Learning Specialist Range 3: Instructional Practice Leader VET

Department of Education Victoria – Bendigo VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Bendigo Senior Secondary College (BSSC) is a Year 11 and 12 school located in one of Victoria's strongest and fastest growing regional areas. With an enrolment of 1870 students, we are the largest provider of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) delivered in schools in the state.

Our ROLE at BSSC is to empower learners for individual, community and global leadership, underpinned by the values of Respect, Optimism, Learning and Engagement. We are proud of the significant role we play supporting young people from the Greater Bendigo community to access high quality education programs, tailored to meet the individual needs and pathway goals of every student.

BSSC is located within the Rosalind Park precinct in the centre of Bendigo and has enjoyed an unrivalled picturesque location on this site for more than a century. The entire college site is on the Victorian Heritage Register. Staff, students and the broader community value the history of the college, and the contribution it has made to the city and to state education.

The college provides an inclusive learning environment which supports students to develop attributes and behaviours necessary to be respectful community members, independent and resourceful learners and to achieve success within and beyond school. We foster a solid study culture with high expectations around student effective use of private study time in the various study spaces around the college. Students are provided with free access to an extensive range of high quality learning support and exam revision opportunities.

Staff are committed to supporting the academic progress and wellbeing of students where strong, respectful relationships are the basis for all communication. Students are encouraged to interact closely with their teachers and seek help at any time.

The college has a reputation for exemplary use of ICT and delivery of online learning. Students have high level access to ICT and the college operates a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) model where students provide their own laptop or other device to support their learning. There is an emphasis on the use of blended delivery, which allows students to access digital curriculum resources to support the classroom instruction provided by teachers. This is enhanced by access to digital content developed through the Victorian Virtual Learning Network, a BSSC initiative where the college provides VCE online to students in schools around the state in a range of VCE studies.

An online portal is available which allows parents to monitor attendance, work completion and achievement in real time and provides for the approval of absences. Teachers upload key assessment outcomes and comments in a progressive reporting model.

A strength of our college is the expertise and commitment of our dedicated staff. Teachers at BSSC play a leading role in state wide curriculum development, subject associations, VCAA assessment processes and in the professional learning of teachers across the state. All staff are expected to demonstrate the highest professional standards and a commitment to excellence. The college has a culture of self-reflection and continuous improvement which is supported by a rigorous performance and development process, allowing recognition of outstanding work and identification of areas for further improvement.

A wide range of VCE studies is offered and students can select units in Business and Information Technology, English, Health & Physical Education, Languages & EAL, Humanities, Mathematics, Performing Arts & Media, Science, Technology and Visual Arts. An accelerated learning program operates in conjunction with Bendigo¿s four government 7-10 colleges where students are able to undertake some VCE studies whilst in Year 10 and are then encouraged to undertake a Unit 3/4 study in their first year at the college.

Students have access to the VCE¿s Vocational Major offering and the Victorian Pathways Certificate and also to Head Start school based apprenticeships and traineeships.

Student programs are tailored to meet the learning, wellbeing and pathway goals of each student. Programs can include combinations of studies at Unit 1/2 and 3/4 level, completing the VCE over three years or negotiating a program to meet individual student health, school-based apprenticeship or elite sport training commitments. We have a close relationship with the four government Year 7-10 colleges in Bendigo and work together around orientation activities and pathways advice to support students in making informed program choices and a positive transition to our college.

The college is a Registered Training Organisation with many Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs on its scope of registration. Strong relationships with other training providers in Bendigo and our Trade Training Centre provide our students with access to excellent vocational training facilities and opportunities.

As a senior secondary education provider, we specialise in assisting students to make a positive transition to the next stage of their lives, whether that is to University or other study, apprenticeships or traineeships or directly on to employment. Extensive careers and pathways advice is available to students and is complemented by the individual support each student receives from their Advisor who closely monitors their wellbeing and progress. Additional support to assist students to stay engaged with their learning is provided through our Wellbeing Team. Students can access support from our Student Wellbeing Team and other visiting department staff.

NETschool is a second campus of the college, providing curriculum access for 15 to 18 year old students who have been outside mainstream schooling or training. NETschool provides access to VCE, VCE VM and VET subjects from its central city location.

The college provides outstanding facilities to support student learning in a combination of historic and modern facilities. These include the Ulumbarra Performing Arts Centre which incorporates a 1000 seat theatre, café and foods/hospitality facilities. Other recent modernised or new building projects include the Student Services Centre, Library, Multimedia Centre, refurbishment of the historic Maths building and an outdoor recreation area. Other purpose-built facilities include our Language Centre and Trade Training Centre. Each of these areas contain casual student study spaces, kitchenettes and high-level access to ICT.

