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.

Learning Specialist VCE Outcomes: English/EAL is a key instructional leader responsible for strengthening teaching practice and improving student achievement in VCE English and EAL across Sunshine College. Working collaboratively with the Leading Teacher Essential

Skills:
English and VCE English/EAL teachers, the Learning Specialist will build teacher capacity through coaching, mentoring, modelling exemplary classroom practice and facilitating professional learning, with a particular focus on curriculum delivery, assessment, feedback and examination preparation. Aligned with the College's Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan, the role will promote high academic expectations and aspiration, strengthen consistent and evidence-informed teaching practices, and support teachers to maximise student achievement and VCE study scores.

Curriculum and Teaching Practice

- Support the consistent implementation of current VCAA English and EAL Study Designs,



assessment requirements and examination expectations across the College.
- Promote high academic expectations and 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 the explicit teaching of analytical, argument and other forms of writing required in VCE English and EAL.
- Support teachers to develop a shared understanding of high-quality VCE English and EAL responses and translate this understanding into effective classroom instruction.

Student Achievement and Learning Growth

- Lead collaborative analysis of SAC results, examination performance, study scores and other relevant data to identify areas for improvement and inform changes in teaching practice.
- Support teachers to identify students at risk of underachievement and implement timely strategies to improve their progress, while ensuring high-performing students are appropriately challenged to achieve strong study scores.
- Strengthen the quality and consistency of assessment and feedback, ensuring students understand their current achievement and the specific actions required to improve.
- Support the development of consistent and effective approaches to examination preparation, revision, practice examinations and examination writing skills.

Instructional Leadership and Teacher Capacity

- Model exemplary VCE English and EAL teaching through demonstration lessons, classroom observations, coaching, mentoring and evidence-based feedback.
- Facilitate cooperative planning, SAC development and moderation to strengthen assessment quality, consistency, academic challenge and alignment with

📌 Learning Specialist VCE Outcomes (Melbourne)
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