Math Extension Lead & Coach for High-Ability Learners

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

Job summary

Monterey Secondary College in Frankston North, Victoria, is seeking a Learning Specialist who will spend the majority of time in the classroom delivering high-quality teaching and learning. You will model exemplary practice, mentor teachers and lead activities across curriculum, assessment and student wellbeing.

You will work within the Frankston North Education Plan framework, support high-ability students, coordinate professional learning, and help extend pathways into VCE, ensuring inclusion

Qualifications

• 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.
• Role includes mentoring and coaching teachers, modelling high-quality practice and leading school-based professional learning.
• Candidates should be registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact instructional practice for high-ability Mathematics students and support teachers with planning, resources and coverage materials.
• Coordinate assessment processes for extension classes, including pre-testing, progressive tasks, moderation and accurate reporting to parents.
• Facilitate PLT collaboration focused on advanced pedagogy, data analysis and improved student learning outcomes for high-ability students.
• Oversee data collection and tracking (PAT, NAPLAN, pre-testing) to identify high-ability students, monitor progress, and determine readiness for targeted extension or acceleration.
• Lead strategies that strengthen pathways into VCE, improve VCE results and increase the number of students pursuing higher-level Mathematics.
• Lead professional learning for staff in enrichment pedagogy, problem-based learning, and strategies that challenge high-ability learners.

Job description

Monterey Secondary College in Frankston North, Victoria, is seeking a Learning Specialist who will spend the majority of time in the classroom delivering high-quality teaching and learning. You will model exemplary practice, mentor teachers and lead activities across curriculum, assessment and student wellbeing.

You will work within the Frankston North Education Plan framework, support high-ability students, coordinate professional learning, and help extend pathways into VCE, ensuring inclusion