Virtual Academy Educator

Posted: 05/09/2024- Closing Date: 12/09/2024- Job Type: Permanent - Full Time- Location: Newcastle West- Job Category: Education, Childcare & TrainingThe Catholic Schools Office is currently seeking 2 x permanent full-time Virtual Academy Educators to join the team on 25th January 2025.

The Catholic Schools Office (CSO) is responsible for the leadership, operation and management of systemic schools which educate more than 20,000 students in 45 primary schools, 11 secondary schools, two K-12 schools, one flexible learning centre in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
- 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.
- 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 2020.

**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**

**How to Apply**

**Applications Close: Thursday 12th September 2024 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