<p>Join Our Innovative Education Team!<br><br> Are you passionate about transforming learning through virtual education? The Catholic Schools is excited to offer a&nbsp;Temporary Full-Time opportunity&nbsp;for a&nbsp;Virtual Academy Educator&nbsp;to join our forward-thinking team for the remainder of the year!<br><br> As part of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, we lead and manage a vibrant network of&nbsp;45 primary schools, 11 secondary schools, two K–12 schools, and a flexible learning centre, supporting the education of over&nbsp;20,000 students.<br> This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and student success.<br><br><br><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mncatholic.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/HR-HumanResourcesTeamSite-Active-PositionDescriptionLibrary/EfADQkDFRjRBgEj3AqFkFAYBtp6vMKWD1X1c6WEWhJS22Q?e=EGWRZm"><strong>POSITION DESCRIPTION</strong></a><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>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.<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>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.<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Guiding the effective use of technology and digital resources to enhance learning opportunities and create inclusive educational environments.<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Planning and providing ongoing professional learning opportunities that focus on teaching HPG learners, supported by connections within the diocese network.<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Implementing systematic processes for identifying and profiling HPG learners, ensuring equitable access and support, and collaborating with internal and diocesan partners.<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Building and maintaining respectful relationships with parents, caregivers, and community representatives to support student engagement and participation, and ensuring consistent communication.<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrating exemplary practice and ethical behaviour in professional dealings, leading by example to foster a culture of high expectations and evidence-based decision-making.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul>