High School Digital Learning Leader

Job Description

Moriah College is a co-educational Early Learning - Year 12 Jewish Day School based in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. The College has earned an outstanding reputation for academic excellence complemented by dynamic co- and extra-curricular programs. Employment at Moriah is very rewarding and many opportunities arise to join the Moriah family as staff. Appointments are made without reference to the religion of candidates. An empathy with the ethos of our Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School is required. High School Digital Learning Leader An exciting new opportunity is available for a passionate educator to be responsible for contributing to a positive and progressive culture of digital pedagogy in and beyond the classroom, and for the efficient integration of IT systems across the High School. This position is permanent full time with up to a 0.5 teaching load and 0.5 digital learning duties. The Digital Learning Leader will provide leadership, expertise and support in creating and using effective digital learning tools and environments across the High School. The Digital Learning Leader will take on a multi-faceted role within the high school, that includes but is not limited to the key areas outlined: Key Responsibilities: Lead and develop strategically identified whole school professional learning to empower teachers and enhance culture in the effective use of digital technologies in learning and authentic assessment. Collaborate with the Academic Leadership Team including Heads of Department as well as teachers in evaluating online resources and establishing best practice in instructional design and blended learning strategies. Train teaching and support staff as part of regular professional learning and when a new system is implemented. Train students outside of the formal curriculum (e.g. robotics, coding and other computational thinking activities). Be informed of current research and developments in digital learning tools and technology that is used in schools and communicate these in the College community. Training students and teaching staff (including induction of new staff) on school systems. Model and support the effective use of technologies to enhance and transform teaching, learning, assessment, feedback, data analysis, communication, creation, collaboration and operations. Create a learning environment where teachers gain confidence to experiment, deliver, and measure the effectiveness of digital learning experiences for students. Innovation and AI Understand and lead the integration of AI to enhance classroom learning and teaching. Engage with the latest research and educational trends in the area of digital technologies, pedagogy, applications, platforms and devices that support student and teacher learning, growth and development. Develop and promote the understanding and use of collaborative and AI technologies within the High School. Experience Required: NESA approved teaching qualification/accreditation. Valid Working with Children Check. Current CPR certification. 3+ years of demonstrated experience in Digital Learning training and innovation within an educational setting. Demonstrated strategic capability and experience to link the use of Digital Learning and pedagogy across the curriculum. Experience in supporting a complex ICT environment. High level IT Skills. A strong work ethic, displaying determination, self-motivation and curiosity. Why choose Moriah College? Salary above the Multi-Enterprise Agreement level. Excellent professional growth and development opportunities. Additional days off for Jewish High Holy Days. Staff wellbeing program including EAP support, annual flu shots, salary sacrificing opportunities. Discounted school fees for children enrolled to Primary or High School (where applicable). Convenient location, a short walk from Bondi Junction bus and train terminal. Application process: To apply for this position, you will need to be an Australian Citizen/Resident/ or have a current Australian Work Visa. In your application, please include a cover letter and your CV. Referees will be requested during interview stage. Any offer of employment will be subject to background checks and child protection screening. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Appointments may be made prior to the expiry of the advert. We are not accepting agency applicants without express request. Moriah College provides a dynamic working environment where staff are valued, and students are committed to learning. Moriah College is committed to providing a child safe environment where students are safe and where child protection, safety and wellbeing with our school are our priority. All appointments will be based on merit selection without reference to the religion of applicants. An empathy with the Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School ethos is essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr