Senior Learning Specialist - Curriculum & Assessment

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Government schools is seeking a Learning Specialist Range 3 to advance curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across our classrooms. The role focuses on modelling high-quality teaching, mentoring peers and leading professional learning that improves student outcomes and engagement.

The Learning Specialist will work with school leaders to implement school-wide improvement strategies, monitor student progress using data and collaborate with families to support wellbeing and achievement.

Qualifications

• SC1: Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum and ability to model exemplary teaching.
• SC2: Expertise in high impact teaching strategies addressing student needs.
• SC3: Ability to monitor and assess student learning and provide feedback.
• SC4: Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration.
• SC5: Ability to model departmental values and facilitate school-based learning.
• SC6: Expertise in leading curriculum development for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating high-level teaching expertise and modelling practice.
• Delivering demonstration lessons and mentoring teachers.
• Working with leadership to promote effective teaching practice.
• Leading and modelling whole-school improvement related to curriculum.
• Providing professional learning processes, observation and feedback.
• Modelling data-informed teaching and providing staff feedback.
• Offering expert advice on professional learning contexts and strategies.
• Supervising and mentoring student teachers and coaches.
• Using student data to inform teaching approaches and promote outcomes.
• Developing school-wide professional learning structures and routines.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

High-impact teaching

Data-informed feedback

Interpersonal skills

Professional learning leadership

Department values alignment

Job description

Government schools is seeking a Learning Specialist Range 3 to advance curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across our classrooms. The role focuses on modelling high-quality teaching, mentoring peers and leading professional learning that improves student outcomes and engagement.

The Learning Specialist will work with school leaders to implement school-wide improvement strategies, monitor student progress using data and collaborate with families to support wellbeing and achievement.