Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Learning Specialist - Range 3
Occupation: Learning specialist
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1546494
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.
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.
School Motto - ¿Learning and growing together¿
Purpose
To provide a caring and challenging learning environment that equips children with the necessary skills to become valued members of the community.
Values
Individual excellence
Confidence
Respect
Resilience
School Profile
1. Guiding Principles
Since opening in 1957 we have evolved, improved and maintained a reputation for our emphasis on both curriculum and student welfare. The school aims to provide a happy, secure and supportive environment where decision making, problem solving, critical thinking and environmental issues are developed as children become responsible for their learning.
The school procedures and practices are based on:
An open and consultative management approach that promotes shared problem solving, task assessment and action appraisal.
Clearly stated policies and programs that reflect current initiatives and have stated obtainable goals.
A commitment to the development of an ongoing quality learning environment that develops skills, recognises abilities and celebrates achievement.
Environmentally sound attitudes and habits that reflect an understanding of the world around us.
Students are valued and encouraged to develop pride and respect for their school, parents and the community. Leadership programs are offered in a variety of areas, which enable students to develop sound skills for future needs. The staff is committed to developing the school¿s ethos and work as a team in following the school¿s long term plans.
2. Location and Environment
Primary School No 4764 Preston North East is situated close to Northland Shopping Centre, public transport and parks, at the corner of Laurel and Tyler Streets in East Preston. Plenty Road lies to the north, Murray Road to the south, with Albert Street to the west. Darebin Creek is an important natural boundary to the east.
The school has an extensive catchment area which covers parts of Preston, Reservoir and Heidelberg.
3. Curriculum
Preston NorthEast Primary School offers a challenging and comprehensive curriculum that equips children with the necessary skills and knowledge to become well-adjusted adults and contributing members of the community.
The school maintains an extensive curriculum in the areas of English, Mathematics, LOTE ¿ Italian, Inquiry, Science, Technology, Health & Physical Education and The Arts.
Classroom support is provided in Integration, English as an Additional Language (EAL), Reading Intervention, and the school Prep Transition Program ¿ School Readiness. Students also access inter-school sport, camping and a variety of excursions.
The school caters for newly arrived students through exemplary programs that have been established in the areas of EAL.
The school is committed to fostering well established links with neighbouring educational settings with staff cooperating closely to ensure that curriculum continuity, shared resourcing and transition arrangements are well developed.
School Council plays an active role in school plans, implementing DET guidelines and other local initiatives.
4. Facilities
Preston North East provides a wide range of facilities, both educational and recreational, that are utilised by the school and its community. The school grounds are highlighted by extensive synthetic soccer field, running track and play areas; award winning gardens; security-fenced safe playing area; basketball courts and new playground equipment. Shade sails reflect the school¿s commitment to Sunsmart practices. Information & Communication Technology continues to be a high priority with networked computers in classrooms. An emphasis is placed on current technology with all classrooms having Interactive White Boards. Students also access numerous netbooks and Ipads. Other facilities include canteen, hall, art room, and library, facilities for the disabled, outdoor sporting facilities and staff car park.
5. School Structure/Organisation
Preston North East has a current enrolment of 198 students. Students with a language background other than English (EAL) make up 54% of the enrolment. There are 20% Koori Students. The Integration Aides support several integrated students with multicultural aides supporting our EAL students from Vietnamese, Chinese and Arabic speaking communities.
In 2026 the school has 10 classes. The average number of students per class in FND ¿ Year 6 is 20 students.
Staffing Profile: The school in 2026 has a total teaching staff of 18.0 EFT, comprising
12 classroom teachers, 1 Assistant Principal and 1 Principal;
0.6 EAL/Tutor Coordinator.
2.6 Specialist Staff.
1.0 support staff.
6. Future Plans
Curriculum
The school belongs to the Yarra/Darebin cluster of schools. We feel confident and excited about developing staff that are better equipped to deal with improving educational outcomes and believe that this will make a considerable difference in raising academic achievements. The school works with other schools to implement the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (FISO).