Learning Specialist: Expert Instructional Coaching

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School in Melbourne is seeking a Learning Specialist who will continue to spend the majority of time in classrooms while delivering high‑quality teaching and learning. The role includes mentoring teachers, modelling exemplary practice and leading school‑wide professional learning to improve student achievement, engagement and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will work within a collaborative leadership team and contribute to the school’s strategic priorities,

Qualifications

• SC1 Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum.
• SC2 Expertise in high impact teaching strategies and data-informed practice.
• SC3 Ability to model and monitor student learning with feedback for growth.
• SC4 Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills.
• SC5 Ability to support professional learning and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate high-quality teaching and modelling for others.
• Lead and model whole-school improvement strategies in curriculum delivery.
• Coordinate professional learning and observation/feedback cycles.
• Provide instructional leadership and mentoring for teaching staff.
• Translate evidence into classroom practice to improve outcomes.
• Support student achievement, engagement and wellbeing through data-informed planning.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Explicit teaching

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School in Melbourne is seeking a Learning Specialist who will continue to spend the majority of time in classrooms while delivering high‑quality teaching and learning. The role includes mentoring teachers, modelling exemplary practice and leading school‑wide professional learning to improve student achievement, engagement and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will work within a collaborative leadership team and contribute to the school’s strategic priorities,