Learning Specialist 3
3 months ago
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 ).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
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 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:
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
Established in 1891, Wales Street Primary School is located in the Melbourne suburb of Thornbury approximately 10 kilometers northeast from Melbourne¿s Central Business District (CBD). The school site includes three main buildings that house classrooms, a multipurpose hall, dedicated specialist classrooms for the Arts, a library, a Light Timber Construction (LTC) building and two relocatable buildings. The school has had recent re-development and construction of the current school buildings completed in 2021. Two school funded project have been completed recently to provide a Nature Play adventure playground, an outdoor classroom and an imagination garden. The use of outdoor spaces is conducive to the connection to nature and to care for the environment which is valued by our community.
Enrolments are approximately 595 students and have remained stable for the past 4 years enabling the school to offer 25 classes taught in a single level grade structure. The Student Family Occupation Education (SFOE) index is The staffing profile of Wales Street Primary School includes 32 fulltime equivalent (FTE) staff, Principal, 2 Assistant Principals, 1 Leading Teacher, 3 Learning Specialists and 15 Education Support (ES) staff, including classroom integration, SAC and office administration staff.
The schools F¿6 curriculum framework incorporates the eight learning areas required by The Education and Training Reform Act 2006 aligned with the Victorian Curriculum. In 2016 the school gained accreditation for the International Baccalaureate - Primary Years Program.
Classroom teaching and learning is supported by the provision of a specialist curriculum. Physical Education (PE), Italian, Visual and Performing Arts, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEAM), are specialist areas provided by the school. We provide a play-based learning program for our foundation to grade 2 students to experience developmental play and encourage curiosity and connection to the units of inquiry.
A range of strategies and programs assist students needing additional support or extension are provided by the school. Enrichment learning activities and extra curricula programs are offered for students in a range of environments. These include art, instrumental music, performance productions, camps and excursions, sporting programs and student leadership opportunities. An accredited School Aged Care (SAC) operates onsite.
The school employs a qualified nurse and provides a student welfare team to enhance student engagement and wellbeing. We have a BYOD 1:1 program for grade 4-6 students and iPads are used in the F-3 classrooms to support the teaching and learning of Digital Technologies.
Our programs are focused on the ability of our students to think independently, apply knowledge and have the capabilities to face the challenges that lie ahead with enthusiasm, confidence and resilience.
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