Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Learning Specialist - Range 3
Occupation: Learning specialist
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1487062
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.
SC 6 Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with colleagues to strengthen teaching and learning practices, through mentoring, coaching, and professional dialogue that supports staff development and contributes to improved student 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.
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.
Yurran P-9 College is situated in the Point Cook Southwest area of East Werribee. We are a new Prep to Year 9 college opening in January 2026 with Foundation to Year 5 enrolments only, with subsequent year levels being added each year. The school will have places for up to 1,250 students (650 primary and 600 secondary places) when complete. Located adjacent to the new Kindergarten, Ngurraga School, and close to the future Point Cook Southwest town centre, our school is ideally placed at the heart of a thriving new community.
We are committed to supporting each child and creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment where every student is supported to achieve excellence in all areas of learning and wellbeing.
Our students benefit from having teachers with a range of different experiences and skills working together in teams, to support the learning of all students. We offer a broad curriculum based on building strong foundations in Literacy and Numeracy. Our curriculum is further enhanced by outstanding specialist programs in Physical Education, Science, Technology and Arts.
We are seeking dedicated educators who are committed to empowering colleagues and students, playing a pivotal role in building an aspirational college community.
Teaching and Learning
Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to cater for the individual needs of a diverse range of students. We promote and implement evidence-based teaching and learning strategies. We aim to deliver high quality education to improve student outcomes in Numeracy and Literacy underpinned by a strong wellbeing strategy.
This will be achieved through the implementation of Professional Learning Community, an innovative curriculum and an Instructional Model, to guide us in implementing consistent, high quality, assessment, teaching and learning practices with clear expectations for staff, students and parents.
School Vision and Values
At Yurran P-9 College our vision is to provide a quality education which empowers all students to explore their potential, strive for excellence and grow into individuals who contribute positively to their communities.
Our core values Respect, Growth Mindset, and Learning guide every action and decision, helping students thrive both at school and beyond.
We are committed to building strong partnerships with families, believing that together we can support every students learning and wellbeing journey.
We will open day 1, Term 2026 and initially share the site of Ngurraga School. The Yurran P-9 College's site is expected to be completed Term 3, 2027. While sharing sites, both schools will operate independently. Details of the project can be found on the following link: https://www.schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au/yurran-p-9-college
If you would like further information about the role, please contact the College Principal (Sadia Toqeer) on 0409 749 572.