Department of Education Victoria – Churchill QLD 1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria Churchill Primary School is situated in the heart of Churchill. The school has a well maintained native garden and spacious grounds. The main administration area and four classrooms were upgraded in 2020 with a new $2.4 million building. This new building will features modern facilities to deliver 21st century learning to our students. Churchill Primary School has high expectations of our students with a strong focus on learning growth. We use the most effective teaching methods which align with evidence based practise in our classrooms. Our school is a Qualified Learning Community where teachers work collaboratively to use data to plan for student learning. Our school has a strong academic focus and prioritises student wellbeing. Our staff are committed to building positive relationships with students. Our school uses the Berry Street Education Model, which is a proactive approach to teaching emotional regulation. This model is embedded in everything we do and is also explicitly taught in all grade levels. Churchill Primary School has highly skilled staff who support students with learning differences and are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment for all. The school uses an Explicit Direct Instruction approach to teaching. We teach the five components of literacy using this approach based on the soundest research into the science of reading. Our Naplan results in literacy have increased significantly using this approach and we expect this trend to continue. The five components to reading are as follows: Phonological Awareness Vocabulary Fluency Phonics Our school has an engaging Language program with AUSLAN taught from Prep-6.



Our students also enjoy ICT and PE as part of their curriculum each week and have opportunities to participate in music, performing arts and visual arts activities. Extracurricular activies are important for students to pursue their interests. They also help to foster a sense of belonging, school connectedness and school pride. Students have the opportunity to compete in a wide range of sports including, athletics, basketball, swimming, hockey, soccer and cross-country running. We also compete in Australia¿s largest performing arts competition ¿Wakakirri¿. Churchill Primary School values a strong partnership with our families and the local community. We provide opportunities for parent involvement and hold regular showcases where students share their learning. We welcome all prospective families to tour our school and see all the wonderful things that Churchill Primary School has to offer. 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 outcom

📌 Learning Specialist Range 3 (Ipswich)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Ipswich