Learning Specialist Range 3 - Visual and Performing Arts

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

Job summary

Cranbourne Secondary College in Cranbourne, VIC, seeks a Learning Specialist to join its high-performing teaching team. The role centers on modelling excellent classroom practice, using data to improve student outcomes, and leading professional learning within VTLM 2.0.

You will collaborate with school leaders to design curriculum, coach teachers, and support student wellbeing while upholding Department values in a dynamic government secondary school environment.

Qualifications

• The person must be registered to teach in Victoria (VIT) and meet ongoing professional registration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate high-level teaching practice aligned with the Victorian Curriculum and VTLM 2.0.
• Model evidence-based instructional strategies and provide feedback to colleagues.
• Lead and support school-wide professional learning and curriculum planning.
• Collaborate with leadership to design and implement assessment and reporting aligned with standards.
• Support student wellbeing and inclusive practices across learning areas.

Job description

Location Profile

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. Educ ators 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 ad 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

Our student Attitude to school data results show sustained improvement over the last 5 years with the majority all categories being above or equal to state and similar school averages.

Staff 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. All graduate teachers are also allocated an individual mentor.
• 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.

Our positive climate and staff culture is exemplified by our support for staff, their expertise and continued focus on improvement and learning. These factors are reflected in our excellent school staff survey results, where all categories are consistently above state and similar school averages. Of particular note is our focus on Collective Responsibility, Teacher collaboration, trust in colleagues, professional safety and Instructional Leadership.

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.

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

• 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 [emailprotected]

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

• 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.

Collaboration in Professional Learning

• College instructional model
• Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM 2.0)

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

• 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).

Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools .