Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Learning Specialist - Range 3
Occupation: Learning specialist
Location: Barwon South West - Corangamite
Reference: 1491394
Selection Criteria
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.
Role
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.
Responsibilities
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:
- Demonstrating high-level expertise in teaching and learning practice
- Modelling exemplary classroom practice including through teaching demonstration lessons
- Working with the school leadership team to develop a shared view of highly effective teacher practice
- Leading and modelling the implementation of whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and delivery
- Playing a key role in the provision of professional learning, including through developing processes and protocols for observation and feedback of teacher practice and peer collaboration
- Modelling effective learning practice and supporting teachers to seek, analyse and act on feedback and on their practice
- Providing evidence-based feedback to teaching staff to inform their effectiveness and development
- Providing expert advice about the context, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
- Supervising and training one or more student teachers and mentoring and/or coaching teachers
- Modelling exemplary use of student data to inform teaching approaches
- Developing and promoting school-wide professional learning structures, processes and protocols through Professional Learning Communities
- Modelling exemplary professional learning practice included through seeking feedback from other teachers and leaders on their own classroom practice as part of critical reflection and inquiry to improve practice
Who May Apply
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.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
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]
Child Safe Standards
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
DE Values
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
Other Information
Learning Specialist (Years 5 - 8) Ongoing: 3 year tenure
Focus on T & L insturctional leadership including instructional coaching.
Teaching load potentially in Years 7 & 8 - Maths, English, Humanities or Science.
Please call to discuss the role.
Conditions of Employment
- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
VIT LANTITE
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.
Location Profile
Purpose
Timboon P-12 School is committed to continuous improvement in our learning and teaching that reflects current and future learning needs. The school is proud of a culture that provides quality learning opportunities with a focus on ensuring that all members of the school experience success that leads to their chosen pathway of further education or employment.
Values
Through the implementation of the Respectful Relationships Program, the school values are RESPECT, COMMITMENT and EMPATHY. Timboon P-12 School is a school where relationships are based on trust and mutual respect: Where the contributions of all are valued and acknowledged. These values are underpinned by the school motto: ¿Strength through Understanding¿ by providing high levels of academic, social and emotional learning for all our students.
Environmental Context
Socio-demographic Composition
Timboon P-12 School is located on one campus of eight picturesque tree filled hectares, 53 kilometres east of Warrnambool.
The town of Timboon is the focal point of a remote, rural community economically dependent on the dairy industry; the development of a local boutique food producers trail is adding to the town¿s tourism appeal created by its proximity to coastal and marine national parks. Timboon P-12 School is close to tourist destinations along the Shipwreck Coast and this provides employment in the hospitality industry. Agribusiness, gas production, education and health services also provide valuable employment.
The school has a modern School/Community Library, industry-standard Food Technology, school hall, metalwork and woodwork facilities, a canteen, Agri-centre and shares a sporting complex with the local community.
In 2019 the school officially opened a $5-Million-dollar redevelopment. This included a brand-new secondary wing with classrooms and specialist spaces. There are open spaces for students but also traditional classrooms. The primary campus moved into redeveloped classroom in 2019, previously occupied by the Secondary. The primary section is spread over 3 buildings including the original school built in 1948.
Curriculum Provision
The school provides a comprehensive curriculum with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy. Instruction is based on teaching students at the point of need, using Gradual Release of Responsibility to develop independence and enhance the engagement of all students. Curriculum initiatives include; Sounds Write, Primary Science, STEM and ICT curriculum, and a wide selection of VET subjects. An extensive list of VCE and VCE VM subjects is available to students. An integrated curriculum program and unit system address the domains of Science, Humanities/History, Design and Technology, The Arts, Civics and Citizenship, Health, and LOTE which are cross-referenced with literacy. Specialist teachers provide targeted instruction. Interdisciplinary, personal, and social learning are addressed within the domains and supported by a range of Outdoor Education camps and excursions. Students with special needs are well supported by Educational Support Staff and a Special Needs Coordinator. Individual Education Plans are developed across the school for students well above and well-below the expected level of the curriculum. Individual pathway interviews take place for all students in years 10 to 12.
In 2012 the 
innovative Timboon Agriculture Project was created. It is a school/industry partnership initiative through which businesses and community members support and work with Timboon P-12 School¿s teaching staff to integrate `real-life learning¿ into the curriculum to:
- Support student learning and increase applied learning opportunities,
- Increase student awareness of preparation for and interest in agricultural education pathways and careers,
- Increase school engagement with the local community,
- Improve retention of students at secondary level, and retention or return of school leavers to the district.
The `TAP¿ (Timboon Agriculture Project) program is based around the local Agriculture Industry and is well supported by families, local business and community.
Extra-Curricula
The school is an active participant in district sports, including team and individual events. Students are encouraged to participate in instrumental music lessons provided at school and rock bands in Year 6. Every second year, the school runs a musical/theatre production. The school supports local community events, such as Crayfest, ANZAC, and Remembrance Day commemorations.
Student leadership roles exist throughout the school, including School Captains, House Captains, Student Representative Council and Junior School Council members.