Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Learning Specialist - Range 3

Occupation: Learning specialist

Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs

Reference: 1542804

Location Profile

Antonio Park Primary School was established in 1960 and is situated in a leafy setting in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, 30kms from the CBD. The school is situated in a unique bushland setting, with modern architecturally designed facilities and magnificent play areas for students. In 2026, the school has a full-time equivalent enrolment of 527 students. Staffing in 2026 includes 3 Principal class, 1 Learning Specialists, 1 Leading Teacher, and 48 teaching and ES staff. We are a learning community who believes in the achievement of excellence and the fulfilment of individual potential. Students, staff and families value our strong connection to each other and the school within a caring, inclusive and safe environment. We believe that our school values of Empathy, Responsibility, Resilience, Independence and Confidence, provide a basis for actions and decision making within the school and beyond, as well as giving all members of our school community, shared expectations.

The school encourages an 'open door' approach where parent and community contributions and participation are valued.

As citizens with a social conscience, we value collaboration and the perspectives of others. We understand the impact we can have on the world and strive to have a positive influence on the people and the environment around us. We are continually reflecting and improving, adapting to change with courage and confidence. We are curious learners who think critically and creatively by actively engaging in authentic learning experiences.

In 2026, Antonio Park Primary School provides outstanding learning programs. Engaging classroom programs were supported by specialist programs in Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Science and Indonesian. A wide variety of extra curricula activities including Junior and Senior choir, private music tuition, Running Club and our Green Team, ensure that there is something for every child.

Parents are supported through programs such as our Classroom Helpers Induction, year level websites and a variety of information nights on student wellbeing and classroom programs throughout the year.

Student voice is particularly important at Antonio Park Primary School. Our students fulfil a variety of leadership roles through Junior School Council (JSC), School Captains, House Captains, Specialist Leaders and Peacemakers. Through these roles, students build a sense of school pride and belonging and are able to guide school improvement and make contributions to the wider community through charities.

Our parent community and particularly our School Council are committed to improving the school, it's grounds and facilities in order to help us provide the best learning environment possible for our students.

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 qualified 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

Antonio Park Primary School is seeking an outstanding Learning Specialist - Wellbeing & Engagement to join our leadership team and lead a whole-school approach to student wellbeing, engagement and inclusive learning. This role is suited to an educator who is passionate about creating positive learning environments where every student feels connected, valued and empowered to succeed. Working alongside leaders and teachers, you will provide instructional leadership that strengthens wellbeing practices and builds staff capacity across the school.

Key responsibilities include

- Providing instructional leadership in the implementation of the Capabilities Curriculum across the school.
- Leading and enhancing our whole-school wellbeing program to support positive student outcomes.
- Coordinating the implementation of Respectful Relationships and other Department of Education wellbeing initiatives.
- Driving student agency and engagement through evidence-based approaches that amplify student voice and agency.
- Supporting teachers through team teaching, coaching and peer observations to strengthen classroom practice.
- Designing and facilitating high-quality professional learning that builds staff confidence and capability in wellbeing and engagement practices.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, high-performing school where innovation, professional growth and student success are at the heart of everything we do. Antonio Park will welcome potential applicants for a tour on 17th September at 4:15 pm

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. Applications close Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

10 September 2026

📌 Learning Specialist Range 3-Wellbeing and Engagement (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne