Job posted: 18/09/2024
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1436565
Closes: 02/10/2024
Selection CriteriaSC1 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.
SC6 Demonstrated commitment and capacity to actively contribute to and lead whole school improvement initiatives, particularly in English.
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.
ResponsibilitiesModel and mentor teachers (mini coaching cycles)Coaching staff across the school, specifically in the area of EnglishTeach demonstration lessons in the area of EnglishDrive English Teaching & Learning across the schoolLead the English Priority TeamSupport the monitoring of the Teaching & Learning guidelines and Instructional Model being documented and embedded in practiceSupport and co-lead the implementation of whole school initiativesLead the collection, analysis and application of wellbeing/curriculum data.Support staff in completing ABLES assessments and implementing adjustmentsOrganise and distribute English resourcesUndertake operational tasks relevant to Teaching, Learning, Wellbeing & Inclusion duties within roleWhole school promotion and event management related to specific areas being ledSupport with student managementAny other duties as directed by the PrincipalWho 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.
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.
Location ProfileWestgrove Primary School was established in 1995 and is located within the City of Wyndham on the land of the Bunurong People. In 2024, we have approximately 500 students enrolled who are spread across 24 classes. We have either three or four classes at every year level from Prep to Grade 6. We have a diverse student population, with 42% being from disadvantaged backgrounds, 38% are EAL, 3% Aboriginal and a number of students in Out of Home Care.
School Strategic Plan (SSP) GoalsOur current Strategic Plan goals are to maximise the learning growth of every student and strengthen the health and wellbeing of all students. To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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