Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Learning Specialist - Range 3
Occupation: Learning specialist
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1536419
Aintree North Primary School (interim name) is an exciting and dynamic new school to open in 2027 and is located approximately 35-40 minutes from the Melbourne CBD on the lands of the Wurundjeri Peoples. The school is part of an educational and sporting precinct in the suburb of Aintree in the west of Melbourne. We have provision for 700 students with many being able to walk or ride to and from school.
The school will be culturally diverse with over 50% of the Aintree population having a language other than English with the largest immigrant groups being Indian, New Zealander, Sri Lankan and Filipino. This diversity of our school will be a significant strength that enriches learning and strengthens relationships. By embracing and valuing our varied cultural backgrounds, experiences and perspectives within our school, we will foster greater understanding, empathy and respect among the students and staff. The diversity positively shapes our culture, helping to create an inclusive environment where all individuals feel seen, respected and valued and where differences are celebrated as a source of learning and connection.
There are key design features or our school which make explicit connections to the land and pay respect to the Wurundjeri people. This will play a significant role in our school culture and ways of working moving forward.
Our school will be supported by a range of high quality fit-for-purpose learning spaces that enhance and enrich student learning. Specialist spaces, including a full size gym, student kitchen, art and performing arts spaces, break out learning areas, sensory rooms, library and STEM spaces surrounded by Indigenous gardens provide diverse and engaging environments where the students can explore, create, collaborate and extend their thinking. These spaces are intentionally designed to support different learning needs and styles fostering deeper engagement and enabling hands on learning that compliment and strengthen classroom programs.
Our school's vision is to nurture children who care deeply, act courageously, commit wholeheartedly and contribute meaningfully to their community.
At Aintree North Primary School (interim name) we know that it takes a village to raise a child. Our school¿s mission is to empower students through meaningful learning experiences, strong relationships, and opportunities for service. We recognise that raising a child is a shared responsibility, and we'll work together as a community to nurture compassion, courage, commitment and a sense of purpose.
Our values are: Care, Courage, Commitment and Community.
At the heart of our brand-new school is a rare and exciting opportunity: to shape something from the ground up and the people who join us will define what it becomes. We are seeking individuals who lead with care, value community, show deep commitment, and act with courage. These are the people who will set the tone, model our expectations, and help build a culture where every student and colleague feels supported, challenged, and inspired.
Please refer to "other information" below for important information about submitting your video response addressing the following criteria.
Learning Specialist - Literacy
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
Important - Video Response Application Requirements
To apply for a position at ANPS (interim name), please submit the following:
1. A comprehensive CV with at least 3 references and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) addressed to the Principal and submitted on School Jobs Victoria attached to this job vacancy, outlining:
2. A video response (maximum 3 minutes) that responds to the following prompt:
"Demonstrate how your teaching reflects our three Key Selection Criteria. Share examples from your practice that demonstrate how you design purposeful learning, work collaboratively with others, and create an inclusive environment for all learners"
Your video should reflect your:
Please send your video file or video link to: [email protected] by the application due date.
Using a video response:
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.