One of the features of the college for many years has been the presence of students from other countries who come to study as fee paying students or through exchange programs. International students are supported in homestay arrangements with local families who provide cultural and language enrichment experiences. We are proud of the work we do to support New Arrival and refugee students, including through our intensive EAL program.

The college highly values the presence and contribution of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student population. These students are assisted by a range of additional support services which are closely linked to families and Community.

The international focus of the college is wide ranging and includes sister school relationships in China, France, Germany and Indonesia. When travel conditions allow, students can participate in curriculum and intercultural learning exchanges to these countries, and also to Italy and Greece. College curriculum has also developed a focus on the building of student global perspectives.

The college runs a very successful Confucius Classroom program in partnership with a Chinese agency and a Chinese sister school. This program attracts high quality Chinese teachers to Bendigo who deliver Chinese language and culture programs into over twenty Bendigo primary and secondary schools, and evening classes for the broader Bendigo community. This program is supporting young people from around the region to access an additional language and build their intercultural competence.

At BSSC we believe that every child is capable of achieving and has a right to a high-quality education which will empower them with the attitude, knowledge and skills necessary for success in life and work beyond school.

For further information about the College visitwww.bssc.edu.au

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.

SC6 Demonstrated capacity to lead and sustain improvement in VET, building the capability of others and contributing to a positive, collaborative and high-performing culture in a senior secondary environment.

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.

The Instructional Practice Leader VET provides specialist instructional leadership across Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs. The role builds teacher capability in vocational pedagogy, assessment practice and curriculum implementation to strengthen student engagement, achievement and successful completion.

The role supports VET teachers to deliver high-quality and compliant programs that align with training package requirements, effective teaching practice and strong student learning outcomes. Through coaching, modelling, moderation and professional learning, the role strengthens instructional consistency, assessment quality and professional practice across VET programs.

The role works collaboratively with VET teachers, Teaching & Learning Coordinators, Instructional Practice Leaders and college leaders to strengthen teacher capability, support continuous improvement and promote high-quality vocational education practices. The role contributes to teaching and learning improvement through specialist expertise in vocational education, assessment and curriculum implementation.

Success is reflected through increased teacher capability, strong assessment and moderation practices, consistent implementation of VET programs and improved student engagement, achievement and successful completion.

Reporting relationships

Reports to: Assistant Principal VET, RTO & Pathways

Works closely with: VET teaching staff, VET, RTO & Pathways team, Teaching & Learning Coordinators and college leaders

Direct reports: Nil

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Teaching allotment: The role includes a teaching load, currently equivalent to four classes (840 minutes per week), and a role as an Advisor for approximately 16 students.

College events: This role includes participation in parent and student information evenings, Open Days and other college-wide events, some of which may occur outside normal school hours.

Success in the role

Student outcomes

- Students experience engaging, high-quality and industry‑relevant vocational education programs that support achievement, successful completion and pathway development. (VET teaching, learning and assessment; Teacher capability and coaching)
- Students benefit from consistent and effective teaching, assessment and support practices that strengthen engagement, confidence and success in VET programs. (VET teaching, learning and assessment; Professional learning and quality practice)

Staff outcomes

- VET teachers deliver engaging, high-quality and industry‑relevant programs that support student success. (Teacher capability and coaching; VET teaching, learning and assessment)
- VET teachers experience practical coaching, modelling, moderation and professional support that strengthens confidence, capability and professional practice. (Teacher capability and coaching; Skilled learning and quality practice)
- Support VET teachers to analyse learner engagement, progress and achievement data to inform instructional decisions and improve student outcomes. (VET teaching, learning and assessment; Teacher capability and coaching; Professional learning and quality practice)
- VET teachers confidently implement vocational pedagogy, delivery and assessment practices aligned to training package requirements and student learning needs. (VET teaching, learning and assessment; Professional learning and quality practice)
- Staff capability and confidence in delivering engaging, compliant and industry‑relevant VET programs continues to grow. (Teacher capability and coaching; Professional learning and quality practice)

College outcomes

- VET programs are delivered through consistent, high-quality and student‑centred teaching and assessment practices. (VET teaching, learning and assessment)
- Collaboration, moderation and professional learning strengthen instructional consistency, assessment quality and continuous improvement across VET programs. (Collaboration and continuous improvement; Professional learning and quality practice)
- Vocational education practices align with college priorities, assessment policy, industry expectations and training package requirements. (Collaboration and continuous improvement; VET teaching, learning and assessment)
- Strong collaboration across VET programs strengthens teacher capability, student outcomes and the quality of vocational education across the college. (Collaboration and continuous improvement)

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📌 Learning Specialist Range 3: Instructional Practice Leader VET (Bendigo)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Bendigo