Learning Specialist Range 3 - EAL

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

Job summary

Cranbourne Secondary College in Victoria seeks a Learning Specialist who will model excellent classroom practice, mentor teachers and lead school‑based professional learning. The role emphasizes high‑quality teaching, data‑driven decision making and active collaboration with leaders and families to support student outcomes.

The Learning Specialist will spend significant time teaching while mentoring staff, observing lessons, and driving professional learning communities that lift achievement,

Qualifications

• The role requires expert knowledge of curriculum and literacy/numeracy across the curriculum.
• Ability to evaluate learning programs and their impact on student growth.
• Mentor and coach teachers, provide feedback, and support school-based professional learning.
• Demonstrate collaboration with families and the broader school community.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate high‑level teaching practice and model classroom lessons.
• Lead whole‑school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning.
• Observe and provide feedback to teachers and support peer collaboration.
• Use student data to inform teaching and report progress to students and parents.
• Develop and promote school‑wide professional learning structures and protocols.

Skills

High‑impact teaching

Data‑informed instruction

Mentoring

Coaching

PLC facilitation

Education

VIT registration

Job description

Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum. Demonstrated ability to model exemplary teaching practice, including the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum, and implement school priorities.

SC2

Demonstrated expertise in the implementation and modelling of high impact teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs. Demonstrated ability to support teachers to evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.

SC3

Demonstrated exemplary ability to model the monitoring and assessment of student learning. Demonstrated ability to support others in using data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4

Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to engage in collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

SC5

Demonstrated ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated ability to support others to reflect on their practice and facilitate school-based professional learning.

Role Learning Specialists will be highly skilled classroom practitioners who continue to spend the majority of their time in the classroom delivering high-quality teaching and learning and have a range of responsibilities related to their expertise, including teaching demonstration lessons, observing and providing feedback to other teachers and facilitating school-based professional learning. Learning Specialists are expected to have deep knowledge and expertise in high quality teaching and learning in delivering improved achievement, engagement and wellbeing for students.

The role of the Learning Specialist will be to model excellence in teaching and learning through demonstration lessons and, mentoring and coaching teachers in improving the skill, knowledge and effectiveness of the teaching workforce. The Learning Specialist role is aimed at building excellence in teaching and learning within the Teaching Service.

Responsibilities

In recognition of the importance of exemplary practice for improved student learning outcomes, the key roles of the Learning Specialists may include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrating high-level expertise in teaching and learning practice
• Modelling exemplary classroom practice including through teaching demonstration lessons
• Working with the school leadership team to develop a shared view of highly effective teacher practice
• Leading and modelling the implementation of whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and delivery
• Playing a key role in the provision of professional learning, including through developing processes and protocols for observation and feedback of teacher practice and peer collaboration
• Modelling effective learning practice and supporting teachers to seek, analyse and act on feedback and on their practice
• Providing evidence-based feedback to teaching staff to inform their effectiveness and development
• Providing expert advice about the context, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
• Supervising and training one or more student teachers and mentoring and/or coaching teachers
• Modelling exemplary use of student data to inform teaching approaches
• Developing and promoting school-wide professional learning structures, processes and protocols through Professional Learning Communities
• Modelling exemplary professional learning practice included through seeking feedback from other teachers and leaders on their own classroom practice as part of critical reflection and inquiry to improve practice

Who May Apply

Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ). Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

Each leader of learning for a learning area reports to the Learning and Teaching Assistant Principal. Core responsibilities: Specific to each learning area, the leader of learning is responsible for the implementation of:

• Curriculum and assessment design in alignment with Victorian Curriculum 2.0, Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and VCE Vocational Major relevant to the learning area.
• Staff professional learning
• Celebration and recognition events and activities unique to the learning area
• Staff instructional coaching
• Staff mentoring and induction
• Other duties and or initiatives as determined by the Principal.

Conditions of Employment

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class:

• The person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching; and
• if the person completed an Australian postgraduate level initial teaching program or course of study on or after 1 January 2024, they must demonstrate that they have satisfactorily completed a postgraduate level accredited initial teacher education program that has been accredited by an Australian State or Territory Teacher Regulatory Authority as satisfying the requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership 'Accreditation of initial teacher education programs in Australia: Standards and Procedures'; and
• a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program after 1 July 2016 must also demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements (this condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian ITE program completed by the person).

