Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Learning Specialist - Range 3
Occupation: Learning specialist
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1485060
SC1 Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum. Demonstrated ability to model exemplary teaching practice, including the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum, and implement school priorities.
SC2 Demonstrated expertise in the implementation and modelling of high impact teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs. Demonstrated ability to support teachers to evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth
SC3 Demonstrated exemplary ability to model the monitoring and assessment of student learning. Demonstrated ability to support others in using data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to engage in collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5 Demonstrated ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated ability to support others to reflect on their practice and facilitate school-based professional learning.
SC6 Demonstrated ability and expertise in creating a highly functioning collaborative curriculum team that strives for continual improvement influenced by data, student agency and teacher feedback.
Role Description:
The position of Learning Specialist - Domain Leader is a key position implementing the College Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan goals in relation to:
Each Learning Specialist will be responsible for a negotiated improvement area in line with the School Strategic Plan.
The Learning Specialist - Domain Leader will play a key role is supporting the implementation of curriculum planning, documentation and delivery across their Learning domain. They will work alongside other domain leaders to ensure consistent expectations across all learning areas.
As a new and rapidly growing school, the college expects to employee 20-25 new teachers each year for the next 5 to 6 years. The Learning Specialist - Domain Leader will ensure the college supports all new staff as they transition to the college, whether they be a graduate or highly experienced teacher.
The Learning Specialist reports to the Principal via an Assistant Principal.
Time Allowance: up to 3 hours per week
Essential Requirements of the Role
Responsibilities
In recognition of the importance of exemplary practice for improved student learning outcomes, the key roles of the Learning Specialists - Domain Leaders may include but are not limited to:
General Responsibilities:
Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
Please ensure that your application (via Recruitment Online) includes:
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
Applicants wishing further information about the college or this position, are encouraged to contact the Principal, Mr Simon Haber, prior to the closing date of applications.
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.
Brinbeal Secondary College
Our college is expanding, and we are excited to grow our team with a range of positions and opportunities available.
As a college that has recently opened, you will be part of the exciting journey of contributing to a new school culture and the creation of inclusive and engaging teaching in brand new state of the art facilities.
We are seeking dedicated educators who are committed to empowering colleagues and students, playing a pivotal role in our college community. We encourage applications from educators with all levels of experience, from highly accomplished leaders to aspirational leaders looking to advance their career opportunities.
About our School:
Our Facilities:
Stage 1 state of the art educational facilities are now complete and includes:
Stage 2 funding has just been announced in the latest state budget and is due for completion by the start of the 2027 school year.
Our Values:
Brinbeal Secondary College's values are:
Respect - Have honour or regard for the worth of oneself, others and the school environment.
Acceptance - Value all members of the community as they present themselves and wish to be seen.
Aspiration & Achievement - Set ambitious goals and strive to achieve them.
Working at Brinbeal SC:
All staff at Brinbeal Secondary College have qualities which ensure the effective learning & wellbeing of our students at the school.
If you are ready for the next challenge in your career in education and enjoy working collaboratively to enable student success and achievement, feel free to contact Principal Simon Haber either via phone or email to discuss the role further.
School Tours for prospective applicants:
If this opportunity appeals to you, we encourage potential applicants to join us on a school tour, where you can see our amazing facilities in person and see first-hand what it will be like to work at Brinbeal Secondary College. Scheduled tours will be held on; Monday 4th August at 4pm, Thursday 7th August at 8:30am and Thursday 7th August at 4:30pm.
Tour Registration is via: https://forms.office.com/r/R6tymWVgZF