High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Educator at Carey

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Student Identification, Talent Development, Curriculum Design, Professional Learning, Capacity Building, Cross-campus Collaboration, Differentiation, Assessment, Pedagogical Expertise, Inquiry-based Learning, Student-centred Learning, Data Analysis, Responsive Teaching, Program Design, Coaching, Reflective Practice

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

At Carey, we believe in educating the whole child and enabling every student to discover who they are and who they might become. The High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Educator plays an essential role in ensuring that high potential learners are known, challenged and supported, contributing to a learning community that is aspirational, inclusive and future-focused The Role: The High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Educator plays a key role in advancing the Junior School’s commitment to personalised learning, student agency and holistic excellence. The Educator will ensure that high potential learners are identified, challenged and supported to flourish. The HPGE Educator collaborates with classroom teachers, leaders and specialist staff to design and embed evidence-informed practices that nurture student potential across the intellectual, creative, social-emotional and physical domains, in line with contemporary HPGE policy and Carey's educational philosophy. The HPGE position will work across the Kew and Donvale Junior School campuses at 0.4FTE. This is a contract position until the end of Term 4, 2027. Key Responsibilities: * Student identification and talent development * Teaching, learning and curriculum design * Professional learning and capacity building * Community and cross-campus collaboration The Person: To be successful in this position, you will have: * Relevant education qualifications * Deep understanding of high potential and gifted education, including differentiation, assessment and talent development across multiple domains * Strong pedagogical expertise aligned with inquiry-based, student-centred learning in a primary school context * Ability to analyse student data and learning evidence to inform responsive teaching and program design * A strong belief that all students can be challenged to aspire to excellence, regardless of background or starting point * Collaborative, relational and coaching-oriented, with the capacity to influence practice while building trust and professional confidence in others * Commitment to Carey's values of Care, Respect and Growth, modelling curiosity, innovation and reflective practice A valid Victorian Institute Teaching (VIT) registration is a requirement of employment in this position. The School: At Carey, our staff are integral members of our vibrant community, embodying a deep commitment to learning and an innate ability to ignite the same passions within our students. Grounded in the core values of Care, Growth, and Respect, our staff play a pivotal role in nurturing a culture where every individual is valued, supported, and inspired to thrive. The Perks: A career at Carey, provides staff with access to: * Professional Practice day * Competitive remuneration * Access to outstanding facilities and resources * A supported and inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued and encouraged ...And much more! Want to find out more? If you are interested in a career at Carey, we're excited to hear from you! Click "Apply Now" to submit your Cover Letter (no more than 2 pages) and an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae by 7 April 2026. Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Let's work together to inspire young minds at Carey! To find out more about this opportunity, download the Position Description here. [https://careylink.sharepoint.com/sites/HCM-PositionDescriptions/Shared%20Documents/Position%20Description%20-%20High%20Potential%20&%20Gifted%20Education%20%28HPGE%29%20Educator.pdf] Carey Baptist Grammar School is committed to providing a safe environment for all students, acting in their best interests, promoting their wellbeing and keeping them safe at all times. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands and waters surrounding us and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.

Responsibilities

The Educator will ensure high potential learners are identified, challenged, and supported to flourish by collaborating with staff to design and embed evidence-informed practices across intellectual, creative, social-emotional, and physical domains. Key responsibilities include student identification, talent development, teaching, curriculum design, professional learning, and cross-campus collaboration.