Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Learning Specialist - Range 3

Occupation: Learning specialist

Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs

Reference: 1537687

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 skilled 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 [email protected]

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:

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

Other Information

ROLE DESCRIPTION: DIRECTOR OF DATA AND ASSESSMENT (2027 ¿ 2028)

General statement regarding role:

The Director of Data and Assessment, being a member of the Leadership Team, has responsibilities that extend beyond their specific role.

Learning Specialists have several levels of responsibility:

- Leading in the specific role that they are appointed to

- Demonstrating excellence in own teaching practices and modelling them for other staff

- Active leadership of College-related priorities and initiatives

- Modelling of a strong, cohesive team ethos

- Active involvement in the broad College program

Director of Data and Assessment responsibilities:

Leading Strategic Directions

- Develop Action Plans in regard to relevant goals in the Strategic Plan that utilise learning data across the College.

- Work responsively with KLA Leaders and Heads of Year Level to collate and lead in the development of strategies to address identified areas of student performance requiring improvement;

- Work in partnership with the Leadership Team and KLA Leaders to assist the effective development of Teaching and Learning at Norwood Secondary College;

- Collate, analyse and triangulate large data sets, such as PAT, NAPLAN, Attitudes to School, Staff and Parent Surveys.

Leading Student Learning

- Work proactively to identify and report on areas of student performance or survey data that require strategic input from the Leadership Team;

- Provide expert commentary to the Principals regarding survey results and academic outcomes and offer strategic advice on appropriate strategies to continue to improve these outcomes;

- Work closely with the Teaching and Learning Assistant Principal and other Learning Specialists to source and collate and lead the analysis of appropriate data to inform teaching practice and improve student outcomes.

Leading Staff

- Provide high level coaching to staff and teaching teams in relation to the use of data to inform and build highly effective teaching and learning practice;

- As a member of the Learning Specialist Team, develop and implement a whole school coaching model for staff;

- Support staff in professional learning about the effective use of survey, NAPLAN, VCE, teacher generated data;

- Work alongside the Director of Curriculum to ensure compliance with the Department of Education policies with regards to student reporting requirements;

- Oversee the process of Reporting on student learning progress.

Other roles as determined by the Principal.

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

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).

Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools.

Location Profile

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Norwood Secondary College provides a vibrant teaching and learning environment that supports enjoyment and excellence in living, learning and working.

VISION STATEMENT

Norwood Secondary College, established in 1958, is located in a beautiful setting overlooking the Mullum Mullum Creek Valley. Our well maintained and purpose built facilities blend with the environment and support a vibrant teaching and learning community.

Norwood Secondary College provides innovative and engaging teaching and learning for all students. We focus on successfully engaging students as active participants in life-long learning. Our curriculum nurtures the potential of each student and encourages them to achieve their personal best in all areas.

At Norwood our students are well prepared for the challenges and rigours of an academic curriculum and thrive on the opportunities offered by our sporting, leadership, camping and outdoor education programs.

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Music and Performing Arts (including school productions) are an integral part of the school¿s co-curricular program.

The College Values provide an important base for all our interactions with students and the community.

Our core Values are: RESPECT, ASPIRATION, RESPONSIBILITY, RESILIENCE

At Norwood Secondary College students are provided with a sound basis for a life that is fulfilling, respectful of self, others and the environment. We prepare our students to be flexible, adaptable, innovative leaders in our local and global community.

Our bonds with the community are a source of strength and inspiration for us. Our students gain much from their links and involvement with community programs and activities, whilst the contributions of parents and friends are valued and encouraged across all aspects of College life.

NORWOOD SECONDARY COLLEGE - OVERVIEW

At Norwood Secondary College we believe that every student can learn, and each student is encouraged and supported to achieve his or her personal best.

Norwood Secondary College staff understand the need to build an educational community through quality relationships with students, parents and staff and have the growth and development of each individual as its primary focus.

Norwood Secondary College, in Byron Street Ringwood, is a single campus coeducational college with an enrolment limit of approximately 1100 students. Students come from a wide geographic area, covering up to 35 feeder primary schools. It has a very high reputation in the community, particularly with regard to student endeavour in academic results, sport, music and student leadership.

A very high percentage of students stay to complete their VCE and gain entry to their first preferences to university, TAFE or a vocation of their choice.

The school offers VM for a limited number of selected students in Years 11 and 12.

An enrichment class operates for selected, high achieving students in Years 7 to 9. Students are encouraged to study a VCE subject in Year 10 and a Unit 3/4 in Year 11. Some students also undertake university studies during their Year 12.

The school offers an extensive camps and excursions program specifically designed for each year level, and comprehensive leadership development opportunities at each year level. An active Student Representative Council meets regularly and gives further opportunities for many students to develop leadership skills.

The College has a long history of sporting tradition and an excellent sporting program. Many teams achieve outstanding results and progress to zone and state level.

The College has an extensive Instrumental Music program and encourages student performance. The College achieves excellent outcomes in Art and Technology studies across all year levels.

At Norwood Secondary College we are committed to providing an experience where, in years to come, students will be proud to have attended a college where they have made lifelong friends, are lifelong learners and valuable contributors to the community.

CHILD SAFE STANDARDS

Like all Victorian government schools, Norwood Secondary College is a child safe environment. Our school actively promotes 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. Our school has a Child Safety Code of Conduct, as outlined in our Child Safety Policy, as published on our College Website.

Applications close Sunday 23 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

10 August 2026

📌 Learning Specialist Director of Data and Assessment (East Melbourne)
🏢 Government schools
📍 East Melbourne