Job Description Location: Western Region | Melton
Job type: Full time / From 27/01/2025 - 31/12/2027
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1437514
Selection Criteria SC1: Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum. Ability to model exemplary teaching practice, including the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum, and implement school priorities.
SC2: Expertise in the implementation and modelling of high impact teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs. Ability to support teachers to evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
SC3: Exemplary ability to model the monitoring and assessment of student learning. Ability to support others in using data to inform teaching practice and provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4: Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to engage in collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing, and engagement.
SC5: Ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. 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 spend the majority of their time in the classroom delivering high-quality teaching and learning. Responsibilities include 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 to improve achievement, engagement, and wellbeing for students.
Responsibilities The Expert Instructional Practitioners Initiative aims to build excellence in teaching and learning at Staughton College, focusing 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 wellbeing for students. Their role includes modelling excellence in teaching through demonstration lessons and coaching and mentoring teachers. 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 and coaching. Lead whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and delivery. Provide evidence-based feedback and support to improve the teaching staff's effectiveness. Supervise and train pre-service teachers and support the development of professional learning communities. Model the Staughton Model Framework and lead others in its implementation. 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 may request a reduced time fraction if they are the successful candidate.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion for all. We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.
Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. All school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in accordance with their legal obligations.
Conditions of Employment All staff 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. Location Profile At Staughton College, we are committed to high-quality education and creating an environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Our philosophy is grounded in equity of access and high expectations, ensuring that all children learn and achieve their full potential.
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