Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Learning Specialist - Range 3
Occupation: Learning specialist
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 1495096
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.
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:
Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools.
South Yarra Primary School is one of the oldest continuously operating primary schools in Victoria, established in 1854, and one of only a few schools within the City of Melbourne. The school is five kilometres from the Melbourne CBD and benefits from its unique location, opening onto Fawkner Park, known as The School on the Park.
The school has been providing education for 171 years. The current enrolment of 437 students comprises 223 girls and 214 boys across 21 classes. We are proud of our diversity and are sensitive to the varying family, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds of all our students.
South Yarra Primary School places a strong emphasis on both learning and wellbeing, considering them top priorities. We are committed to excellence across the curriculum, with our leadership and teaching teams dedicated to achieving high-quality outcomes. Our explicit teaching and learning program focuses on each individual student, and the school is intentionally structured to maximise learning opportunities for all. Teachers differentiate the curriculum and personalise learning to meet the diverse needs of our students. Our programs align with the prescribed curriculum for all Victorian government schools.
The staff profile consists of 3.0 Principal Class, 28 teachers, and 11 Education Support Staff. The school has a highly professional and committed team of teachers and support personnel whose skills, attributes, and experience create a challenging yet supportive learning environment. Our model of collaborative decision-making and distributed leadership strengthens and enriches the shared responsibility our staff hold for the effective operation of the school.
A key strength of our school is the strong sense of community among students, families, staff, local residents, and businesses. We enjoy a high level of parental involvement and support, and the home-school partnership is highly valued. The percentage endorsement by parents on their General School Satisfaction, as reported in the annual Parent/Caregiver/Guardian Opinion Survey, was over 94%.
Our vision is to strive for a rich, high-performing learning community that is inclusive and maximises opportunities for all. Our School Values¿Respect, Responsibility, Friendliness, Caring for Others, Valuing Difference, and Including Others¿underpin this vision.
In 2023, our school successfully underwent a comprehensive four-year review. The review team commended the outstanding achievements of our staff in fostering a high-performing and positive school culture, which has significantly enhanced learning opportunities for all students. Additionally, the team recognised our staff¿s dedication in implementing our Instructional Model, which incorporates diverse teaching and learning strategies to ensure active engagement and success among students. Remarkably, the school received an Excelling rating in all five areas of the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (FISO 2.0)¿Leadership, Teaching and Learning, Assessment, Engagement and Support, and Resources¿with Excelling being the highest possible rating.
The Induction Program for new and graduate teachers is guided by the key aspects of our school vision and ethos, in alignment with Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) requirements. This program emphasises mentorship by individuals and teams, adherence to recommended guidelines, and professional learning opportunities with our in-situ consultants and staff mentors to ensure new teachers receive the necessary support and information to perform their roles effectively.
We maintain a strong collaborative relationship with our network and local cluster of schools. We regularly host tours for local and state colleagues, sharing professional knowledge, practices, and resources across the broader education community.
Specialist programs are offered in Physical Education, Visual Arts, S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics), Drama/Music, and French. Additionally, a wide range of extracurricular activities is available to cater to the diverse interests, passions, and talents of our students. We are committed to providing positive learning experiences that engage, challenge, and inspire every student.