SC1. Demonstrated expert knowledge of curriculum design and delivery, including the Victorian Curriculum, and the ability to apply it across learning areas. Demonstrated ability to model exemplary teaching practice, including the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum, and to implement school priorities.

SC2. Demonstrated expertise in the implementation and modelling of the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM) 2.0 and high-impact, evidence-based teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs. Demonstrated ability to support teachers to evaluate the impact of teaching and learning programs on student learning growth.

SC3. Demonstrated exemplary ability to model the monitoring and assessment of student learning. Demonstrated ability to support others to use data to inform teaching practice, and to give feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4. Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to build 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 to design and facilitate school-based professional learning.

SC6. Demonstrated ability to build the capability of colleagues through instructional coaching, including classroom observation, evidence-based feedback and demonstration lessons. Demonstrated ability to work with teachers across different learning areas to build consistent, high-quality practice.

Role





Learning Specialists are highly skilled classroom practitioners who continue to spend the majority of their time in the classroom, delivering high-quality teaching and learning. Alongside this, they carry responsibilities that draw on their expertise, including teaching demonstration lessons, observing and giving feedback to colleagues, and facilitating school-based professional learning.

The Learning Specialist - Curriculum and Instructional Coaching will build consistent, high-quality teaching across every learning area at Diamond Valley College. You will work alongside teachers through coaching, modelling, observation and feedback. You will anchor this work in the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM) 2.0 and the science of teaching, so that evidence-based practice is the norm in every classroom. The role is not tied to one curriculum area. It aims to strengthen the knowledge, skill and effectiveness of the whole teaching team, for improved student achievement, engagement and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

In recognition of the importance of exemplary practice for improved student learning outcomes, the key responsibilities of this role may include but are not limited to:

Teaching excellence and modelling

- Demonstrating high-level expertise in teaching and learning, and modelling exemplary classroom practice,



including through demonstration lessons.
- Modelling effective learning practice, including seeking feedback from colleagues and leaders on your own teaching as part of critical reflection and inquiry.
- Modelling the exemplary use of student data to inform teaching approaches.

Coaching and building capability

- Coaching and mentoring teachers to strengthen their knowledge, confidence and practice, so that they can lead their own improvement.
- Providing evidence-based feedback that informs teachers' effectiveness and development.
- Supporting teachers to seek, analyse and act on feedback about their practice.
- Supervising and training one or more student teachers.

Consistent, evidence-based practice across all learning areas

- Working with the school leadership team to develop a shared view of highly effective teaching, aligned with VTLM 2.0 and the science of teaching.
- Leading and modelling whole-school improvement strategies in curriculum planning and delivery, so that explicit teaching and evidence-informed practice are consistent across all learning areas.
- Providing expert advice on the context, processes and strategies that shape individual and school-wide professional learning.

Professional learning structures

- Playing a key role in qualified learning, including developing processes and protocols for observation, feedback and peer collaboration.
- Working with PL Learning Specialist to developing and promoting school-wide professional learning structures, processes and protocols through Professional Learning Communities.

Who May Apply

Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Instit

📌 Learning Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne