Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Learning Specialist - Range 3
Occupation: Learning specialist
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 1542763
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
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.
Biyala Primary School Armstrong Creek
Location: 170 Coastside Drive, Armstrong Creek, 3217
Biyala Primary School is a growing school in the heart of the Armstrong Creek community. Having opened in Term 1, 2026, Biyala has established strong foundations in its first year, with a clear focus on high expectations, strong relationships, student wellbeing and excellence in learning.
As we enter our second year, our school community continues to grow. We are seeking passionate and committed teachers who are excited to join a positive, high-performing school.
Our School
Biyala provides contemporary, purpose-built learning environments designed to support high-quality teaching, student engagement and collaboration. The school is designed to grow to approximately 650 students from Prep to Year 6 and includes a co-located kindergarten, creating strong early learning connections for local families.
Our Vision and Values
Our vision is to create a thriving learning community where every child feels seen, supported and inspired to succeed.
We aim to empower learners to grow academically, socially and emotionally through high expectations, strong relationships and a culture of gratitude and care.
Our values of Gratitude, Kindness and Excellence underpin everything we do:
Our motto is:
Grow with Gratitude, Lead with Kindness, Succeed with Excellence.
Teaching and Learning
At Biyala, we believe that great teaching is built on high expectations and strong relationships.
Our approach is underpinned by the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0, Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and the Biyala Instructional Model. We place a strong emphasis on explicit teaching, effective planning and assessment, evidence-informed practice and consistent routines.
We value the Art of Teaching knowing students well, exercising professional judgement and making purposeful decisions that respond to the needs of every learner.
Our staff work collaboratively and are supported to develop their practice through professional learning, feedback and continuous improvement.
Our Culture
Our first year has focused on establishing a positive, connected and predictable school culture. We believe students thrive when expectations are clear, routines are consistent and relationships are strong.
We are looking for teachers who:
Join Biyala in 2027
Joining Biyala in 2027 is an opportunity to become part of a school with strong foundations, a clear sense of purpose and an exciting future.
As our school continues to grow, we are looking for teachers who want to contribute to our culture, strengthen their own practice and make a genuine difference to the learning and wellbeing of our students.
If you share our commitment to high expectations, strong relationships and excellence in learning, we would love to hear from you.
Application Details
Please submit your Cover Letter, CV and responses to the Key Selection Criteria as one PDF document, titled with your name. Please include the contact details of three referees (phone and email preferred).
For further information about the role, please contact Shannon Cormack Principal on 0408 356 709.