(Permanent, Full-Time) Wenona is seeking a dynamic, experienced and passionate Gifted and Talented educator to join our outstanding Educational Support Services faculty and to inspire our young women through classroom practice, refined professional knowledge and a commitment to high performance. At Wenona, we have an obligation to our profession to ensure the highest quality educational outcomes for our students. We foster a love of learning, inquiry and collaboration through our own role modelling of such practices in our work. We expect our teachers to be committed to their own professional development and to want to make a contribution to the broader educational community. Wenona supports both academic and support staff to develop their expertise through initiatives such as Wenona Teaching Fellowships, Seeding Grants and ongoing outstanding professional learning that develops and supports career development into the future. This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2023 or by negotiation. Key Priorities Plan and implement programs supporting gifted and talented students across K-6, including the development and planning of Individual Education Plans for all identified students A commitment to collaborative teaching practices with all staff K-6 An ability to contribute to the professional learning needs of all teachers K-6, in building capacity in staff to meet the unique needs of gifted and talented students Willingness to work with the Head of Educational Support Services, Head of Junior School and Dean of Academic Studies to develop our focus on the identification of and provision for gifted and talented students Ability to manage a complex case load of students, to ensure their in-class needs are met through careful planning and programming Willingness to develop opportunities beyond the curriculum to enrich and extend all students Experience in identifying, documenting, strategising for and tracking gifted and talented students Confidence in working in partnership with teachers to demonstrably differentiate the curriculum to meet the gifts and talents of identified students Ability to teach and aspire to the standards articulated in the Wenona Effective Teaching Cycle Strong knowledge of NESA curriculum, assessment and reporting practices including developments with Australian Curriculum implementation in NSW Demonstrated experience of innovative pedagogies including inquiry and the Primary Years Program A commitment to Pastoral Care and meeting the social and emotional wellbeing needs of students An ongoing commitment to professional learning, including making a contribution to the broader education community An understanding of and commitment to the educational needs of young women A willingness to contribute to the broader life of the school community An ability to use ICT to facilitate and enrich student learning and engagement beyond the classroom Wenona seeks to provide a child safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of our students, and our School staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations. Wenona’s Child Safe policies and practices and our Staff Code of Conduct are available on our website. Education and Experience Outstanding K-6 Teaching Qualifications. Postgraduate qualifications in Gifted Education are essential to the role Experience in teaching across K-6 NSW Working with Children Check Personal Attributes Excellent communication skills, with an ability to engage and communicate with all stakeholders including students, parents and staff Ability to be solutions focused and data-driven in all decision making Desire to use flexibility and creativity in day-to-day activities A sense of humour NESA Accreditation Wenona is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. General Conditions of the Role Award & Classification: Independent Schools NSW (Teacher’s) MEA 2021 Award. Hours of work: Permanent, Full-Time. Reporting Line: All positions report to the Principal. The line manager for this position is: Head of ESS. Professional Learning: You will be expected to attend and contribute to all staff professional development days and requirements as outlined in the School’s calendar. Other duties: In addition to teaching duties, the successful candidate will be required to participate in other areas of the School including playground duties, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and school camps. This role involves the application of discipline and participation in the School’s program for pastoral care. Some of the duties will need to be performed at times outside the normal classroom teaching hours including weekends. Parking: There is no car parking provision for this role. Application Process Applicants should apply below, sending full curriculum vitae, a cover letter, copies of qualifications and names of two referees. Wenona School is a child safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all School staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations including child safe standards. Wenona’s Code of Conduct is available on our website. The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide the school with a current Working with Children Check. (https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check)