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 qualified learning.

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.

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.

Learning Specialist Mathematics

Role Description

The Learning Specialist Mathematics is a key instructional leader responsible for strengthening Mathematics teaching and improving student achievement and learning growth across Sunshine College.

Working collaboratively with and under the direction of the Leading Teacher ¿ Essential Skills: Mathematics, the Learning Specialist will build teacher capacity through coaching, mentoring, modelling exemplary classroom practice and facilitating professional learning.

Aligned with the College's Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan, the role will promote high expectations and academic aspiration for all students, strengthen consistent and evidence-informed teaching practices, and support teachers to ensure every student is appropriately challenged and demonstrates learning growth.

Responsibilities

Curriculum and Teaching Practice

- Support the implementation of a guaranteed and viable Mathematics curriculum, consistent assessment practices and the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 across the College.
- Promote high expectations and academic aspiration among teachers and students, ensuring learning experiences provide appropriate challenge, support and extension for all learners.
- Strengthen consistency in curriculum planning, instructional practice and assessment across Mathematics cla

📌 Learning Specialist Mathematics (Melbourne)
🏢 Government schools
📍 Melbourne