Learning Specialist: Expert Teaching & Teacher Coaching

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria is seeking Learning Specialists who will spend the majority of time in classrooms, delivering high‑quality teaching and learning. You will mentor and coach teachers, demonstrate effective teaching practices, observe classrooms, and support school‑based professional learning to improve student achievement, engagement and wellbeing.

The role emphasizes modeling excellence, developing professional learning communities, and using data to inform instruction in a

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum across year levels.
• Demonstrated expertise in high‑impact teaching strategies and data-informed practice.
• Ability to monitor and assess student learning using data and provide feedback.
• Strong communication skills to engage students, colleagues, and parents.
• Ability to collaborate with the school community and lead professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate high-level expertise in teaching and learning practice.
• Model exemplary classroom practice, including teaching demonstration lessons.
• Collaborate with school leadership to define highly effective teacher practice.
• Lead and model school-wide improvement strategies for curriculum planning and delivery.
• Provide professional learning and feedback processes for teachers and peer collaboration.
• Offer evidence-based feedback to staff to support development and growth.
• Advise on context and strategies shaping professional learning for staff.
• Supervise and mentor student teachers and coaching teachers.
• Model use of student data to inform teaching approaches.
• Promote school-wide professional learning structures and protocols.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

High impact teaching strategies

Data-driven instruction

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration with school community

Education

Victorian Institute of Teaching registration (provisional or full)

Job description

Department of Education Victoria is seeking Learning Specialists who will spend the majority of time in classrooms, delivering high‑quality teaching and learning. You will mentor and coach teachers, demonstrate effective teaching practices, observe classrooms, and support school‑based professional learning to improve student achievement, engagement and wellbeing.

The role emphasizes modeling excellence, developing professional learning communities, and using data to inform instruction in a