Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Learning Specialist - Range 3
Occupation: Learning specialist
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1532008
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.
Prospective Staff Tour Dates:
06th and 27th August from 4:00pm to 4:30pm
Join Us in Shaping a New School Community
This is a rare opportunity to be part of a founding team helping to shape the culture, practices, and identity of a new school. We welcome passionate, reflective and forward-thinking staff who want to make a lasting difference.
Welcome to Kulap Primary School
Kulap Primary School is a brand-new, government primary school opened in the heart of Clyde's Riverland estate, within the City of Casey-one of Victoria's fastest-growing and most diverse communities. Kulap will cater for students from Foundation to Year 6 with capacity for up to 525 students, including a co-located kindergarten to support seamless early years transition.
We are proud to be part of the Victorian Government's investment in high-quality education and community infrastructure. Kulap Primary School will be more than a place of learning-it will be a community hub, a centre for growth, innovation, and wellbeing.
Vision, Mission and Values Our Vision
Kulap Primary School's vision is to empower every child to thrive - academically, socially, and emotionally, in a nurturing and inclusive community that values curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our Mission
Kulap Primary School's mission is to provide students with the best possible foundation in life through a well-rounded education.
Our Values - THRIVE
Teamwork - We work together, listen to one another, and share ideas to achieve common goals. Honesty - We act with integrity, tell the truth, and take responsibility for our actions.
Respect - We treat ourselves, others, and our environment with kindness, understanding, and dignity. Inclusion - We embrace diversity and ensure everyone feels safe, valued, and supported.
Valiant (Perseverance) - We keep going when things are challenging, showing resilience and a commitment to improvement.
Excellence - We strive to do our best in all that we do, setting high standards and taking pride in our achievements.
Facilities & Design
Our school will feature state-of-the-art, environmentally sustainable buildings and outdoor spaces that are safe, accessible, and future-focused. These include:
Curriculum & Instructional Approach
Kulap Primary School's curriculum will align with the Victorian Curriculum and reflect a balanced approach to teaching and learning that includes:
We will implement a Professional Learning Community (PLC) model supported by FISO 2.0 and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) to ensure ongoing student achievement and teacher growth.
Student Wellbeing & Inclusion
At Kulap, wellbeing is not an add-on-it is foundational. Our proactive and inclusive wellbeing framework will include:
Community Engagement & Partnerships
We believe in the power of school-family-community partnerships. Our approach includes:
Our Staff Culture
Kulap Primary School will foster a collaborative, professional, and innovative teaching culture. Staff will benefit from:
A Place for Every Learner
Kulap Primary School is proud to be a culturally diverse and inclusive learning community. We will serve a vibrant population, with students from a range of cultural and language backgrounds, including Punjabi, Sinhalese, and Hazaraghi, alongside representation from the Koorie community. We anticipate to have 45% of students from EAL backgrounds. We believe every child can learn and will be empowered to reach their full potential.