Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Learning Specialist - Range 3
Occupation: Learning specialist
Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton
Reference: 1493519
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.
This new role involves collaborating with the School Improvement and Leadership Teams to embed VTLM 2.0 and enhance learning outcomes for all students. In 2026, our school focus will be on the implementation of our revised instructional and pedagogical models in English. The successful candidate will lead and support the implementation of the English Skills hour, incorporating word study, phonics, spelling and reading fluency.
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
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 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.
Orrvale Primary School, with a current enrolment of 384 students, is located 5 km south-east of Shepparton, surrounded by local orchards. We enjoy the advantages of a larger primary school within a rural setting, where community involvement is highly valued.
We provide a broad range of specialist and extra-curricular programs including Physical Education, Health, Visual Arts, STEM, and Italian (LOTE). Our 18 classes are structured with straight Foundation classes and composite groupings across other year levels. A whole-school curriculum plan and year-level scope and sequence documents, aligned with the Victorian Curriculum, guide teaching across all learning areas. Our instructional approaches in Literacy and Numeracy are evidence-based, consistent across the school, and designed to ensure high levels of teacher clarity, student engagement, and academic growth. The timetable is structured to support Professional Learning Communities, providing regular time for collaboration, planning, and reflection.
High staff morale and strong community partnerships create a positive school atmosphere where students, staff, and families take pride in the school. Families are actively engaged in their child¿s learning, and regular collaboration between home and school is viewed as essential for student success.
Our staff are dedicated to improving student outcomes. Students are supported to identify and articulate the skills they need to progress to the next stage of their development in both English and Mathematics.
Orrvale places a strong emphasis on student engagement and wellbeing. A range of proactive programs¿including woodworking, DRUMBEAT, structured lunchtime activities, Art Play, Secret Agent Society, and Bike Mechanics¿are coordinated by the Wellbeing Leader.
Emotional Intelligence forms the foundation of our wellbeing and culture. Orrvale has become recognised as a leader in this area, embedding the RULER approach to develop students¿ emotional literacy. RULER promotes empathy, perspective-taking, and self-awareness, leading to more supportive, compassionate classrooms and improved academic achievement.
Our school community continues to grow in cultural diversity. Currently, 43 students speak English as an additional language, representing nine languages, with the largest groups from India and Turkey. We also proudly support 28 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and actively recognise and celebrate Indigenous cultures. Orrvale is strongly committed to inclusion, with 119 students supported through the NCCD. Carefully planned programs, delivered in a caring and inclusive environment, ensure that every child is supported to reach their full potential.