Role
The Director of Learning is responsible for creating a positive learning environment that promotes learning growth in every student. This will be achieved by supporting staff in the development and implementation of evidence based best practice and differentiation that supports the learning of all students.
This role is dedicated to supporting the development and implementation of high-impact teaching and learning initiatives across the school. Working outside the classroom full time, the Director of Learning will also be responsible for ensuring that teachers are implementing teaching practices that have the greatest impact on student progression.
The role also includes working directly with students to enhance engagement and achievement, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in teaching and learning. As staff member, the Director of Learning is expected to build respectful and collaborative relationships that actively contribute to a positive school culture and climate.
As a key member of the school’s Leadership Team, they will also be required to demonstrate the following:
* A commitment to the Values of DET and Mildura South Primary School
* An understanding of current DET priorities
* An understanding of and adherence to the school’s child safety policies, including the Child Safe Policy, Child Safe Standards, Code of Conduct, and all related procedures and guidelines
Leading Learning and Teaching: Statement of Duties
* Proactively lead and foster a cohesive, highly aspirational and expert teaching and learning culture and team within the school.
* Develop, articulate and implement a strategic vision for instructional protocols through the structure, programs and initiatives relevant to teaching and learning.
* Lead the academic direction of Mildura South Primary School in collaboration with other leaders of learning
* Develop relationships based on respect and trust and develop a sense of shared purpose, shared vision and shared values within the school community.
* Responsible for leading staff to raise student achievement and engagement and continually improving the quality of teaching and learning.
* Provide leadership for ongoing innovation in teaching and learning.
* Collaborate with Leaders of Learning to anticipate and plan for innovative responses to educational research (e.g. future technologies, student and staff wellbeing, cognitive science).
Teaching and Learning
* Lead and support the promotion of a culture of academic excellence.
* Lead and collaborate with Leaders of Learning to ensure programs, pedagogy, assessment, and teaching and learning practices ensure optimal student performance, are data responsive and research informed and address VTLM 2.0 and the 2.0 Victorian Curriculum.
* Lead and promote a coaching culture to support ongoing staff development and growth.
* Maintain a contemporary knowledge of emerging trends in education, especially pedagogy, curriculum and educational leadership.
* Ensure the curriculum direction, documentation, priorities and innovations reflect best practice and are age and stage appropriate.
* Lead, manage and collaborate with the other leaders to support, implement and track of
* Foster staff who are accountable, collaborative, positive and driven by high expectations for students.
* Create conditions and professional relationships conducive to the enhancement of staff wellbeing, and professional engagement and aspiration.
* Monitor the implementation of all teaching staff and provide regular feedback, support and coaching.
* Respond to any staff issues in a confidential, compassionate and professional manner.
* Develop leadership capacity in others through coaching and mentoring middle leaders and through the provision of leadership professional development and support.
* Engage efficient organisational and time-management skills, with an ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and concurrently manage several competing and complex tasks.
* Full involvement in the life of the school through attendance and participation at school and extra-curricular events.
* Other duties as required by the Principal.
Responsibilities
In recognition of the importance of leadership and management combined with exemplary teaching practice for improved student learning outcomes, the key roles of the leading teachers may include but are not limited to:
* Leading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement initiatives related to the school strategic plan and school priorities
* Leading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and delivery;
* Leading and managing the provision of professional development and developing individual and team development plans for teaching staff within the priorities of the school;
* Leading and managing staff performance and development (review of staff);
* Leading and managing the development of the school's assessment and reporting policies and practices;
* Leading and managing the implementation of the school operations and policies related to student welfare and discipline;
* Leading the development of curriculum in a major learning area and participating in curriculum development in other areas;
* Responsibility for general discipline matters beyond the management of classroom teachers;
* Contributing to the overall leadership and management of the school;
* Contributing to the development of proposals for school council consideration;
* Developing and managing the school code of conduct.
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
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 (seeWorkplace 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:
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:
* 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).
At Mildura South Primary we strive to cultivate a dynamic learning environment based on our values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Courage, and Kindness. A place where all understand the T.R.I.C.K. to success. Our collective responsibility is to empower each student to achieve high standards, embrace diverse perspectives, and grow as compassionate leaders. Through collaboration and mutual respect, we aim to create a supportive environment where integrity is instilled, courage is celebrated, and kindness fosters lasting connections. Together, we prepare students to navigate the world with confidence, empathy, and a commitment to making a positive impact in our community.
At Mildura South Primary School our mission: 'We bring our best selves to school and love the work that we do, striving for high impact and excellence in learning and wellbeing' informs our priorities as we strive to have high impact on the learning and wellbeing of all students, ensuring that we provide challenging learning experiences in an engaging learning environment.
Our school culture values a high work ethic and collaboration with teachers working in Professional Learning Communities to achieve the best outcomes for students. Together as a whole school community we support each other in discovering new learning about ourselves, our capabilities and what we can accomplish.
Through our culture of mentoring, support and ongoing professional learning we are able to achieve our vision:
- All students achieving high standards given the right time and support
-All teachers can teach to high standards given time, coaching and professional learning and the right assistance
-High expectations, teaching to point of need and early ongoing intervention are essential
-All leaders, teachers and students can articulate what they are learning and what success looks like. (Clarity: Lyn Sharratt 2019)
We have a strong commitment to creating future ready learners, encouraging and enabling the students to connect to the world beyond our school gate.
Our leadership team currently consists of 1 Principal, 2 Assistant Principals and 4 Learning Specialists. There is a strong emphasis on maintaining a safe, secure, welcoming and stimulating environment that encourages successful learning. Our school has a culture of teachers learning with and from each other, implementing the Victorian Teaching and Learning 2.0 Model and reflecting on student data and voice to improve teaching practice. All staff continue to strive to make everyday count for our students.
We have 23 classroom teachers, 6 specialist teachers, 25 Education Support Officers (Student Learning), full time IT technician and part time Library person. Our school is well resourced enabling us to implement strategies to address the needs of all students, including those with special needs. Assessment for High Quality Practice at Mildura South Primary. Assessment is formative and teachers gather in their Professional Learning Communities to discuss the best practice to ensure that all students have the opportunity and learning experiences that enables them to flourish. Summative Assessment is carried out each term in Literacy and Numeracy and goals are set according to individual needs to facilitate each child being taught at their point of need.
Parent support, dedicated staff and positive students ensures excellence in education at Mildura South Primary.
Applications close Wednesday 8 October 2025 at 11.59pm
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