Gifted & Talented Specialist Teacher (Junior School), Commencing Term 1 2026, Max Term (2 years), Part Time (0.7 FTE)

4 days ago

Como WA, Australia Penrhos College Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

We are a World School of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program.

The College is seeking a Gifted & Talented Specialist Teacher to work with our Junior School to focus on the enhancement of teaching and learning for gifted and talented students. This is a part-time role (approx. 0.7 FTE), offered as a two-year maximum term appointment with the possibility of permanency thereafter.

Responsibilities related to this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Working in consultation with the key leadership positions to focus on the enhancement of teaching and learning for gifted and talented students.
  • Identifying, tracking, supporting and providing opportunities for gifted and talented students.
  • Liaising with internal staff and external providers to build extensive extra-curricular enhancement programmes.
  • Mentoring Junior School staff as a pedagogical leader

The successful applicant will have:

  • A Bachelor of Education or a degree qualification supported by a Post Graduate Diploma of Education
  • Current National Police Clearance and Working with Children check (or the ability to obtain)
  • Mini-Certificate of Gifted and Talented Education (Mini-COGE) or equivalent professional learning
  • Current TRBWA Membership
  • A commitment to providing students with a safe, supportive and respectful environment.
  • A commitment to the College's Core Shared values of Respect, Integrity, Empathy, Knowledge, Growth and Synergy.

ON OFFER

  • Competitive salary package (based on skills and experience).
  • Significant professional learning opportunities
  • Generous leave provisions, including an annual Wellness Day and three Boarders' Long Weekends.
  • Excellent working environment
  • Free onsite parking, free flu vaccinations and, where applicable, staff tuition discounts.
Applications close 8 am Friday 21 November 2025.

Interviews may commence prior to this date.

How to Apply:

Your application must include:

  • Cover letter and Selection Criteria (max. 2 pages)stating why you are applying for the position and addressing the essential experience selection criteria listed on the Position Statement; demonstrating your suitability for the role. Please include your contact details.
  • Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining your personal details, qualifications, relevant work history and education. Relevant work history should commence with the most recent position you have held as well as the dates/period of employment. In the description of your work history give a summary of the duties and responsibilities for each of the positions.
  • Work-related referees: Please add the names and contact details of three confidential referees. It is preferable that one referee should be your present Line Manager. You may include one personal referee as well.

Your application must be submitted as one document via Seek or email ).

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