Learning Specialist: English & EAL Coach

Department of Education Victoria; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightning Reef Primary School in Bendigo, VIC, seeks a Learning Specialist to model and lead high-quality teaching and learning. The role focuses on demonstration lessons, mentoring teachers, and facilitating school-wide improvement through collaborative professional learning and data-informed practice.

The position emphasizes building excellence in teaching, with support for professional growth and engagement with the school community to improve student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for Victorian Institute of Teaching registration.
• Postgraduate level initial teacher education program accreditation required.
• Ability to model high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate high-level teaching and learning expertise.
• Model exemplary classroom practice including teaching demonstration lessons.
• Collaborate with leadership to define highly effective teacher practice.
• Lead and model whole-school improvement strategies in curriculum planning and delivery.
• Facilitate professional learning and peer feedback processes.
• Provide evidence-based feedback to staff to support development.
• Provide expert advice on professional learning contexts and strategies.
• Supervise and mentor student teachers and coaching teachers.
• Use student data to inform teaching approaches.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

High impact teaching

Data-informed practice

Interpersonal skills

Professional learning leadership

SWPBS awareness

Education

VIT registration (teacher)

Postgraduate initial teacher education accreditation

Job description

Lightning Reef Primary School in Bendigo, VIC, seeks a Learning Specialist to model and lead high-quality teaching and learning. The role focuses on demonstration lessons, mentoring teachers, and facilitating school-wide improvement through collaborative professional learning and data-informed practice.

The position emphasizes building excellence in teaching, with support for professional growth and engagement with the school community to improve student outcomes.