Learning Specialist: Elevate Teaching with Literacy Data

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

Job summary

Colac Primary School is seeking a Learning Specialist who will continue to teach in the classroom while leading demonstration lessons, mentoring teachers, and guiding school-wide professional learning. The role focuses on achieving improved achievement, engagement, and wellbeing for students.

The successful candidate will model excellence in teaching, use data to inform practice, and collaborate with the leadership team to sustain high-quality instruction and learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expert knowledge of curriculum with ability to model teaching across literacy and numeracy.
• Proven expertise in high-impact teaching strategies responsive to student needs.
• Ability to monitor and assess student learning and provide feedback to students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Model exemplary teaching through demonstration lessons and mentoring.
• Collaborate with school leadership to promote effective teaching practices.
• Lead whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and delivery.
• Provide professional learning and feedback processes for teachers and peers.
• Use student data to inform teaching and identify areas for improvement.
• Support student teachers and coach teaching staff for ongoing development.
• Promote school-wide professional learning structures and protocols.
• Engage with parents and the school community to support learning outcomes.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Literacy instruction

Data-informed practice

Feedback to teachers

Interpersonal skills

Coaching teachers

Job description

Colac Primary School is seeking a Learning Specialist who will continue to teach in the classroom while leading demonstration lessons, mentoring teachers, and guiding school-wide professional learning. The role focuses on achieving improved achievement, engagement, and wellbeing for students.

The successful candidate will model excellence in teaching, use data to inform practice, and collaborate with the leadership team to sustain high-quality instruction and learning outcomes.