4 X Project Officer

**Introduction**:
Join Our Team as a Gifted Education Mentor
Are you passionate about nurturing high potential and gifted students? The Catholic Schools Office in Newcastle West is thrilled to announce 4 Permanent Full-Time Project Officers - Gifted Education Mentor starting in 2025
The Catholic Schools Office (CSO) leads, operates, and manages a vibrant network of schools within the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. We proudly educate over 21,000 students across 44 primary schools, 11 secondary schools, one K-12 school, one flexible learning centre, and one special school.
Shape the future of high potential and gifted education and make a real difference in students' lives. Be part of a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to excellence in education. Enjoy opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
As a Gifted Education Mentor, you will develop and implement innovative programs for high potential and gifted students, mentor and support teachers in delivering exceptional education, and foster a culture of excellence and high achievement.
**Description**:
POSITION 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 underrepresented 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.

**Skills and Experiences**:
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.
- 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 teacher
- At least 5 years of teaching experience
- Active NESA Accreditation
- Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number.
- Completion of anaphylaxis training
- Holds a current driver's licence.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Employees Enterprise Agreement 2019.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Training and staff development programs
Paid parental leave for eligible employees
Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND
Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
Within 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.
**Applications close**: Sunday 15