Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Learning Specialist - Range 3
Occupation: Learning specialist
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1504096
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
We are seeking an experienced learning specialist who will be overseeing the curriculum focusing on Literacy and Numeracy. There will be provision for the successful candidate to be released from classroom duties one day a week to attend planning and mentor our staff. Selby Primary School has just completed a thorough review process and the Learning Specialist will be supporting the goals and targets outlined in the new strategic plan.
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.
Selby Primary School is located in the Dandenong Ranges approximately 50 kilometres east of Melbourne.
The students at Selby Primary School draw from families with a socio-economic profile higher than the state average. The Student Family Occupation and Education (SFOE) index of the school in 2025 was 0.1335, indicating a lower likelihood of education disadvantage when compared to the state.
In 2025 school staffing comprises of 1 principal, 13 teaching and 4 Education Support staff and 1 Administration staff. For the 2025 school year, Selby Primary School has a confirmed enrolment of 165 students, across 8 classes. The student population is broadly representative of the local community, with 53% male and 47% female students.
Selby Primary School is committed to providing high-quality, inclusive education within stimulating and challenging learning environments. The school's teaching and learning approach is guided by the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM 2.0), with a focus on collaborative planning, high expectations for all students, and evidence-based practice. As a Victorian Professional Learning Communities (PLC) school, Selby Primary School supports staff to work in high-functioning teams that regularly assess, monitor, and respond to student learning needs.
The school curriculum includes the key learning areas of Literacy, Numeracy, Physical Education, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Japanese, and Inquiry learning. Prep classes also include student led learning investigations which provide hands-on learning opportunities which support students¿ transition to primary school.
The school promotes the values of Respect, Resilience, Confidence and Personal Best, with restorative practices embedded in everyday interactions. These values underpin the approach to School Wide Positive Behaviour framework implemented in the classrooms.
There is an agreed, consistent whole school approach to student management and wellbeing. Selby is a leading school in School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) and expected behaviours are clearly defined around the school¿s values. These expectations are visible throughout the school and students receive specific feedback when demonstrating the expected behaviours. The expected behaviours are also taught both in class and through our cross-age mentor group sessions which run weekly.
A whole school Student Leadership program led by the Year 6 students runs each week with student leaders engaging with students across the school. Year 5 students all have a Prep buddy which runs at the same time to support the Prep students transition into the school and prepare the Year 5 students for their leadership roles the following year.
Selby Primary School has a culture of high expectations and is a positive and inclusive school. We recognise the key role that parents play in children's learning. The school enjoys a strong sense of community and encourages positive, supportive partnerships between students, parents and staff. These factors make Selby `A place to belong.¿