Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Learning Specialist - Range 3
Occupation: Learning specialist
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1521556
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.
Hillsmeade Primary School is located in Narre Warren South, approximately 52 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. We are a large and vibrant learning community, with an enrolment of approximately 722 students, committed to continual growth and excellence in both learning and wellbeing.
Our vision is to continually grow and learn together by supporting individual abilities, striving for excellence in academic achievement, celebrating diverse backgrounds and cultures, and developing global citizens prepared for an ever-changing society. This vision underpins all aspects of school life and is brought to life through our core values of Kindness, Respect and Resilience, which are embedded across our teaching, learning and wellbeing practices.
Hillsmeade is a proudly diverse school community, with 38% of students having English as an Additional Language and a small percentage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. We value inclusion and ensure every student is supported within a safe, supportive and stimulating environment where they are encouraged to reach their full potential. Our commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in strong student outcomes and positive staff and community feedback, including high levels of endorsement in both staff and parent opinion surveys.
We provide a wide range of opportunities to enrich student learning, including leadership programs, interschool sport, camps, excursions and extra-curricular experiences. Our Early Learning Centre, rated Exceeding, offers 3- and 4-year-old kindergarten and long day care, while our Out of School Hours Care program further supports families. Strong partnerships with our community, including an active School Council and a joint-use agreement with the City of Casey, enhance opportunities for students and families.
Hillsmeade Primary School has a highly skilled and collaborative workforce, including Principal class, leadership, teaching and education support staff, all committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning. We foster a culture of collaboration, professional growth and collective responsibility for student success.
Hillsmeade Primary School is a child safe organisation. We are committed to providing a child-friendly environment where children feel safe, are empowered, and have their voices heard in decisions that affect them. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.
At Hillsmeade, students, staff and families feel welcomed, included and proud to be part of our school community.