Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Learning Specialist - Range 3
Occupation: Learning specialist
Location: Barwon South West - Moyne
Reference: 1492626
SC 1 Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum. Demonstrated ability to model exemplary teaching practice, including the teaching of science and numeracy skills, 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 or skills to support the development of staff understanding and implementation of differentiated curriculum and pedagogy for literacy across the school
The Learning Specialist is a highly skilled classroom teacher who will spend the majority of their time in the classroom delivering high quality teaching and learning. The Learning Specialist will also work with the College¿s Leadership team to develop and implement the College¿s professional learning agenda, focussing on teacher motivation and skill development and supporting the ongoing improvement of teacher practice in the areas of learning and engagement.
Working with well established school based models, as well as the DoE Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 and associated resources, the Learning Specialist will help drive a culture of growth and consistency across the College.
The key responsibilities of the Learning Specialist may include but are not limited to:
- Working with the school leadership team and DoE resources to develop a shared view of highly effective teacher practice, and a whole school professional learning plan;
- Modelling the use of student data to inform teaching approaches at a classroom level and supporting the school to make evidence-based and data informed decisions related to its professional learning plan;
- Developing and leading the implementation of Professional Learning Communities across the college;
- Playing a key role in the provision of college-wide professional learning including observation and coaching of teams and individual teachers in the classroom to support improved practice;
- Demonstrating and modelling exemplary classroom practice including through teaching demonstration lessons;
- Leading and modelling the implementation of whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and delivery;
- Ensuring that the college is managing risk in line with DET requirements, and that an organisational culture of Child safety is being strengthened and embedded at all times;
- Providing visible and supportive leadership to the school community at all times, in line with the values of both Mortlake P12 College and DET;
- Any other duties as required by the Principal.
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
This position has been advertised as part of the Regional Relocation Incentives (RRI) and includes retention payments. Payments are only applicable and payable if the successful candidate meets the candidate eligibility criteria.
Payments and support on offer (subject to candidate eligibility criteria, see below):
RRI candidate eligibility criteria:
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Further information regarding this offering is available on the department's website at https://www.vic.gov.au/Relocation-incentives-to-teach-in-Regional-Victoria
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.
Mortlake P-12 College is a learning environment that serves the rural district surrounding Mortlake ¿ a sheep, beef, cropping and dairy farming area about 50 kilometres north of Warrnambool. In 2025 our student enrolment is 185 and we have 22 teaching staff and 16 education support staff.
As a P-12 school we believe a great strength is our ability to provide a seamless transition between primary and secondary schooling as we have an extensive knowledge of our students¿ learning and social needs. We place a high emphasis on developing not just a student¿s academic progress but their learning growth as individuals in all areas, including their mental health and wellbeing. Our school has a focus on continuous improvement in every aspect of school life.
Our school goals focus on improving our students¿ levels of achievement in all domains of the curriculum. We are a Professional Learning Community (PLC) school and we are committed to implementing the DET Framework for Improving Student Outcomes. Our PLC focus brings together teams of teachers and leaders with a singular focus on ensuring success for every student. Our PLCs are characterised by teacher collaboration, shared practice and collective responsibility. The work of PLCs is undertaken through regular cycles of disciplined, collaborative enquiries.
The physical layout of the school reflects the sub school groupings with areas for Years F-6, Years 7-10 and Years 11 and 12 VCE / VCA / VET.
In the Year 7-10 sub school we offer a core curriculum of English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Physical Education and Health. In addition, we offer a broad range of elective subject choices including Arts, Technology, Humanities, Science and Physical Education. In more recent times we have added virtual learning as an option. In recent years the school has embraced a whole school one to one Chromebook program where every student from Years 3 to 12 is able to have access to a school subsidised device 24/7.
Our school provides students with the opportunity to excel in a range of `enrichment¿ programs including performing arts (professional standard school productions), access to South West TAFE and Corangamite Trade Training Cluster, public speaking, instrumental music, sporting teams and camps and excursions at all year levels. We combine the best of a traditional approach to teaching with innovative and exciting programs at all levels.
Mortlake College is proud of its achievements in student learning. We have a strong focus on literacy and numeracy at all levels. One of our greatest achievements has been our excellent VCE and NAPLAN results over a long period of time. Our staff is committed to providing students with the best possible chances to maximise their results through smaller class sizes and knowledge of individual student learning.
We have a very strong welfare support team across the school. We are committed to providing the best possible learning environment for all our students so that they can reach their potential and experience success.
Our school has also undergone significant physical changes in recent years with over $3,000,000 being spent on upgrading our senior classrooms and primary school area. We are continuing to invest heavily in our school buildings and grounds. We are continuing to develop an inviting and stimulating learning environment.
Mortlake P-12 College is an excellent educational institution that is focused on continuous improvement.