Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Learning Specialist - Range 3
Occupation: Learning specialist
Location: Loddon Mallee - Mildura
Reference: 1494497
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
This Learning Specialist position may hold one of a range of portfolios, including:
Please consider this when writing the application and reference in your selection criteria.
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.
Ouyen P-12 College was formed in 2009, combining the former Ouyen Primary and Secondary Schools. Both schools brought with them a proud history of achievement and pride in their academic, sporting and extra-curricular programs.
The school has an enrolment in 2025 of 196 students. The school boasts not only a strong record of student achievement, but also high levels of student engagement and satisfaction. Ouyen P-12 College provides a comprehensive curriculum aimed at preparing students for the 21st Century, allowing students to develop academically, socially and emotionally to meet the needs of a changing society. The school has an exemplary record in regards to students leaving the college to attend tertiary education, gain apprenticeships or engage in meaningful employment. There has been significant work done to ensure students have adequate pathways to achieve their aspirations, with a wide range of VCE, VCAL & VET subjects available.
Ouyen P-12 College prides itself on being a showcase for other rural and remote schools catering for students from Foundation to Year 12. Ouyen P-12 has a thorough sports program that allows students opportunities to represent the school at regional and state level. Lunchtime and after-school training sessions, funded transport to representative carnivals and designated Physical Education, Health & Sports programs, support this program.
We have a structured public speaking and debating curriculum that allows our students opportunities to participate in competitions across the state. The school is also developing a strong performing arts culture, with productions held in each of the last two years.
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Ouyen is situated in the North-West of Victoria, close to the South Australian and New South Wales borders. The township has a population of around 1,000 people, with the district housing around 2,000. We have highly affordable teacher houses and a range of Health and Community services available in town.
The town has also recently built a lake on the outskirts of town, perfect for fishing and skiing. We also have access to a range of sports, with local teams competing in football, netball, cricket, tennis, basketball and lawn bowls. Working in a rural school allows greater opportunities to gain experience across a wide range of areas. Our students are friendly and respectful, with high standards of student behaviour.