Job Description
Learning Specialist: Science Domain Leader - Range 3 n
Department of Education Victoria – Keysborough VIC
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Keysborough Secondary College is a multi-campus school with one campus in Keysborough (Acacia Campus) and one in Springvale South (Banksia Campus). Both campuses offer programs for students in years 7-12 with an organisational structure arranged around Junior and Senior sub-schools.
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Enrolments in the College stand at around **** and are growing. The College provides a broad range of VCE, VCE-VM and VET subjects for our students across the two campuses. The College also has a significant International Students Program with its own ELC.
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Student achievement and engagement is generally above Like School groups and retention is high. Our student population is culturally and linguistically diverse and characterised by families of high SFOE as a result of which the college attracts significant Equity Funding.General Satisfaction with the College, as measured by the Parent Opinion Survey, is consistently high and in **** was 86%.
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Our college Vision states that: At Keysborough College, we are a diverse learning community where every student thrives. Our RED values (Respect, Excellence, and Diversity) are at the heart of our college. By prioritising wellbeing and fostering student agency, we empower students to take ownership of their learning through meaningful and individualised pathways. Through the promotion of the RED Values, implementation of the SWPBS framework, our students thrive.
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At Keysborough Secondary College we promote teaching and learning that is collaborative, technology rich, reflective, purposeful and personalised that prepares students for our rapidly changing world.Our Teaching and Learning model employ evidence-based practices aligned with the VTLM 2.0 to create engaging learning environments that foster academic and personal growth. We have a strong emphasis on teaching teams through the Qualified Learning Communities and Domain Teams, which enables staff to work collaboratively to provide an engaging and rigorous curriculum. Provision of opportunities for targeted intervention, and extension and enrichment are included in the learning program to ensure that students are supported at the point of need.
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Keysborough Secondary College has undergone an extensive renewal program with the construction of two Junior Village neighbourhoods, a Senior Village neighbourhood, and a purpose-built STEM Centre on each Campus. Construction or refurbishment of a Food Technology, The Arts and Technology Centre on each campus has also been completed. The final stage has been completed for the new Administration Centre on the Banksia Campus and the refurbishment of the Music area at the Acacia Campus.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Proven ability to lead and develop teams to drive improvement priorities identified in the College Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan, through collaboration, evidence-informed practice and a sustained focus on improving student outcomes.
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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.
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The Learning Specialist role is aimed at building excellence in teaching and learning within the Teaching Service.
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plays a significant role in assisting the College improve student performance and educational outcomes as determined by the College strategic plan and state-wide priorities. The Domain Leader also contributes to the development and implementation of college-wide policies and priorities.
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criticalcomponentofthisworkwillfocusonincreasingtheknowledgebaseofstaffwithintheCollegeabout
student learning and high-quality instruction to assist the College with defining quality teacher practice.
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CentraltotheDomainleader
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sresponsibilitieswillbethedevelopmentofcurriculumacrossallYearlevelsand
ensuring a comprehensive Scope and Sequence of curriculum delivery is both promoted and enacted across the College. The Domain Leader will have overall responsibility for the development and delivery of the curriculum across the Domain.
Responsibilities n
The responsibilities of this position will be:
The Domain Leader will: n
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ensure the needs of student `Priority Cohorts¿ will be addressed in all aspects of their role (Priority
CohortsincludeIndigenous,OutofHomeCare,Inclusion,YouthJusticeandEquityfundedstudents)
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overseetheorganisationandmanagementoftherelevantDomain
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manageandmaintainthecollectionofresourcesoftheDomain
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overseeandmanageCurriculumwithintheDomain
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supportstafftodevelopanengagingcurriculumthatalignswithVCAAmandatedobjectivesina
collaborative manner, utilising the college PLT processes.
