Learning Specialist Range 3

Role

VET and School RTO Learning Specialist:

The role of the VET Learning Specialist is to support the planning, delivery, and assessment methods of internal VET programs for students within the Senior and Middle School.

In addition, the VET Learning Specialist will assist in overseeing our RTO (Registered Training Organisation) requirements, including consulting with external RTO providers that the school engage to deliver their Certificate Training courses.

The VET Learning Specialist will also collaborate with other Learning Specialists and Curriculum team to ensure the school’s pedagogy underpins all programs.

With the focus on teaching and learning programs for students undertaking a Certificate I or II, the primary focus is implementing internal VET courses into our programs with a specific focus on preparing students with skills for post-school.

The VET Learning Specialist provides support for internal VET trainers, ranging from day-to-day organisation of students through to developing comprehensive planning documentation, implementing high impact teaching strategies, modelling and mentoring, assessment, and data evaluation and how these are best used to drive planning and instruction to improve our student learning outcomes. The VET and RTO Learning Specialist will also oversee the RTO registration process, including adding Certificate on scope and RTO related audits.

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

The Department of Education and Training 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.

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

DE Values

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’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 DET values is available at

Other Information

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

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

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

Vision

Roxburgh College is known for its strong commitment to holistic education of all students. We know good schools and good teaching help overcome any disadvantage. Our work is centered on inclusive partnership of students, staff, parents/carers and key community agents, working together to meet the needs of our young people, always thinking of ways to ignite their active participation in the local and broader communities. Our moral purpose is to educate all students offering them challenge and satisfaction to equip each with attitudes, skills and knowledge so that they become valued contributors in an ever-changing world.

Our pedagogical model is based on a gradual release approach to learning, highlighting the role of the teacher in provide mentor text, embracing the notion of collaborative learning where students support each other, and a final stage where student demonstrate their learning independently. 

We welcome all students into our Family, fostering care and attention to: Respecting self and one and other; learning from each other; and achieving our best. We foster a culture that celebrates student’s individuality and connections, nurturing a sense of belonging and inspiring the pursuit of their potential paying careful attention to our students’ character strengths and encouraging critical thinking, self-reflection, self-discipline and motivation, empathetic and socially competency.

Overview

Roxburgh College is a large school in the North of Melbourne, located in Roxburgh Park. We have approximately 1100 students within our main school campus, with the Gateway Campus catering for 50 students. Our students come from a diverse range of ethnic backgrounds and we embrace the diversity. We have approximately 110 teaching staff, along with 50 support staff which includes Multicultural Ethnic Aids, PSD support staff and Technology Support staff.

Roxburgh College Organization

Roxburgh College is organized into 2 ‘mini’ school, the Middle School (7-9) and the Senior School (10-12). Each mini school is overseen by one assistant principal and 3 leading teachers. This structure is designed to support both staff and students, to ensure that Teaching and Learning are the main priority of each day.

Pathways – VCE/VCE-VM/VPC/HeadStart

Roxburgh College prides its self of providing pathways for students in years 10 to 12. Over the past 5 years we have ensured that 98% of students have a pathway post year 12.

Roxburgh College is the lead school in the HeadStart Program. This program allows students in Years 10 to 12 to start an apprenticeship while continuing to complete their high school education.

Roxburgh College understands that a diverse range of subjects offers students the opportunity to pursue different pathways. In the senior school, students may undertake the VCE, the VCE-VM or the VPC allowing students to choose subjects that are relevant to their learning and pathway needs.

VET

The college is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with many Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs on its scope of registration. We currently offer 13 VET subjects onsite, ranging from Lab Skills, Automotive, Sport and Recreation to Hospitality. Strong relationships with other training providers in the local area and our Trade Skills Centre provides our students with access to excellent vocational training facilities and opportunities.

Berry Street Education Model and Positive Climate (SWPBS) at Roxburgh College

Roxburgh College has been working with Berry Street for 5 years to implement their education models across the college. As part of our Connect Program we aim to teach our students to develop in the following areas, Body, Relationship, Engagement, Stamina and Character. This is also woven into our Positive Climate at Roxburgh College where effort and attitude are rewarded to create positive interactions between students and teachers.

Facilities

Roxburgh College has outstanding facilities that are used at all levels of the school to ensure that our students can learn in positive and uplifting settings. Our facilities include:

200 Seat Auditorium Trade Skills Centre comprising of Furnishing, Engineering, Integrated Technologies, and Automotive teaching spaces Dance Studio Refurbished Library and Reading Room Two Commercial Kitchens catering for VET Hospitality Two indoor basketball courts and two undercover basketball courts Two soccer courts Football oval

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