High Potential Learning Teacher (Prep – Year 4)

St Leonard’s College is seeking a dynamic and experienced educator to join our Junior School team as a High Potential Learning (HPL) Teacher on a part time (FTE of 0.6), ongoing basis.

The HPL Teacher will play a pivotal role in identifying, supporting, and extending high potential learners from Prep to Year 4.

Working closely with the Head of Enrichment and HPL and the Deputy Head Junior School – Teaching and Learning, the successful candidate will deliver a range of opportunities for identified HPL students in the College. This will include Literacy and Numeracy withdrawal classes, mentoring for external competitions and facilitating academic co-curricular programs. As an International Baccalaureate PYP and IBDP school, an ability to make links with Units of Inquiry is essential. Both within and beyond the classroom, a key element of this role will be to support teachers in meeting the unique needs of identified HPL students.

To be successful in this opportunity you will require: 

• Current VIT Registration
• Formal qualifications in gifted education (or equivalent)
• Experience delivering quality programs for primary aged HPL students across a range of academic areas – particularly in numeracy and literacy and STEM fields
• An understanding of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) programme
• Knowledge of contemporary current best practice within the field of gifted education
• Experience using data as a tool to select students for extension and enrichment programs
• Expert knowledge on the unique cognitive, social, and emotional needs of HPL students
• Experience running and facilitating external competitions
• Passionate about advocacy for gifted education
• Willingness to uphold the ethos and values of the College

St Leonard’s College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students. The College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the protection of all children from all forms of child abuse. In this context, the College implements a comprehensive Child Protection Program across the entire College community. In line with the requirements under Ministerial Order 1359, mandatory training relating to Child Safety must be completed upon commencement with the College. All applicants will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment screening, including referee and identity checks, and are expected to familiarise themselves with the College’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safety and Wellbeing Code of Conduct, Child Safety and Wellbeing Complaints and Concerns Procedure, Child Safety and Wellbeing Response and Reporting Procedure and associated policies available on the College website.