Project Officer

Posted: 30/11/2024- Closing Date: 15/12/2024- Job Type: Permanent - Full Time- Location: Newcastle West- Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training**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.
- 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.

**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.
- 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**
- Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
- Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed** **under EXPERIENCE