Learning Specialist - Literacy & English Domain Leader - New School - Newposition

Job posted: 16/09/2024
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2028
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1436701
Closes: 06/10/2024
Location ProfileBrinbeal Secondary College Are you a current or aspirational leader wanting to make an impactful change? Our college is expanding and we are excited to grow our team with a range of positions and opportunities available. As a new college that has recently opened, you will be part of the exciting journey of contributing to a new school culture and the creation of inclusive and engaging teaching in brand new state of the art facilities. We are seeking dedicated educators who are committed to empowering colleagues and students, playing a pivotal role in our College community. We encourage applications from educators with all levels of experience, from graduates through to highly accomplished teachers. As a new and growing school, the school has the capacity to negotiate part-time hours with any applicants who wish to be considered for part-time only. About our School: Brinbeal Secondary College is one of the newest 7 - 12 Secondary College in Melbourne's west.
The school opened its doors to its first cohort of Year 7 students in 2024 to a purpose-built, state of the art educational facility.At present, the school has just under 200 Year 7 students and will add an additional year 7 cohort each year until 2029 when it will become a 7 - 12 school.There has been great excitement in the community about our new school.In 2025, we will add Year 8 to our program, as well as a new cohort of Year 7 students.The school is situated in Melbourne's booming western growth corridor approximately 23 kilometres from Melbourne CBD and services the rapidly growing and aspirational communities of the highly sought after Grove and Grand Central Estates in Tarneit.Stage 1 state of the art educational facilities are now complete and includes:
Administration and Resource Centre - featuring modern design and multiple learning spaces for a variety of teaching styles.Exceptional two storey Science and Technology building - with dedicated labs, materials and digital technology.Large Learning Neighbourhood - featuring 14 general classrooms, multiple presentation and seminar spaces and an array of quiet and small group collaborative areas.Performing Arts building - featuring specialised drama, music and media spaces as well as four Food Technology rooms.Large Community Hub - features 3 indoor basketball courts and multi-purpose exercise rooms.Outside - we have extensive outdoor basketball courts as well as manicured landscaping that allows for multipurpose outdoor learning experiences.Our Values: Brinbeal Secondary College's values are:
Respect - Have honour or regard for the worth of oneself, others and the school environment.
Acceptance - Value all members of the community as they present themselves and wish to be seen.
Aspiration & Achievement - Set ambitious goals and strive to achieve them.
Working at Brinbeal SC: This is a unique and exciting opportunity for you to work in a brand-new secondary school in the heart of the western suburbs, catering for the diversity of learners.You will be empowered by education support staff, teachers and leaders in a highly collaborative workplace, with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.As we grow, we will have many opportunities for leadership and positions of responsibility including Leading Teachers, Learning Specialists, Learning Area Leaders, Student Managers, Student Support Services etc.The Principal Class have an open-door policy and are always available to staff.
They are highly visible both in the yard and frequent classes.Staff are highly motivated and skilled and are active contributors to the creation of a high achieving secondary school.Our staff are committed to professional learning and growth for both self and others to ensure we are maximising the learning outcomes of all students.2025 Positions of Responsibility - 2025 positions of responsibility will be advertised in term 4, all current and future staff appointed prior to this, will have an opportunity to apply.
If you are ready for the next challenge in your career in education and enjoy working collaboratively to enable student success and achievement, feel free to contact Principal Simon Haber either via phone or email to discuss the role further.
School Tours for prospective applicants: If this opportunity appeals to you, we encourage potential applicants to join us on a school tour, where you can see our amazing facilities in person and see first-hand what it will be like to work at Brinbeal Secondary College.
Scheduled tours will be held on; Thursday 19th September at 4:30pm, Thursday 26th September at 10am, and Wednesday 2nd October at 11am.
RoleLearning 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.
The Learning Specialist - Literacy & English Domain Leader will play a key role is supporting the implementation of curriculum planning, documentation and delivery across their Learning domain.
They will work alongside other domain leaders to ensure consistent expectations across all learning areas.
The Learning Specialist reports to the Principal via an Assistant Principal.
ResponsibilitiesIn recognition of the importance of exemplary practice for improved student learning outcomes, the key roles of the Learning Specialists - Literacy & English Domain Leaders may include but are not limited to:
Leading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement initiatives related to the school strategic plan, AIP and school priorities.Leading and managing the implementation of the school operations and policies related to student engagement, student wellbeing and student management.Overseeing the organisation and management of their relevant Learning domain including resource and budget management; incursion, excursions; newsletter & social media articles and wider school community events.Leading and managing the implementation of curriculum planning, documentation and delivery across their Learning domain.Leading and managing the implementation of whole-school initiatives in literacy.Mentoring Graduate and Provisionally Registered Teachers.Reviewing the curriculum offerings including managing updates to Curriculum handbooks and textbook selections.Leading and managing the development of their relevant Learning domains assessment and reporting practices including oversight of the relevant domains Assessment schedule, Yr 7-10 Common Assessment Tasks, Semester examinations and Compass Learning tasks.Work with the Leadership team to analyse student learning data (including, NAPLAN, PAT, Learning Task and Report data) to inform the planning, implementation and review of teaching and learning strategies to improve student outcomes.Work with the school leadership team to develop a shared view of highly effective teacher practice, pedagogy and maintaining safe learning environments.Demonstrate high-level expertise in teaching and learning practice.
Modelling effective learning practice and supporting teachers to seek, analyse and act on evidence-based feedback for their own practices.Undertake peer observations including developing processes and protocols for classroom observation, feedback of teacher practice and peer collaboration.Leading and managing the provision of professional development and developing individual and team development plans for teaching staff within the priorities of the school.Lead a PLC to embed and review rigorous systems and processes to support a range of collaborative strategies that focus the work of PLC members.
Collaboratively develop, document and review a consistent 7-12 curriculum designed to meet the needs of students and in accordance with DET, VCAA and local guidelines.
Incorporate the best pedagogical practice, including the ongoing implementation and evaluation of the Teaching and Learning Framework, and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS), in collaboration with Learning Specialists.Contributing to the overall leadership and management of the school.Undertake additional duties as directed by the College Principal or Learning Assistant Principal.Other duties as negotiated with the Principal.General Responsibilities: Contribute to the overall leadership and management of the school and support a whole school focus on improving student learning outcomes.Demonstrate an active commitment to the College Leadership Teams and possess a strong commitment to personal leadership growth.Model use of the College Teaching & Learning Model (TLM), Student Engagement Model (SEM) and School Wide Positive Behaviour Support framework (SWPBS) and support other staff to build their capacity in the use of these.Facilitate and lead a professional Learning Community (PLC) with a focus on improving teacher capacity.Support and promote the wellbeing of staff.Promote and embed the Child Safe Standards and comply with other Departmental policy and requirements.Being an active member of the staff team.Who May ApplyTeachers 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.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian 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.
If you would like to apply for this position, please include in your application (preferably saved as one PDF document):
Covering letterDetailed CV - including details of employment and the names, email addresses and mobile phone numbers of three business refereesList of your qualifications and relevant experienceA response to each of the key selection criteriaConditions of EmploymentAll 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 Department's HR website.VIT LANTITETo 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.
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