepare contemporary and compliant teaching and learning programs across multiple subject areas to meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of gifted students; and encourage them to work towards attainment of their potential <br>• Demonstrated capacity as an effective, skilled classroom practitioner who routinely works independently and collaboratively to improve their own practice and the practice of colleagues. <br>• High level interpersonal skills with the capacity to develop and sustain constructive and respectful relationships within and beyond the community <br>• Demonstrated excellent organisation and communication and ICT skills. <br>• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes <br>• Have completed, or agree to complete, Mini Certificate in Gifted Education (Mini COGE) or equivalent or postgraduate studies in gifted education <br>• Demonstrated innovative and agile mindset that supports and enhances a culture of continuous improvement <br>• Willingness to Comply or Compliance with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy. The applicant must provide evidence of the following: <br>• Qualifications as a four year trained teacher; <br>• Current NESA Accreditation; <br>• Current Paid Working with Children Check (WWCC)number; <br>• Completion of Anaphylaxis training. </p> <h3>Desirable Criteria:</h3> <p> • Four-year trained teacher classification with at least five years successful teaching experience and accredited at proficient level; <br>• Experience supporting students working in an educational online environment; <br>• Experience as a Gifted Education Mentor or teacher in a Gifted Education Lead School; <br>• Professional Learning in gifted education and or the Virtual Academy. </p> <h3>Renumeration:</h3> <p> Conditions and salary commensurate with the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Schools Office Employees Enterprise Agreement 2019-2021. </p> <h3>Additional Info:</h3> <p> • To apply: • Please provide a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria along with your resume and directly to Talent Acquisition Team – talent@mn.catholic.org.au • Applicants should nominate at least two (2) referees two of whom must be the person's current principal and/or a supervisor or an Assistant Director. • *Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted* • If you currently have a substantive position within a School in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle you will have a right to return to your substantive position at the conclusion of this appointment. Please include a Letter of support from your current Principal. • For further information on the position please contact Sally Brock via sally.brock@mn.catholic.edu.au • Applications close: Wednesday 23rd June 2021 at 8.30am </p> <a href="https://www.mn.catholic.edu.au/employment/positions-vacant/job/11066/" target="_blank">More Information</a>
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