Junior School - Learning Enrichment Teacher

Ascham School; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 60 000 - 84 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Ascham School seeks a Junior School Learning Enrichment Teacher to design and deliver enrichment and extension programs for highly capable learners across Prep to Year 6. The role focuses on fostering critical thinking, numeracy and creative problem-solving within authentic, student‑centred experiences.

You will lead mathematics extension and collaborate with classroom teachers to tailor learning and support differentiation, ensuring strong student outcomes in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Qualificações

• NESA accreditation and relevant teaching qualifications, with postgraduate studies in Gifted Education or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering enrichment and extension programs for highly capable learners.
• Strong understanding of gifted education, differentiation and inclusive teaching practices.
• Expertise in supporting diverse learning needs, including gifted and twice-exceptional students.
• Ability to use assessment data to inform teaching, intervention and student progress.
• Experience collaborating with teachers to enhance curriculum differentiation and learning outcomes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with students, families and colleagues.
• A collaborative, innovative and student-centred approach, with a passion for helping learners reach their potential.
• Strong organisational skills, professional judgement and commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• A valid Working With Children (WWC) clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Design and deliver enrichment and extension programs for highly capable, gifted and twice-exceptional students from Prep to Year 6.
• Facilitate small-group and individual learning experiences that promote curiosity, critical thinking and intellectual challenge.
• Lead extension Mathematics programs focused on reasoning, problem-solving and conceptual understanding.
• Develop interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial learning opportunities that connect classroom learning to real-world contexts.
• Guide students through authentic inquiry and project-based learning experiences that foster creativity, innovation and collaboration.
• Use assessment data and learning evidence to identify students requiring support, consolidation or extension.
• Contribute to the Junior School's strategic Numeracy initiatives through targeted intervention and enrichment programs.
• Partner with classroom teachers to plan differentiated learning experiences and appropriate challenge for all students.
• Model effective teaching practices, share resources and support professional learning in enrichment, extension and differentiation.
• Collaborate with the Learning Enhancement Team, teachers, families and specialists to support student growth, engagement and achievement.

Conhecimentos

Gifted education

Differentiation

Inclusive teaching

Assessment data-informed teaching

Collaboration with teachers

Communication with families

Organisational skills

Formação académica

NESA accreditation

Postgraduate studies in Gifted Education

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Ascham is one of the world’s leading girls’ schools, and since its foundation in 1886 has educated girls who develop into confident, independent, compassionate young women. Ascham is an inclusive, day and boarding school for students in years P-12, within a warm,welcomingand collaborative environment.

We value staff whodemonstratea positive, proactive approach to their work and have a willingness toparticipatein the life of theSchool. We look for energetic,dedicatedand capable staff who are full of ideas; embrace a fast-paced environment; anddemonstrateinitiative,empathyand professionalism to help theSchoolachieve its strategicobjectives.

Ascham is one of the world’s leading girls’ schools, and since its foundation in 1886 has educated girls who develop into confident, independent, compassionate young women. Ascham is an inclusive, day and boarding school for students in years P-12, within a warm,welcomingand collaborative environment.

We value staff whodemonstratea positive, proactive approach to their work and have a willingness toparticipatein the life of theSchool. We look for energetic,dedicatedand capable staff who are full of ideas; embrace a fast-paced environment; anddemonstrateinitiative,empathyand professionalism to help theSchoolachieve its strategicobjectives.

About this Role

At Ascham, teachers are responsible for the intellectual development and well being of their students and do this by developing and delivering academic programs, administering student assessment and results, marking and record keeping.

The Junior School Learning Enrichment Teacher works within the Learning Enhancement Team to design and deliver enrichment programs that extend highly capable learners from Prep to Year 6. The role focuses on fostering critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, mathematical reasoning and innovation through authentic, student-centred learning experiences. It also supports the Junior School’s Numeracy initiatives through data-informed intervention and extension strategies, while partnering with classroom teachers to strengthen differentiation, build capability and enhance learning outcomes for all students.

Key to this role is the ability to bring strong pedagogical expertise, creativity and collaboration; and contribute to a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.

This is a part time (0.6FTE) temporary role for the 2027 academic year. Salary will be pro-rated accordingly.

What You Will Do

• Design and deliver enrichment and extension programs for highly capable, gifted and twice-exceptional students from Prep to Year 6.
• Facilitate small-group and individual learning experiences that promote curiosity, critical thinking and intellectual challenge.
• Lead extension Mathematics programs focused on reasoning, problem-solving and conceptual understanding.
• Develop interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial learning opportunities that connect classroom learning to real-world contexts.
• Guide students through authentic inquiry and project-based learning experiences that foster creativity, innovation and collaboration.
• Use assessment data and learning evidence to identify students requiring support, consolidation or extension.
• Contribute to the Junior School's strategic Numeracy initiatives through targeted intervention and enrichment programs.
• Partner with classroom teachers to plan differentiated learning experiences and appropriate challenge for all students.
• Model effective teaching practices, share resources and support professional learning in enrichment, extension and differentiation.
• Collaborate with the Learning Enhancement Team, teachers, families and specialists to support student growth, engagement and achievement.

What You Will Bring

• NESA accreditation and relevant teaching qualifications, with postgraduate studies in Gifted Education or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering enrichment and extension programs for highly capable learners.
• Strong understanding of gifted education, differentiation and inclusive teaching practices.
• Expertise in supporting diverse learning needs, including gifted and twice-exceptional students.
• Bring
• Ability to use assessment data to inform teaching, intervention and student progress.
• Experience collaborating with teachers to enhance curriculum differentiation and learning outcomes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with students, families and colleagues.
• A collaborative, innovative and student-centred approach, with a passion for helping learners reach their potential.
• Strong organisational skills, professional judgement and commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• A valid Working With Children (WWC) clearance.

For further information, including a position description please go to https://www.ascham.nsw.edu.au/connecting/careers-at-ascham

We are conducting interviews for this role on a rolling basis and encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration. Please note also that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Ascham seeks to provide a child-safe environment. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of our students, with staff committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations. Ascham’s Child Safe policies and Staff Code of Conduct are available on our website.