Location Profile

Nestled in the vibrant Southeast region of Victoria on Bunurong land, Cranbourne Secondary College is a single, co-educational 7‑12 school located in the City of Casey. The College has an enrolment of 1200 students with a similar number expected in 2027. The College supports an aspirant and diverse student and parent population. Our unwavering commitment to our students is evident in the robust support they receive throughout their journey within and beyond our institution. With a strong focus on academic and holistic well‑being, we ensure that every student achieves their utmost potential. We extend an open invitation to all potential candidates to explore our campus firsthand. By visiting the College, you will have the opportunity to acquaint yourself with our modernised facilities, meet our key faculty members, and determine whether Cranbourne Secondary College aligns with your educational aspirations. Your journey towards a promising future starts here.

Educators at our College

Educators at our college support our students to succeed and support their individual needs with:

• An exceptional Performing Arts Program which includes musical, plays, talent shows, cultural festivals (our last 2 productions were written by our talented staff and our last musical was nominated for 14 awards, winning 1 award and winning 2 judges awards) The following clip includes snippets of our yearly talent show Show Up! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXgv6Jr3YV0
• A state-of-the-art Sports Stadium hosting our basketball academy program launching in 2024 in partnership with Casey Basketball.
• An excellent Visual Arts Program , showcasing works annually in our Senior Arts Festival. https://instagram.com/visual_arts_csc?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
• An Accelerated Learning program that exposes students to enriching programs and extends learners.
• A proactive and supportive approach to teaching behaviours and fostering positive relationships through our School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (Gold recognition) and Berry Street Education Model.
• We are a leading secondary school in SWPBS program, you can view further details about our school on the Victorian government’s SWPBS website .
• An engaging Alumni program that fosters a vibrant connection between former students and our College, as they return to our campus to collaborate with and ignite inspiration among our current student body. See one of our career events by exploring this video: Cranbourne Secondary College Alumni Event .
• Celebrated differences where we recognise and celebrate individuality through key events resulting in students know that they are welcome, supported and always able to be themselves.
• Dedicated activities that allow for staff and student interaction and festivities outside of the classroom. For example, our Colour Carnival, sport days, lunch clubs to name a few.
• Free onsite tutoring available for students in all year levels afterschool.
• A variety of evidence-based targeted intervention programs.
• Student Voice and Agency opportunities such as SRC, Class Captains, MultiPride and Teach the Teacher program.
• Senior Pathway choice – our senior school program is designed from student choice and thus VCE subjects offerings are extensive.
• Dedicated VET facilities including a commercial kitchen, fitness room and engineering building and construction area.
• See what our students think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOSWrREO7Bg

Ongoing support for staff

We welcome our new staff by providing the following supports:

• Ongoing staff induction for all new staff where you receive support throughout the year.
• All teaching staff are appointed their own buddy to support their acclimation to the college. In addition to that, they are supported by our dedicated experienced mentor and Leading Teacher responsible for induction.
• Intensive support for VIT registration for all graduate teachers from their mentor and Professional Learning Leader.
• Teaching and learning programs developed by staff collaboration using evidence-based practice.
• An active Staff Association with activities throughout the year promoting work-life balance.
• Learning Specialists provide ongoing support in engaging with our teaching and learning program and instructional model as we implement the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 .
• Ongoing professional development and support.
• Access to the Sports Stadium gym with state-of-the-art weight room outside of work hours.
• Growth and leadership opportunities.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit a single, comprehensive attachment containing both their resume and a well-crafted response to the selection criteria. We value your time and expertise, and there is no need for redundancy through the inclusion of duplicate information already in your application.

We welcome all prospective applicants who share our College values to join our team: Learning Curiosity drives students to engage with broad ranging learning opportunities as explorers, thinkers, collaborators, communicators, problem solvers and evaluators. Our culture of excellence promotes the personal growth and creative expression that emerges as learners develop a deep understanding of themselves, others and the world. Care Nurturing, respectful relationships are at the heart of our care network because we want everyone to be known, feel connected and valued, reach their potential and thrive. Community We are strengthened by the connection, belonging and diversity that characterises our inclusive learning community. It galvanises our journey of understanding, support and celebration together, and is warmly extended to our alumni, and our local tertiary and industry partners. Contribution Encouragement to learn and grow for the purpose of making a unique contribution in their time and place inspires our students to be and give their best. The reward is personal and collective fulfilment and joy.