Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Learning Specialist - Range 3
Occupation: Learning specialist
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1494061
Selection Criteria
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.
Responsibilities
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:
¿ Demonstrating high-level expertise in teaching and learning practice
¿ Modelling exemplary classroom practice including through teaching demonstration lessons
¿ Working with the school leadership team to develop a shared view of highly effective teacher practice
¿ Leading and modelling the implementation of whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and delivery
¿ Playing a key role in the provision of professional learning, including through developing processes and protocols for observation and feedback of teacher practice and peer collaboration
¿ Modelling effective learning practice and supporting teachers to seek, analyse and act on feedback and on their practice
¿ Providing evidence-based feedback to teaching staff to inform their effectiveness and development
¿ Providing expert advice about the context, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
¿ Supervising and training one or more student teachers and mentoring and/or coaching teachers
¿ Modelling exemplary use of student data to inform teaching approaches
¿ Developing and promoting school-wide professional learning structures, processes and protocols through Professional Learning Communities
¿ Modelling exemplary professional learning practice included through seeking feedback from other teachers and leaders on their own classroom practice as part of critical reflection and inquiry to improve practice
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
Advice to Applicants
Written Applications
Applicants are free to structure applications in any manner they choose, but must ensure that the following are included:
A specific response to all of the Key Selection Criteria and position details. It is suggested that applicants limit their responses to no more than 1 page for each of the 5 criteria.
A Cover Letter introducing yourself and providing your name, record number (if currently employed by DET), home address, telephone numbers (home, work and mobile) and the vacancy number of the position.
A summary of experience and qualifications.
The names and contact details of three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the Key Selection Criteria.
Please note: The selection panel may contact referees other than those listed.
Selection Panel
¿ Principal
¿ Principal Nominee
¿ Staff representative
The Selection Process will involve the following steps:
1. Receipt of application by the closing date
2. Short listing of applicants
3. Interview process (applicants may be invited back for a second interview)
4. Referee Checks (these may occur prior and /or after the interviews).
Note: The panel reserves the right to contact others outside of the list of referees provided by the applicant.
1. On making a decision to appoint, a job offer will be made to the successful applicant.
Further Information
All applicants or interested parties are encouraged to contact the school, principal Gavin Nelson, for further information.
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.
An exciting opportunity presents for a new 3 year tenure for a Learning Specialist, Mathematics, at Little River Primary School commencing in 2026. Currently on our journey to implementing Maths 2.0 alongside VTLM 2.0.
Our Vision:
Our school values are Respect, Responsibility, Inclusion, Dedication and these provide the framework for our positive learning environment. Student, parent and staff relationships are highly valued, encouraging all to feel engaged and connected as a community of learners. Students who feel safe, challenged and supported by a positive school environment are able to aspire to be the best they can.
There are currently 102 students enrolled at the school and our 2026 enrolment is expected to be 110.
The school operates specialist programs in Performing Arts, PE, Art and Indonesian.
We believe in improving student learning through teacher collaboration and in partnership with parents. All of our teachers collaborate in PLC teams, planning, teaching, moderating and assessing.
We have beautiful, flexible learning spaces that support collaboration for teachers and students alike.
We are committed to providing our students with the skills and attitudes that will be needed in their future. We have a strong focus on developing their literacy and numeracy skills as well as deepening their curiosity, knowledge and understanding of the world around them.
Little River Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic educationalist who is committed to contributing towards the achievement of high standards in learning (for students and themselves), is a hands-on team-player, is actively involved in developing personal skills, is flexible and adaptable, and is passionate about education.