Job posted: 20/09/2024 Job type: Full time / From 27/01/2025 - 31/12/2027 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1437627 Closes: 03/10/2024 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 The Expert Instructional Practitioners Initiative aims to build excellence in teaching and learning at Staughton College.
The role is particularly focused on improving pedagogy and literacy across identified areas of the curriculum.
Expert Instructional Practitioners will be highly skilled classroom practitioners who continue to spend most of their time in the classroom.
They will possess deep knowledge and expertise in high-quality teaching and learning, delivering improved achievement, engagement, and well-being for students.
Their role will include modelling excellence in teaching through demonstration lessons and coaching and mentoring teachers to improve the skill, knowledge, and effectiveness of the teaching workforce.
Expert Instructional Practitioners will be recognised through the Australian Professional Standards Lead descriptors and remunerated at the Learning Specialist classification range 3.
The Expert Instructional Practitioner will: Demonstrate high-level expertise in teaching and learning practices.
Model exemplary classroom practices through Demonstration Classrooms, coaching, and mentoring teachers in effective pedagogy.
Lead whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and delivery, contributing actively to learning teams.
Provide evidence-based feedback and support to improve the teaching staff's effectiveness.
Supervise and train pre-service teachers, coach staff, and support the development of professional learning communities.
Model the Staughton Model Framework and lead others in its implementation.
Actively build relationships with staff, support the school's leadership behaviours, and contribute to college priorities.
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.
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.
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.
Location Profile At Staughton College, we are deeply passionate about high-quality education and its positive impact on young people and their communities.
For us, education is more than just imparting knowledge; it's about nurturing the whole individual, fostering a love for learning, and equipping students with the skills and values they need to succeed in life.
Over the past decade, our college has grown significantly, now serving over 1,500 students with a dedicated team of 160 staff members.
Our community thrives on the belief that students excel when their learning and well-being are closely connected.
We are committed to creating an environment where every student has the opportunity to become the best version of themselves.
Our guiding philosophy is grounded in equity of access and high expectations, ensuring that all children will learn and achieve their full potential.
We ensure that all students leave Staughton College with a love of learning, a strong sense of self-worth, confidence, independence, risk-taking skills, and self-discipline.
High expectations for learning and behaviour are tied to respect for the rights and responsibilities of all members of our community.
Staughton College is a place where students are empowered to be dynamic members of our community, actively participating in both classroom learning and extracurricular activities.
At Staughton College, we strive to exceed expectations, fostering a culture where everyone-students and staff alike-can grow, learn, and achieve excellence.
Job classification: Learning Specialist Range 3 Contact: To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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