Learning Specialist: Curriculum & Classroom Coaching

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Government schools in Melbourne's northern suburbs seek a Learning Specialist to model high-quality teaching, lead demonstration lessons and mentor teachers. The role focuses on literacy and numeracy across the curriculum and aligning with department priorities.

You will collaborate with school leadership, support data-informed practices, provide feedback to students and parents, and help develop school-wide professional learning communities while upholding Department values.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to model exemplary teaching across literacy and numeracy.
• Ability to monitor and assess student learning and provide feedback.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaborative relationships.
• Ability to model department values and support school professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate high-level expertise in teaching and learning.
• Model exemplary classroom practice through demonstrations.
• Collaborate with leaders to define effective teaching practices.
• Lead whole-school improvement via curriculum planning and delivery.
• Lead professional learning with observation, feedback and collaboration.
• Model data-informed practice and feedback to improve teaching.
• Provide evidence-based feedback to staff on effectiveness and growth.
• Advise on context and strategies shaping school learning.
• Supervise and mentor student teachers and coaches.
• Model use of student data to inform teaching.
• Develop school-wide professional learning communities.
• Encourage reflective practice and peer feedback for improvement.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

High impact teaching

Data-informed practice

Strong communication

Professional learning

Job description

Government schools in Melbourne's northern suburbs seek a Learning Specialist to model high-quality teaching, lead demonstration lessons and mentor teachers. The role focuses on literacy and numeracy across the curriculum and aligning with department priorities.

You will collaborate with school leadership, support data-informed practices, provide feedback to students and parents, and help develop school-wide professional learning communities while upholding Department values.