Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Learning Specialist - Range 3
Occupation: Learning specialist
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1519806
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
Please ensure that your application includes:
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
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.
Scoresby Primary School
Scoresby Primary School is situated in the outer Eastern suburbs of Melbourne within the City of Knox and has served its community since 1872. Scoresby PS celebrated 150 years of continuous education in 2022, being one of the first 130 schools established by the Victorian Department of Education in 1872. The school was relocated from the original site to its current location in 1976. Student enrolment sits around the 110-student mark, with future growth anticipated. We currently have 6 grades in 2026. Our specialist programs are ¿ Physical Education, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Science, Robotics and Cultural Studies.
The school is a central part of this community. Community events are well supported by the school. The values of Honesty Excellence Acceptance Respect and Trust underpin the community expectations ¿ the HEART of Scoresby is at the core of all our interactions. Scoresby Primary School has an SFO Index of 0.4075.
Much work has been done to focus staff on Teaching and Learning with an emphasis on the gathering and interpretation of key data to inform planning and teaching. Staff willingly commit to professional learning and are constantly looking to implement best practice in their classroom programs. Scoresby`s curriculum delivery emphasizes the development of exemplary teaching and quality learning. These priorities promote the growth of English and Mathematics, including the use of Digital Technologies within a balanced Integrated Curriculum. Children are encouraged to strive towards greater independence and responsibility in their learning and supported to build skills as lifelong learners.
The school buildings are set in attractive grounds and feature extensive play and recreational areas. There are three playground structures, one for each section of the school. The school features a modern Library, an Outdoor Learning Area, Visual & Performing Arts Rooms and a School Hall. The school is preparing the students for the 21st century through well-resourced Information Technology, including iPads, robotics, coding and digital learning. Our two-lane athletics track is a wonderful physical feature of our spacious playground area. Completed at the end of January 2016 is an amazing undercover and outdoor learning space and stage, complete with synthetic turf for our basketball and netball courts.
The school is supported by a cohesive, focused and supportive School Council, the members of which are committed to the ongoing improvement and development of the school. The school community is strongly committed to the provision of a caring, safe and happy educational environment. The school promotes and encourages community involvement in the Teaching and Learning program while developing trust, cooperation and respect amongst all community members.