Job Description
Learning Specialist: Science Domain Leader - Range 3
Department of Education Victoria – Keysborough VIC
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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 Professional 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.
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.
Selection Criteria
SC1Demonstrated 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.
SC2Demonstrated 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
SC3Demonstrated 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.
SC4Demonstrated 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.
SC5Demonstrated 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.
SC6Proven 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.
Role
Learning Specialists will behighly 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 qualified 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 Domain Leader
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.
AcriticalcomponentofthisworkwillfocusonincreasingtheknowledgebaseofstaffwithintheCollegeaboutstudent learning and high-quality instruction to assist the College with defining quality teacher practice.
CentraltotheDomainleader¿sresponsibilitieswillbethedevelopmentofcurriculumacrossallYearlevelsandensuring 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
The responsibilities of this position will be:
The Domain Leader will:
ensure the needs of student `Priority Cohorts¿ will be addressed in all aspects of their role (PriorityCohortsincludeIndigenous,OutofHomeCare,Inclusion,YouthJusticeandEquityfundedstudents)
overseetheorganisationandmanagementoftherelevantDomain
manageandmaintainthecollectionofresourcesoftheDomain
overseeandmanageCurriculumwithintheDomain
supportstafftodevelopanengagingcurriculumthatalignswithVCAAmandatedobjectivesinacollaborative manner, utilising the college PLT processes.
provideleadershipinpedagogyandstafflearningintheDomain
overseestudentacademicdevelopmentofstudentswithintheDomain
conductclassroomobservations
workaspartoftheCollege¿sCurriculumCommitteetoachievetheoutcomesoftheAIPandStrategicPlan
convenemeetingsofteachersassociatedwiththeDomainasrequiredbytheCurriculumCommitteeand in accordance with the meeting schedule, utilising the PLT model (to be developed)
makerecommendationsaboutcurriculuminitiativesandDomainArearequirementstotheCurriculum Committee
prepareallrelatedbudgetsandadministerspendinginlinewiththeagreedbudget
overseethepreparationofallcurriculumdocumentation,includingCurriculumHandbookentries,inacollaborative manner with all members of the domain team
addressissuesincollaborationwiththeTeachingandLearningAP
overseetheproductionofappropriatereportingtemplatesandassociatedmattersasagreedviathecurriculum committee
participate in professional development with a focus towards implementing and evaluating effective team-basedstrategiestopromotepositiveengagementbystudentsintheirlearningandtopromoteasafe and secure learning environment
promoteacollaborativeapproachtothepreparationofcourseoutlinesfromYears7-12
collaboratewithYearLevelLeadersasappropriatetotheDomain,onexcursionandincursioneventsas required
reviewthebooklisteachyearandupdatebooklistitemsasrequired
ensurethatdomainspecificresourcesandclassroomsareingoodorderandthatequipment,furnitureand noticeboards are well-maintained
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 TeachingStrategies,theKeysboroughSecondaryCollegeTeachingandLearningModel,theintegrationofICTinto teaching programs and goals and strategies of the Annual Implementation Plan
activelysearchfororpresentprofessionallearningthatwouldbenefittheDomainteamandislinkedto the AIP
supporttheLiteracyandNumeracyinitiativesintheCollege
positivelyengagewithprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities
useagreedAssessmentandReportingapproachesasdefinedwithintheCollegeAssessmentandReporting Policy consistently and assist members of the domain to do the same
ensurerelevantandagreedLiteracyandNumeracyStrategiesareembeddedintothecurriculumintheir Domain Area




developCourseSummarieswhichcanbeusedinCourseHandbooksandotherCollegepublications
observelessonsofteachersintheirdomaintoprovidesupportfeedbackandpromoteconsistencyinthe delivery of curriculum and ensure agreed curriculum is being delivered
ensurequalityLearningIntentionsandSuccessCriteriaareutilisedbyteachingstaff
aidschoolleadershipintheintroductionofaProfessionalLearningTeammodelthatguidestheworkundertaken in Domain meetings
utilisethecollegeTeachingandLearningModelinthecreationanddeliveryofcurriculum
conductclassroomobservationstoensureconsistencyofpractice,learningintentions,successcriteriaand other key features of the Teaching and Learning Framework are evident in lesson delivery
overseethedistributionandadministrationoflearningtaskstostaffwithinthedomain
ensureexamandassessmentsarerelevant,consistentandpreparedinadvanceofduedates
communicatewiththeCollegecommunityasrequired,whichincludesbutnotlimitedtocomprehensive Handbooks and newsletters
promote the domain within the College community by publishing in the College Newsletter, CollegeWebsite,CollegeMagazineand,whereappropriate,organisingpublicitywithinthewidercommunity
AdditionalDuties
providefeedbackandupdatestoPCO,YearLevelLeaders,andotherDomainLeadersinrelation to the differentiated curriculum developed within the Domain
maintainconfidentiality
liaisewithotherLeadersabouttheeducationalprogramsanddifferentiatedcurriculumforInclusion,Engagement and Pathways (eg. KEEP, STEM, Performing Arts and Sports) students
maintainconfidentiality
assistinthedeliveryofimprovedlearningandteachingpracticesandtheefficientfunctioningoftheCollege
undertakeapplicationsfor`FundingGrantsandPrograms¿thatwouldbenefittheCollege
undertakeadditionaldutiesasdirectedbytheCollegePrincipalorTeachingandLearningAP.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF THE SCIENCE DOMAIN LEADER
TheScienceDomainLeaderwill:
promoteanddeveloptheScienceprogramoftheCollegeinlinewithDoEguidelinesandtheStrategicPlan
provideappropriatereportingandcontacttoparentsofSciencestudents
participateincommunityfunctionsconductedbytheScienceDomainteam
provideprofessionaldevelopmentregardingSciencestudentstoCollegestaffonagrouporindividualbasis as required or directed
managetheSciencebudgetensuringtheprovisionofadequateresources
overseetheeffectiveworkpracticesofSciencestaff
liaisewithotherschoolsregardingScienceprograms,asrequired
workcloselywiththeSTEMLeaderoftheCollege
receivecorrespondenceandcommunicationsrelatedtoScienceanddelegatetoappropriatepersonnel
refertoDomainLeaderroledescriptionforadditionalduties
undertakeadditionaldutiesasdirectedbytheCollegePrincipalorTeachingandLearningAP.
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 (seeWorkplace 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)******
Child Secure 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:
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 sectoremployees,includingthose who work in Victorian Government Schools.
Information on the department values is available at:

📌 Learning Specialist: Science Domain Leader - Range 3 (Victoria)
🏢 Department of Education & Training, Victoria
📍 Victoria