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.
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
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.
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
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 ****, 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 **** 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).
Applicants
: When submitting your application please ensure you upload it as one PDF document that includes your cover letter (optional), response to selection criteria (SC) and resume/CV, names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees.
School Profile Statement
At Botanic Ridge Primary School, we pride ourselves on grounding our instructional model and teaching practices in evidence-based research. Explicit teaching and shared practice are at the core of our instructional model to build confident independent learners.
Botanic Ridge Primary is a government school with an early childhood setting which opened Term 1 of ****. There is provision in the Primary School for children from Foundation to Year Six with facilities for a long-term enrolment of 500 children. An integrated Family and Community Centre caters for Four-Year-old Kindergarten and Maternal health is also onsite. The Family and Community Centre is operated by the City of Casey, who are the Department of Education and Training's funding partners in the project.
The facilities have been designed with the following key design principles in mind:
Designs that place a strong emphasis on flexibility
Buildings that are architecturally designed, visually stimulating, inviting to the community and readily accessible to all
Landscaping which reflects the surrounding area through the use of native plants
School values, philosophy, and vision
Botanic Ridge Primary School Statement of Values and School Philosophy is integral to the work that we do and is the foundation of our school community. Students, staff and members of our school community are encouraged to live and demonstrate our core values of respect, responsibility, safety and growth.
Vision
Botanic Ridge Primary School's vision is to inspire and empower all children to learn and achieve through building curiosity and collaboration in a challenging and supportive learning environment that inspires growth. To encourage resilience and a positive self-image, with a focus on respecting ourselves, others and our world.
Mission
Botanic Ridge Primary School's mission is to
• Create a positive climate for learning where we will develop independent learners and problem solvers through explicit teaching.
• To lead the development of dynamic relationships through collaboration, high expectations and opportunity for student and community voice and agency in learning. Where we will develop independent learners and problem solvers through explicit instruction, who design, develop and assess their learning through opportunities encompassing voice, agency and leadership.
• To develop a viable and rich curriculum that is informed by the Strategic plan, promotes shared evidence-based pedagogical approaches and is bound by rigorous evaluation embedded in Professional Learning Community cycles of inquiry. Where there is a focus on teacher precision, quality and consistency of practice, while also fostering core adaptions based on student needs. Teachers collaborate within their Professional Learning Communities to ensure consistency of planning and implementation of the instructional model. Teacher professional learning is at the core of the school's strategic plan to improve student outcomes.
• To create a climate for learning that supports an appreciation of different cultures and supports children to deepen their understanding of, and respect for, differences through respectful curiosity and their friendships with other children. A learning community where we teach our children about our environment, Australia and its past, inclusive of our indigenous people. Our children will learn about the importance of behaviours that demonstrate, respect and understanding of all people who inhabit our land and our planet.
Professional Learning community
Our school presents an exciting opportunity for teachers to work collaboratively with the Leadership team and other staff in the creation of a dynamic learning community situated in a contemporary designed school strongly connected to the community.
The staff of this school will demonstrate the qualities of collaboration and teamwork, be highly skilled and knowledgeable about how students learn offering diverse expertise and multiple learning opportunities within and outside the Learning Community Spaces. Explicit direct instruction, routines and high expectations are fundamental to the Botanic Ridge philosophy.
The students and parents are seeking highly energised staff with a passion for learning and a commitment to work as partners to develop our students, academically socially and emotionally. Botanic Ridge Primary School is seeking applications from educators who are committed to a teaching pedagogy reflective of the science of learning & teaching. We are looking for educators who have skills in a variety of disciplines, who are flexible, committed to the education profession, the students and peers and will contribute to the positive culture of our school.
Applicants
: When submitting your application please ensure you upload it as one PDF document that includes your cover letter (optional), response to selection criteria (SC) and resume/CV, names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees.
When submitting your application please ensure you upload it as one PDF that includes your cover letter (optional), response to selection criteria (SC) and resume/CV, names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees.
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
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For further information please email Megan Comben (Acting Principal) at
Applications close Wednesday 10 December **** at *****pm
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