Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Learning Specialist - Range 3
Occupation: Learning specialist
Location: Gippsland - Baw Baw
Reference: 1550843
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.
Warragul North Primary School, located in West Gippsland, is committed to building connectedness to school and strengthening positive relationships with students and the school community. Through our school¿s motto `Together we Grow¿ and our school vision `together we grow as a school community to nurture a sense of pride and belonging through active learning, curiosity and creating new experiences¿ the school promotes a positive, safe and supportive learning culture. Improving students social, emotional, behavioural, and academic outcomes is a whole school priority. We also encourage the development of independence, active participation, and leadership within the school and wider community. Family involvement and engagement is a vital part of our school community and culture. Our values of respect, inclusion, creativity, and kindness are at the heart of everything we do.
At Warragul North Primary School, we have a collaborative culture where dedicated staff work in Year Level Pods to combine their expertise to ensure quality curriculum planning and implementation. All staff have high expectations for every student, and this is reflected in students¿ positive attitude to learning and belief in themselves. Our universal tier 1 approach is supported by all staff and underpins the learning culture we have built at the school.
The Teaching, Learning and Wellbeing model at Warragul North Primary School focuses on building active learning, is informed by evidence and is aligned to the Victorian Curriculum. We provide a curriculum which is relevant, challenging and engaging for learners in their primary school years, encouraging students to investigate, communicate and become lifelong learners with curious minds and a bright future. All students have access to a range of supports in their classrooms, complimenting the teaching and learning programs offered.
Warragul North Primary School offers a range of opportunities and experiences for our students to engage in during their schooling years. These include but are not limited to; Pod Quests, Play-inspired Learning Opportunities, Lunchtime Activities, Senior and Junior Sports Carnivals and Events, Camps, Excursions and Incursions, Student Leadership, and Concerts. We offer an extensive specialist approach including Physical Education, Digital & Design, Visual Art, Languages (Japanese), STEM and Library ¿ Storytime.