Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Learning Specialist - Range 3
Occupation: Learning specialist
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1543458
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 capacity to lead and support the implantation of the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM 2.0) in Mathematics, while aligning and strengthening existing whole-school numeracy practices to improve student outcomes.
In response to SC6 please outline:
A/ How would you work with school leaders, teaching teams and staff to embed the VTLM 2.0 withing existing numeracy structures, programs and professional learning with fidelity?
B/ How would you use assessment and student learning data to monitor impact, identify areas for improvement and drive continuous growth in numeracy outcomes.
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.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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.
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:
Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools.
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in the advertised position at Keilor Heights Primary School. At a time of exciting growth and continuous school improvement, this is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic professional to be part of our community. Keilor Heights Primary School is located in the north-western suburb of East Keilor, in the municipality of Moonee Valley, approximately 16km from Melbourne¿s CBD. It is situated within a quiet residential area on an attractive treed site of approximately two hectares. The school has high quality facilities, including a library, multi-purpose inquiry centre, a dedicated performing arts room, teacher resource room, gymnasium, two full sized netball courts with lights, a canteen and renovated classrooms. The grounds are attractive and include an outdoor amphitheatre, sensory garden, landscaping, student-produced artworks and garden structures. The school also has an oval with a complete synthetic surface and athletics track and will be able to accommodate football and soccer.
The vision of Keilor Heights Primary School (KHPS) is to create a happy, safe and supportive learning environment for all students which will inspire them to challenge and achieve their personal best. We are a School Wide Positive Behaviour School (SWPBS) and focus on the `whole child¿, which includes academic, social and emotional development with every student, with a focus on developing critical thinkers and lifelong learners. This mantra drives the school improvement agenda. The school motto of `Aiming for Excellence¿ guides the daily interaction and ensures that there is a strong partnership between home, school and local community.
Keilor Heights Primary School is zoned and therefore enrolments are from within our catchment area, with a current enrolment of 200 students. We pride ourselves for our inclusiveness and acknowledge and celebrate the diverse cultural backgrounds of our students and families.
The school leadership team consists of a Principal and Assistant Principal, who work with the School Improvement Team, (learning Specialist and Year Level Leaders), driving Curriculum, Student Wellbeing and school priorities across the school.
The school structure is a combination of Straight Year Levels and Multi-Age classes to support the social and academic needs of our students, promoting student leadership, responsibility and collaboration. The specialist program includes Visual Arts, Physical Education, Italian (LOTE) and Performing Arts. The school also provides a large number of support and intervention programs for academic and social and emotional growth, supported by the Education Support Staff. Students have the opportunity to participate in Instrumental Music Tutoring provided by external providers. Keilor Heights Primary School has an extensive sporting program including Inter-School Sports for our senior students. All students also have the opportunity to be involved with House Athletics, Swimming, School Choir, Clubs/Interest Groups, Student Representative Council, Student Leadership, Camps and Excursions.
There is a strong focus of incorporating technology into the classroom to enhance learning. The school provides a range of technology and devices across all year levels for students to develop the skills they require to learn how to be safe and responsible users through our partnership with the Cyber Safety Project.
Please visit our school website at https://www.kheights.vic.edu.aufor further information about our school. Applicants are also welcome to contact our school¿s office on
03 9336 1739 to speak with Victoria Graham (Principal).
Applicants should include a curriculum vitae detailing relevant qualifications and experience, responses to the selection criteria and the names and contact details of three professional referees. Following receipt of your application and shortlisting process, you may be contacted for an interview.
Thank you again for your interest in the position available at our school
Yours sincerely,
Victoria Graham
Principal