Learning Specialist: Classroom Mentor & Data-Driven Coach

Government schools; Shire of East Gippsland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Warragul North Primary School is seeking Learning Specialists to maintain strong classroom practice while leading demonstration lessons, mentoring teachers and guiding school-based professional learning. You will work with the school leadership to promote highly effective teaching and learning, using data to inform decisions and improve student outcomes.

The role emphasises collaboration with colleagues, parents and the wider community to support student wellbeing, engagement and achievement,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expert knowledge of the curriculum and ability to model exemplary teaching across the curriculum.
• Expertise in high impact teaching strategies that respond to student needs and evaluate their impact.
• Ability to monitor and assess student learning and provide feedback to students and parents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with the school community.
• Ability to model department values and support school-based professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating high-level expertise in teaching and learning practice.
• Modelling classroom practice including teaching demonstration lessons.
• Work with leadership to develop a shared view of effective teaching practice.
• Lead and model whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum delivery.
• Provide professional learning processes and observation/feedback protocols.
• Model learning practices and support teachers to act on feedback.
• Provide evidence-based feedback to staff on effectiveness and development.
• Offer expert advice to shape professional learning contexts and strategies.
• Supervise and mentor student teachers, and coach teachers as needed.
• Model use of data to inform teaching approaches and promote PLCs.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

High impact teaching

Data-informed practice

Interpersonal communication

Professional learning facilitation

Education

VIT registration

Job description

Warragul North Primary School is seeking Learning Specialists to maintain strong classroom practice while leading demonstration lessons, mentoring teachers and guiding school-based professional learning. You will work with the school leadership to promote highly effective teaching and learning, using data to inform decisions and improve student outcomes.

The role emphasises collaboration with colleagues, parents and the wider community to support student wellbeing, engagement and achievement,