Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Learning Specialist - Range 3
Occupation: Learning specialist
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 1486987
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.
SC6 Demonstrated capacity to lead the strategic development of a whole-school instructional plan aligned with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM 2.0), with a focus on coherence, progression, and high-quality instructional design. Proven ability to establish curriculum systems and structures, and to build the collective capacity of staff to create a culture of teaching and learning excellence from the outset.
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 a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.
Biyala Primary School Opening 2026
Location: 170 Coastside Drive, Armstrong Creek, 3217
Biyala Primary School is an exciting new school opening in Term 1, 2026 to meet the needs of the growing Armstrong Creek community. Our school has been thoughtfully designed to foster a culture of high expectations, strong wellbeing, and excellence in learning, from the very first day.
Key Features of the School:
Our Vision:
Biyala Primary School will be a place where every child thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. We are committed to building a school culture that prioritises strong relationships, high-quality teaching, and consistency across all learning environments.
Our approach will be underpinned by:
Opportunities for Staff:
As a foundation staff member, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the culture, practices, and traditions of Biyala Primary School from the ground up. We are seeking passionate, high-performing educators who:
Join Us:
Biyala Primary School presents a rare opportunity to be part of something special from day one. If you are a dynamic educator who shares our vision for excellence, belonging, and community connection, we invite you to apply and help us create a school where every child, every staff member, and every family can belong and thrive.
Application Details:
Please note: For the remainder of 2025, the Learning Specialist will work as part of the Leadership Team to establish structures, processes and protocols in preparation for the schools opening in 2026. All leadership roles will have a teaching component attached due to the number of students in the first year. This will be revised accordingly as the school grows.
Please submit your Cover Letter, CV and responses to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as one PDF document titled with your name. Include the contact details of three referees (phone and email preferred).
If you would like further information about this role, please contact Shannon Cormack Principal: [email protected] or 0408 356 709
Website: https://www.schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au/biyala-primary-school