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provideleadershipinpedagogyandstafflearningintheDomain
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overseestudentacademicdevelopmentofstudentswithintheDomain
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conductclassroomobservations
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workaspartoftheCollege
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sCurriculumCommitteetoachievetheoutcomesoftheAIPandStrategic
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convenemeetingsofteachersassociatedwiththeDomainasrequiredbytheCurriculumCommittee
and in accordance with the meeting schedule, utilising the PLT model (to be developed)
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makerecommendationsaboutcurriculuminitiativesandDomainArearequirementstothe
Curriculum Committee
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prepareallrelatedbudgetsandadministerspendinginlinewiththeagreedbudget
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overseethepreparationofallcurriculumdocumentation,includingCurriculumHandbookentries,ina
collaborative manner with all members of the domain team
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addressissuesincollaborationwiththeTeachingandLearningAP
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overseetheproductionofappropriatereportingtemplatesandassociatedmattersasagreedviathe
curriculum committee
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participate in professional development with a focus towards implementing and evaluating effective team-
basedstrategiestopromotepositiveengagementbystudentsintheirlearningandtopromotea
safe and secure learning environment
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promoteacollaborativeapproachtothepreparationofcourseoutlinesfromYears7
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collaboratewithYearLevelLeadersasappropriatetotheDomain,onexcursionandincursionevents
as required
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reviewthebooklisteachyearandupdatebooklistitemsasrequired
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ensurethatdomainspecificresourcesandclassroomsareingoodorderandthatequipment,furniture
and noticeboards are well-maintained
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participate in professional development with the goal of providing educational leadership for members of the Domain Area by being informed, reflective and innovative regarding educational issues and the implementation of DoE and College priorities including High Impact Teaching
Strategies,theKeysboroughSecondaryCollegeTeachingandLearningModel,theintegrationofICT
into teaching programs and goals and strategies of the Annual Implementation Plan
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activelysearchfororpresentprofessionallearningthatwouldbenefittheDomainteamandislinked
to the AIP
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supporttheLiteracyandNumeracyinitiativesintheCollege
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positivelyengagewithprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities
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useagreedAssessmentandReportingapproachesasdefinedwithintheCollegeAssessmentand
Reporting Policy consistently and assist members of the domain to do the same
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ensurerelevantandagreedLiteracyandNumeracyStrategiesareembeddedintothecurriculumin
their Domain Area
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developCourseSummarieswhichcanbeusedinCourseHandbooksandotherCollegepublications




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observelessonsofteachersintheirdomaintoprovidesupportfeedbackandpromoteconsistencyin
the delivery of curriculum and ensure agreed curriculum is being delivered
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ensurequalityLearningIntentionsandSuccessCriteriaareutilisedbyteachingstaff
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aidschoolleadershipintheintroductionofaProfessionalLearningTeammodelthatguidesthework
undertaken in Domain meetings
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utilisethecollegeTeachingandLearningModelinthecreationanddeliveryofcurriculum
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conductclassroomobservationstoensureconsistencyofpractice,learningintentions,successcriteria
and other key features of the Teaching and Learning Framework are evident in lesson delivery
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overseethedistributionandadministrationoflearningtaskstostaffwithinthedomain
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ensureexamandassessmentsarerelevant,consistentandpreparedinadvanceofduedates
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communicatewiththeCollegecommunityasrequired,whichincludesbutnotlimitedto
comprehensive Handbooks and newsletters
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promote the domain within the College community by publishing in the College Newsletter, College
Website,CollegeMagazineand,whereappropriate,organisingpublicitywithinthewidercommunity
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AdditionalDuties
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providefeedbackandupdatestoPCO,YearLevelLeaders,
andotherDomainLeadersin
relation to the differentiated curriculum developed within the Domain
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maintainconfidentiality
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liaisewithotherLeadersabouttheeducationalprogramsanddifferentiatedcurriculumforInclusion,
Engagement and Pathways (eg. KEEP, STEM, Performing Arts and Sports) students
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maintainconfidentiality
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assistinthedeliveryofimprovedlearningandteachingpracticesandtheefficientfunctioningofthe
College
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undertakeapplicationsfor`FundingGrantsandPrograms
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thatwouldbenefittheCollege
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undertakeadditionaldutiesasdirectedbytheCollegePrincipalorTeachingandLearningAP.
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ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF THE SCIENCE DOMAIN LEADER n
TheScienceDomainLeaderwill:
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promoteanddeveloptheScienceprogramoftheCollegeinlinewithDoEguidelinesandtheStrategic
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provideappropriatereportingandcontacttoparentsofSciencestudents
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participateincommunityfunctionsconductedbytheScienceDomainteam
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provideprofessionaldevelopmentregardingSciencestudentstoCollegestaffonagrouporindividual
basis as required or directed
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managetheSciencebudgetensuringtheprovisionofadequateresources
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overseetheeffectiveworkpracticesofSciencestaff
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liaisewithotherschoolsregardingScienceprograms,asrequired
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workcloselywiththeSTEMLeaderoftheCollege
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receivecorrespondenceandcommunicationsrelatedtoScienceanddelegatetoappropriate
personnel
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refertoDomainLeaderroledescriptionforadditionalduties
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undertakeadditionaldutiesasdirectedbytheCollegePrincipalorTeachingandLearningAP.
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Who May Apply n
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 n
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 (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines).
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Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD)
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Child Safe Standards n
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:
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pal/child-safe-standards/policy
DE Values n
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:
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📌 Learning Specialist: Science Domain Leader - Range 3 (Victoria)
🏢 Department of Education & Training, Victoria
📍 Victoria