Virtual Academy Educator

Posted : 08 / 07 / 2025 Closing Date : 27 / 07 / 2025 Job Type : Temporary Location : Newcastle West Job Category : Education, Childcare & Training

Join Our Innovative Education Team

Are you passionate about transforming learning through virtual education? The Catholic Schools is excited to offer a Temporary Full-Time opportunity for a Virtual Academy Educator to join our forward-thinking team for the remainder of the year

As part of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, we lead and manage a vibrant network of 45 primary schools, 11 secondary schools, two K–12 schools, and a flexible learning centre, supporting the education of over 20,000 students. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and student success.

If you're ready to inspire and engage learners in a virtual setting, we'd love to hear from you

Job Description

• Leading colleagues to support and improve High Potential Gifted (HPG) student outcomes through evidence-based practices, informed by research and literature, and leveraging comprehensive knowledge of student development, curriculum, and teaching strategies.
• Evaluating and revising school learning and teaching programs to meet the needs of HPG students and those from underrepresentative groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, EAL / D students, rural and remote students, twice-exceptional and thrice students, and those underachieving.
• Guiding the effective use of technology and digital resources to enhance learning opportunities and create inclusive educational environments.
• Planning and providing ongoing professional learning opportunities that focus on teaching HPG learners, supported by connections within the diocese network.
• Implementing systematic processes for identifying and profiling HPG learners, ensuring equitable access and support, and collaborating with internal and diocesan partners.
• Building and maintaining respectful relationships with parents, caregivers, and community representatives to support student engagement and participation, and ensuring consistent communication.
• Demonstrating exemplary practice and ethical behaviour in professional dealings, leading by example to foster a culture of high expectations and evidence-based decision-making.

Desired Skills and Experience

EXPERIENCE / CRITERIA

Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools.Demonstrated ability to ensure a Catholic perspective across the curriculum.Four-year trained teacher classification with at least five years successful teaching experience and accredited at proficient level.Ability to apply appropriate knowledge 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 HPG students; and encourage them to reach their potential.Demonstrated capacity as an effective, skilled classroom practitioner who routinely works independently and collaboratively to improve their own practice and the practice of colleagues.High level interpersonal skills with the capacity to develop and sustain constructive and respectful relationships within and beyond the online learning community.Demonstrated excellent organisation, communication and ICT skills.Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes.Have completed, or agree to complete, the Mini Certificate in Gifted Education (Mini COGE) or equivalent or postgraduate studies in HPG education.Demonstrated innovative and agile mindset that supports and enhances a culture of continuous improvement.Experience supporting students working in an educational online environment (Desirable)Previously held a role in HPG Education (Desirable)

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications as a four-year trained teacherAt least 5 years of teaching experienceActive NESA AccreditationCurrent paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number.Completion of anaphylaxis trainingHolds a current driver's licence.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Employees Enterprise Agreement 2024.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and growA corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&CS's apply)Employee assistance program (EAP)Training and staff development programsPaid parental leave for eligible employeesAccess to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Maree Karaka on Tel : 0428 120 620 or via email :

TO APPLY

Please provide a cover letter along with your resumeWithin your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE / CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms : our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Applications Close : Sunday 27th July 2025 at 11 : 59pm

Additional information

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is a child safe organisation, committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable persons and has zero-tolerance of any abuse. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and comply with our Safeguarding Framework Policy and Codes of Conduct.

This position has been determined as child related and the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle will be verifying the successful applicant's Working with Children Check for Paid Employment prior to commencing working in the position. For more information, please visit the NSW Office of Children's Guardian.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.

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