Head of High Potential and Gifted Learning (P-12)

As our College continues to grow, we are excited to introduce the newly created position of Head of High Potential and Gifted Learning (Prep to Year 12). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educational leader to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of gifted learning at Trinity Lutheran College, establishing systems, practices and opportunities that will have a lasting impact on students and staff across the College.

We are looking for an educational leader who approaches their work with curiosity and creativity, demonstrates compassion and care for others, brings purpose and initiative to their role, and builds authentic relationships where every member of our community feels they belong.

About the Role

Reporting to the Deputy Principal and working across both our Junior Years and Middle & Senior Years campuses, this leadership position provides strategic leadership for High Potential and Gifted Learning across the College. Working collaboratively with teachers, curriculum leaders and wellbeing teams, you will strengthen teaching practice, build staff capability and ensure students with high potential, giftedness and advanced learning needs are identified, challenged and supported to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

The successful applicant will establish a consistent Prep to Year 12 approach to High Potential and Gifted Learning, influencing contemporary teaching practice, strengthening extension and enrichment opportunities, and creating meaningful learning pathways for students.

For further information about the role, please review the Position description – Head of High Potential and Gifted Learning (Prep to Year 12).All applications must address the selection criteria outlined within the position description.

Who we’re looking for

You are a collaborative educational leader who believes every learner deserves to be challenged to reach their potential, with a strong commitment to evidence-informed practice, you enjoy strengthening teaching, building the capability of others and creating meaningful learning opportunities for students with high potential.

You will demonstrate the ability to:

• Provide strategic leadership that strengthens teaching, learning and student outcomes across a Prep to Year 12 College.
• Lead the development and implementation of the College-wide High Potential and Gifted Learning framework, promoting excellence, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Use student achievement, engagement and wellbeing data to inform decision making and continuous improvement.
• Build teacher capability through coaching, collaboration and professional learning that strengthens differentiation, challenge and extension across classrooms.
• Recognise and respond to the academic, social and emotional needs of gifted learners, ensuring they are appropriately identified, challenged and supported to flourish.
• Build authentic partnerships with staff, students, families and external organisations to broaden learning opportunities and strengthen outcomes for learners.
• Actively support the Christian ethos and values of Trinity Lutheran College through your everyday interactions and professional practice.

Why Trinity?

Joining Trinity Lutheran College means becoming part of a community where people genuinely invest in one another. We believe that when our staff are empowered to flourish professionally, our students flourish alongside them.

• A rare opportunity to establish and lead a new College-wide strategic initiative.
• Shape the future of High Potential and Gifted Learning across a growing Prep to Year 12 College.
• Be part of a welcoming and collaborative Prep to Year 12 leadership team committed to continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.
• Ongoing professional learning and opportunities to grow as an educational leader.
• Modern teaching facilities in a central Gold Coast location.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your current CV along with a document addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Any further queries about the role can be directed to People and Culture by calling (07) 5556 8200 or emailing careers@tlc.qld.edu.au

Trinity Lutheran College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students. Applicants must hold current Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registration to be eligible for this role.Interviews of suitable candidates will commence as soon as they are identified.