Gifted Education Coordinator - Commencing Term1, 2027
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
K12
Salary range
Closing date
7 October 2026
Posted 16 Sep 2026
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Year range
5-12
School staff (FTE)
183.9
130.2 teaching · 53.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,598
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
44%
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
We are seeking an outstanding educator and leader to join our Diverse Learning Team as the Gifted Education Coordinator, commencing Term 1, 2027.
This whole-school middle leadership role provides a unique opportunity to lead and shape the College's bespoke enrichment model for high potential and gifted learners across Years 5-12. Grounded in student data, responsive to individual learning needs, and informed by emerging best practice in boys' gifted education, the model is designed to ensure every gifted learner is appropriately identified, challenged and supported to achieve excellence.
The successful applicant will work collaboratively with College leaders, teachers, students and families to drive a strategic and evidence-informed approach to gifted education. The role is ideally suited to an experienced teacher with knowledge and experience working with gifted students who is passionate about creating meaningful enrichment opportunities that foster academic growth, intellectual curiosity and student wellbeing.
This is a Permanent Full-Time teaching position with up to 0.8 FTE time release (subject to timetabling) and a three-year (1-point) promotional appointment for the Gifted Education Coordinator position.
Job description
Reporting to the Head of Diverse Learning, this role works closely with the Director of Learning and Innovation, Heads of Department and classroom teachers to lead the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of the College's bespoke enrichment model for gifted and high potential learners.
Working collaboratively with staff across the College, th…