Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Learning Specialist - Range 3
Occupation: Learning specialist
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1486554
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.
Learning Specialists will be highly skilled classroom practitioners who continue to spend the majority of their time in the classroom delivering high-quality teaching and learning and have a range of responsibilities related to their expertise, including teaching demonstration lessons, observing and providing feedback to other teachers and facilitating school-based professional learning. Learning Specialists are expected to have deep knowledge and expertise in high quality teaching and learning in delivering improved achievement, engagement and wellbeing for students. The role of the Learning Specialist will be to model excellence in teaching and learning through demonstration lessons and, mentoring and coaching teachers in improving the skill, knowledge and effectiveness of the teaching workforce.
The Learning Specialist role is aimed at building excellence in teaching and learning within the Teaching Service.
In recognition of the importance of exemplary practice for improved student learning outcomes, the key roles of the Learning Specialists may include but are not limited to:
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
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.
We have an exciting opportunity to join a supportive leadership team.
Are you someone with a strong work ethic, a great sense of humour, and a passion for working as part of a team? Do you approach challenges with a mindset of learning and adaptability? At our school, we believe in leadership through listening and the power of flexibility. If you¿re ready to contribute your skills in a dynamic, open-minded environment, we want to hear from you.
Welcome to Garrang Wilam Primary School, an exciting new school that opened in 2021, located in Truganina. Garrang Wilam (pronounced: gar-rang wil-um) is taken from the Woi-wurrung language, as spoken by the Wurundjeri people, and means `eucalyptus home¿. Our logo means elders and students focused together, and encourages us to `dream big¿.
The Learning Specialist position involves a combination of classroom teaching and an increased level of non face to face teaching time. You will join an existing School Improvement Team which includes Assistant Principals, and a number of other Learning Specialists, supporting teams of teacher through coaching and mentoring.
Primary Purpose of position
At Garrang Wilam Primary School, our Learning Specialist team model and drive high quality teaching and learning programs that support our students and staff. Our students having access to a rich, engaging and safe environment is our biggest priority, and your role within the leadership team will be to ensure this happens. You will be expected to deliver on the following:
School Improvement
~ Collaborate with the Principal Class team to set, monitor and evaluate SSP & AIP Targets
~ Support implementation of major curriculum initiatives that are supported by data analysis to drive literacy & numeracy improvement across the school
~ Support implementation, whilst working alongside other Learning Specialists and staff, of major wellbeing initiatives, such as SWPBS, Disability Inclusion, RR that are supported by data analysis
~ Lead the implementation of the Garrang Wilam Instructional Model & FISO Inquiry Cycle, this includes supporting PLC leaders in leading PLCs
~ Monitor and manage area budgets to ensure teachers and students have adequate resources
~ Drive a culture of trust, quality relationships and individual and collective accountability
Teaching and Learning
~ Support in the development and review of all major scope and sequence documents, sequences of learning and assessment schedules
~ Provide professional learning and collegiate support by building the capacity of others, including providing mentoring, modelling, coaching and effective feedback in both 1:1 and group situations
~ Demonstrate a high level expertise in teaching and learning practice, being an active participant in Professional Learning Communities
~ High level coaching practices to improve teacher capacity and improve outcomes
~ Develop the schools vision and implementation of VTLM 2.0 and VC 2.0, through research and learning within the curriculum leaders team, to ensure an agreed approach to best practice and high quality teaching and learning
Vision
Our students excel in the vibrant, positive and connected community we create together.
Mission
We invite all students to come and learn, to belong and work collaboratively in their pursuit of learning. Our people are invested in deliberate practice to create a community that truly makes a difference. Our community will develop over time through shared experiences and an aligned focus on what matters; learning.
Values
A respect of all cultures and beliefs is an essential characteristic of global citizens, thus we live by a set of values that underpin this. We want our students, staff, parents and community members to show;
The success of our outcomes is due to our collective approach to
Our goals
Our imperatives are
Our Metrics
Teaching and Learning
The instructional framework at Garrang Wilam Primary School is informed by the Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) model. Our school builds a structured evidenced-based approach for teaching and learning, learning from research.
The Pedagogical Model is
Pedagogical approaches include:
For more information please see our website http://garrangwilamps.vic.edu.au/
A focus on Digital Learning, The Arts (Visual and Performing) and Physical Education will be integral to the additional learning provided for our students. Students have access to the latest technologies; including iPads.
Teams of teachers are given time to work and learn together focused on student data and high impact teaching strategies during weekly Professional Learning Community cycles of inquiry. The focus on professional knowledge and practice through feedback and goal setting during the performance and development process ensures all members of staff are continually growing and learning. We are seeking a combination of expert, accomplished and graduate teachers who will deliver a challenging and stimulating curriculum.
A positive nurturing environment which cares for each student and adult, matters. It impacts on our behaviour, our academic success and future mental and physical health. All community members of our school behave in ways that build a positive and vibrant school culture that focuses on wellness and learning. We use the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support framework to drive our approach to positive education.
Learning Spaces
The school includes an administration building, four learning neighbourhoods, including a mix of portables and permanent buildings, a gymnasium complex, outdoor courts and sports fields. Inside the administration building houses a large library, first aid facilities, visual arts space, space for science/ technology and food technology space, titled the `Culinary Haven¿.
The gymnasium complex includes a stadium quality basketball/ netball sized gymnasium with tiered seating, an outstanding music facility which doubles as a stage for the gymnasium.
Teaching spaces at Garrang Wilam Primary School allow learning communities to teach in a variety of ways to ensure peer to peer student and adult learning, as well as a high level of student voice and agency. Spaces have been designed to ensure a mix of explicit, collaborative and independent learning opportunities occur on a daily basis. Some spaces are built fit for purpose; for example the storytelling and presentation area, where others are flexible in design to meet the needs of the inhabitants.
The extensive outdoor spaces include hard courts, full sized grassed football oval, outdoor stage, nature play with a dry creek bed, agility playground and an extensive carpark.
Our community will develop over time through shared experiences and an aligned focus on what matters; learning.
We welcome you to come and join us to build an extraordinary educational experience for all.
To find out more about Garrang Wilam Primary School please contact the Principal, Carly Corr on 7301 7000 or at carly.corr@education.vic.gov.au