<ul><li>Real Life Learning</li><li>A welcoming and supportive working environment</li><li>Opportunity to make a real difference in the development and lives of students</li></ul><p>Penola Catholic College has recently completed a review of our Positions of Leadership (POL) structure to ensure we have strong, strategic leadership within a culture of innovation and high expectations. Following this review, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Gifted, Talented and Highly Able Learning Coordinator (POL2) to join Penola Catholic College from 2025 to 2027.</p><p>As the inaugural Gifted, Talented and Highly Able Learning Coordinator you will be responsible for the development and operation of the College’s Advanced Learning Program, develop the policies, processes and procedures for the Advanced Learning program, and lead teachers to implement pedagogical and curriculum approaches to engage and extend learners. </p><p>You will support students identified as gifted and/or talented including developing personalised learning plans, identifying suitable opportunities for enrichment and extension, and conducting PSGs where required.</p><p>Please note an ongoing teaching appointment is attached to the position.</p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>To be successful you will have experience or qualification in gifted and talented education. You will also have the ability to develop creative, engaging and challenging curriculum experiences for students from Year 3 to 10.</p><p>You will also be able to demonstrate and model contemporary teaching practice: understanding how students ‘learn best’. You will also have a demonstrated knowledge of the Australian curriculum frameworks and have a demonstrated capacity to provide leadership that is characterised by a desire for continuous improvement, lateral thinking and innovation, holding team members to account where necessary. You will also be registered with VIT.</p><p>You will also have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children.</p><p><strong>Why Work With Us</strong></p><p>We will provide you with:</p><ul><li>A welcoming and supportive working environment</li><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>An opportunity to make a real difference in the development and lives of students</li></ul><p>Please review the Position Description for further information.</p><p><i><strong>Applications close 4pm Sunday 17 November 2024.</strong></i></p><p><strong>About Penola Catholic College</strong></p><p>Penola Catholic College is a co-educational college for students from years 7-12 with two campuses in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne. College campuses are situated in Glenroy, which caters for years 7 and 8, and the senior campus in Broadmeadows that features years 9 to 12 and a total college enrolment of approximately 1,500 students. </p><p>We provide students with real life learning opportunities and experiences that will prepare them for the “business of living”.</p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>Applications should be addressed to the Principal and submitted via our <a href="https://web.martianlogic.com/link/DmatILpUuUTJd8Q8" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>online portal</u></strong></a>.</p><p>All applications must include the following documents:</p><ol><li>Cover letter and</li><li>Resume </li></ol><p>Failure to provide these documents may result in your application not being considered.</p><p>For further information about Penola Catholic College please visit <a href="http://www.penola.vic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">www.penola.vic.edu.au</a>.</p><p>Penola Catholic College is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.</p><p>Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.</p>