Learning Specialist: Instructional Coaching

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School in Melbourne is seeking a Learning Specialist to lead instructional practice and coaching, with a focus on high‑quality teaching and student wellbeing. The role embeds coaching, demonstration lessons and professional learning within a collaborative leadership team.

The successful candidate will model evidence-based teaching, mentor teachers, analyse data and contribute to planning targeted improvements across literacy, numeracy and wellbeing programs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum.
• Expertise in high‑impact teaching strategies to improve student growth.
• Ability to monitor and assess student progress using data.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration.
• Commitment to Department values and ongoing professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate high‑level teaching practice and mentor colleagues.
• Lead and model whole‑school improvement strategies in curriculum delivery.
• Provide instructional leadership and professional learning through PLCs.
• Analyse student data to inform teaching and communicate progress to families.
• Support teachers through observation, feedback and coaching.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

High impact teaching

Data-driven practice

Collaborative practice

Student wellbeing

Education

Teacher registration (VIT)

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Job description

Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School in Melbourne is seeking a Learning Specialist to lead instructional practice and coaching, with a focus on high‑quality teaching and student wellbeing. The role embeds coaching, demonstration lessons and professional learning within a collaborative leadership team.

The successful candidate will model evidence-based teaching, mentor teachers, analyse data and contribute to planning targeted improvements across literacy, numeracy and wellbeing programs.