Learning Specialist - Literacy (Learning Specialist Range 3)

Learning Specialist - Literacy (Learning Specialist Range 3) Job posted: 11/04/2024

Job type: Full time / From 15/07/2024 - 26/01/2028

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1410623

Selection Criteria 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.

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 CommitmentApplicants 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 ******

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:

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:

The position is for a Literacy Learning Specialist and is advertised as full time however the time fraction is negotiable.

Please upload CV and Selection Criteria as a single PDF file.

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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx 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 1879, Mulgrave Primary School is set in large, well-maintained spacious grounds. The school has an enrolment cap of 450 students and total enrolments fluctuate around this figure.  A strong partnership exists between parents, students and staff which is reflected across all areas of the school. Mulgrave Primary School is committed to providing quality education that prepares all students to succeed and reach their full potential in our ever-changing world. The school community supports school values based on motivation and persistence, leading to success, both academically and socially. We are proud of our friendly, respectful and welcoming environment which starts in the school office and continues right throughout the school.

Classroom programs are enriched and supported by quality specialist programs. Continuous improvement in all areas of teaching and learning is a high priority at Mulgrave Primary School. Our school is very well resourced in computer technology. Students regularly use a wide range of devices in their learning. Every classroom has an interactive whiteboard or interactive television. Our timetabled STEM and Music programs are very much enjoyed by all students. A major focus on consolidating the fundamentals of literacy and numeracy is evident across all year levels. Students at both ends of the learning spectrum are supported, in order that they meet and aim to exceed their learning potential. Our language program is Spanish and is provided for all students.

Every second year each child participates in our whole school musical production. As well as our school-based music program, students can participate in private music lessons. A wide range of lunchtime club activities is offered to students throughout the year.

Students in grades three to six have the opportunity to participate in our camping programs which are offered every two years. Our grade two students have the opportunity of a 'sleepover' each year, to help prepare them for school camps the next year. A major priority at the school is to ensure that all staff members receive regular professional learning opportunities, to ensure that they themselves continue to learn and grow both personally and professionally.

Our school boasts a lovely garden/environment area. We encourage all students to participate in growing and planting vegetables and experience the excitement of trying new foods and cooking up the produce. We have a recycling program in place across the school. Our Student Voice Team representatives are actively involved in this program and other school beautification programs.

Sport, health and recreation are given a high profile at Mulgrave Primary School. All students participate in school-based sport and physical education, as well as tennis, soccer and other clinics. Our middle and senior students participate in interschool sports and have achieved considerable success.

At Mulgrave Primary School our teaching and learning programs are developed to ensure students can challenge themselves in a range of areas in order to discover their strengths and interests. The needs of each individual are constantly assessed and a tailored program is implemented to address those individual needs. We pride ourselves in preparing our students well for the future.

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