Location
Melbourne VIC
Full job description
Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Learning Specialist - Range 3
Occupation: Learning specialist
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1485142
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.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au
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
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
VIT LANTITE
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must 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 Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.
Location Profile
NEW SCHOOL OPENING: Term 1, 2026 (Clyde)
Meet the Team along with detailed school Information (online):
Time: 7th August @ 7.00pm via Webex link below.
Register here: https://forms.gle/jHG4E5FRGUXmcvR58
WebEx meet link: https://eduvic.webex.com/meet/azadzoi.mateullah.m
Join Us in Shaping a New School Community
This is a rare opportunity to be part of a founding team helping to shape the culture, practices, and identity of a new school. We welcome passionate, reflective and forward-thinking educators who want to make a lasting difference.
Welcome to Kulap Primary School
Kulap Primary School is a brand-new, government primary school set to open in the heart of Clyde's Riverland estate, within the City of Casey-one of Victoria's fastest-growing and most diverse communities. Opening in Term 1, 2026, Kulap will cater for students from Foundation to Year 6 with capacity for up to 525 students, including a co-located kindergarten to support seamless early years transition.
We are proud to be part of the Victorian Government's investment in high-quality education and community infrastructure. Kulap Primary School will be more than a place of learning-it will be a community hub, a centre for growth, innovation, and wellbeing.
Vision, Mission and Values
Our Vision
Kulap Primary School's vision is to empower every child to thrive - academically, socially, and emotionally, in a nurturing and inclusive community that values curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our Mission
Kulap Primary School's mission is to provide students with the best possible foundation in life through a well-rounded education.
Our Values - THRIVE
Teamwork - We work together, listen to one another, and share ideas to achieve common goals.
Honesty - We act with integrity, tell the truth, and take responsibility for our actions.
Respect - We treat ourselves, others, and our environment with kindness, understanding, and dignity.
Inclusion - We embrace diversity and ensure everyone feels safe, valued, and supported.
Valiant (Perseverance) - We keep going when things are challenging, showing resilience and a commitment to improvement.
Excellence - We strive to do our best in all that we do, setting high standards and taking pride in our achievements.
Facilities Design
Our school will feature state-of-the-art, environmentally sustainable buildings and outdoor spaces that are safe, accessible, and future-focused. These include:
Flexible indoor learning neighbourhoods
Specialist spaces for Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Digital Technologies STEM
Food Technology and Science rooms
Full-sized indoor gymnasium and drama space
Library for inquiry and exploration
Co-located Kindergarten for smooth early years transition
Inclusive infrastructure including sensory-friendly design and quiet zones
Landscaped outdoor areas for active and passive play, sports, and wellbeing
Curriculum Instructional Approach
Kulap Primary School's curriculum will align with the Victorian Curriculum and reflect a balanced approach to teaching and learning that includes:
Evidence-based explicit instruction for literacy and numeracy
Differentiated instruction and personalised learning plans
A strong focus on STEAM, Digital Technologies, and Future Skills
Specialist programs in The Arts, Physical Education, and Science
We will implement a Professional Learning Community (PLC) model supported by FISO 2.0 and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) to ensure ongoing student achievement and teacher growth.
Student Wellbeing Inclusion
At Kulap, wellbeing is not an add-on-it is foundational. Our proactive and inclusive wellbeing framework will include:
School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS)
Zones of Regulation to support emotional literacy
Culturally responsive pedagogy and Koorie inclusion
Pastoral care programs to support student voice and agency
Social and emotional learning embedded into the daily curriculum
Community Engagement Partnerships
We believe in the power of school-family-community partnerships. Our approach includes:
Collaborative planning with the co-located kindergarten for smooth transitions
Parent workshops, community events, and celebrations of learning
Strong links with local cultural, sporting and community groups
Regular communication and feedback loops with families
Opportunities for parent/carer involvement in classrooms and decision-making
Our Staff Culture
Kulap Primary School will foster a collaborative, professional, and innovative teaching culture. Staff will benefit from:
High-quality induction and mentoring programs
Pathways for leadership development and career progression
Professional learning aligned with school goals and FISO 2.0
A culture of continuous improvement, feedback and shared practice
Opportunities to contribute to shaping a new school culture from the ground up
A Place for Every Learner
Kulap Primary School is proud to be a culturally diverse and inclusive learning community. We will serve a vibrant population, with students from a range of cultural and language backgrounds, including Punjabi, Sinhalese, and Hazaraghi, alongside representation from the Koorie community. We anticipate to have 45% of students from EAL backgrounds.
We believe every child can learn and will be empowered to reach their full potential.
Application Details
Please note: all leadership roles will have a teaching component attached due to the number of students in the first year. This will be revised accordingly as the school grows.
Please submit your Cover Letter, CV and responses to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as one PDF document titled with your name. Ensure your name is on every page of your application. Include the contact details of three referees (phone and email preferred).
For further information, please contact Principal Mati Azadzoi.
Phone: 0431 215 055
Email: mati.azadzoi@education.vic.gov.au
Website: https://www.schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au/kulap-primary-school
Applications close Monday 11 August 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
29 July 2025
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