Acting Learning Specialist (Literacy) Includes Learning Area Leader Of English Family Leave P[...] Job in Melbourne Recruiting by Department of Education & Training, Victoria

Acting Learning Specialist (Literacy) Includes Learning Area Leader of English - Family Leave Position (Classroom Teacher) Job posted: 02/04/2024 Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan Job type: Full time / From 29/04/2024 - 28/04/2031 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1410066 Job posted: 02/04/2024 Closes: 21/04/2024 Occupation: Education and Training Classification: Classroom Teacher Job duration: From 29/04/2024 - 28/04/2031 Contact: Rachael Stone | 03 9580 1184 Reference: 1410066 Occupation: Education and Training Salary Range: Salary not specified Work location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan 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 outcomes, the key roles of the Learning Specialists may include but are not limited to: Demonstrating high-level expertise in teaching and learning practice Modelling exemplary classroom practice including through teaching demonstration lessons Working with the school leadership team to develop a shared view of highly effective teacher practice Leading and modelling the implementation of whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and delivery Playing a key role in the provision of professional learning, including through developing processes and protocols for observation and feedback of teacher practice and peer collaboration Modelling effective learning practice and supporting teachers to seek, analyse and act on feedback and on their practice Providing evidence-based feedback to teaching staff to inform their effectiveness and development Providing expert advice about the context, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning Supervising and training one or more student teachers and mentoring and/or coaching teachers Modelling exemplary use of student data to inform teaching approaches Developing and promoting school-wide professional learning structures, processes and protocols through Professional Learning Communities Modelling exemplary professional learning practice included through seeking feedback from other teachers and leaders on their own classroom practice as part of critical reflection and inquiry to improve practice 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. EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school. The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ). Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via ****** Child Safe 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: 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 sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at: This Acting Learning Specialist (Literacy) position aims to lead our established provision of English and our whole school focus of literacy improvement across the College. English is a successful subject within the curriculum program of Mordialloc College, and in 2023 we celebrated another consecutive year of fantastic VCE English results. With a curriculum that delivers 7-10 English, 7-10 Literacy, VCE English and VM Literacy, it is easy to see why being the Learning Specialist (Literacy) and Learning Area Leader of our English team is of such great importance to Mordialloc College and the wider college community. Position Description Note: This position description must be read in conjunction with the published expectations of Learning Specialist (Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2022). · Undertake duties relevant to the Learning Specialist role at Mordialloc College in relation to the implementation of the College Strategic Plan, and staff performance and development. · Contribute to the leadership of the Professional Development program offered within the College. · Actively promote the implementation of quality teaching and learning across the entire College by: a. Consistently modelling best practice aligned to the MC Instructional Model, HITS and HIWS. b. Embedding our core values of Personal Best, Integrity, Respect and Responsibility in leading by example in all actions and behaviours c. Actively encouraging and supporting staff in the adoption of a Positive Relationships for Learning culture · Lead and engage in coaching across the College. In particular, the Acting Learning Specialist (Literacy) will: · Have a demonstrated excellent understanding of the English curriculum Years 7-12. · Lead whole school Literacy improvement at Mordialloc College. · Lead the English team at Mordialloc College. · Develop, monitor, and evaluate a whole school approach to Literacy and provide professional development for staff. · Develop, monitor, and evaluate the 7-12 curriculum English Curriculum in line with the Victorian Curriculum, VCE and VCE VM study designs. Conditions of Employment This vacancy is to replace an employee on parental absence and is for a period of seven years or until the employee absent on leave returns to duty at the school. VIT LANTITE To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person. Location Profile Purpose: Mordialloc College students aspire to achieve their Personal Best in all endeavours. Our mission is to provide a stimulating learning environment where all students feel safe and supported to succeed in a wide range of opportunities and pathways. Our students will become confident, successful, and invested members of our community and beyond Values: Values are shared beliefs about how we work together. They influence our choices and provide a framework to guide our intentions, actions and decisions in the workplace and in the communities in which we operate. The following four core values we believe will lay the foundation for our future success. Personal Best - Work to the best of your ability. Pursue excellence, try hard and constantly seek to improve. Integrity - Be true to yourself by doing what is right. Be honest and trustworthy. Respect - Treat everyone with equal consideration. Be accepting of others and their differences. Responsibility - Be accountable for your actions. Contribute positively to the school and wider community. Community and Demographics: Mordialloc College is located immediately adjacent to the eastern beaches of Port Phillip Bay and enjoys excellent bus and rail access to neighbouring municipalities It is a single campus 7-12 college and has been an integral part of the local community since its establishment in 1924 and will be celebrating 100 years of education in 2024 A diverse range of families from mixed demographics and an SFOE of 0.2791 The school has grown significantly over the last seven years.  Our whole school enrolments is just over 1200 students including international students. The school population will stablise at this number as we will only be taking 200 students into Year 7 in future years. Gender mix across the College is slightly uneven with male students comprising 58%, although in some year levels it is a 50/50 split. Enthusiastic and professional staff (112.5 EFT) comprising of 4 Principal Class, 80.5 EFT teachers and 28 EFT ES staff. Over 70% of staff have been employed in the last six years in response to our most rapid growth years. Educational : At Mordialloc College we are committed to maximising learning opportunities for all students with Quality Learning Principles and Restorative Practices Philosophy, along with an emphasis on high expectations forming the basis for future direction and improvement. Our teaching and learning practices and instructional model are aligned to the Curiosity and Powerful Learning framework developed in conjunction with Monash University. Strong whole school focus on Literacy and Numeracy Innovative programs and high expectations coupled with a strong focus on student wellbeing Outcomes in student achievement, engagement and wellbeing place the College among the highest performing state secondary schools in the area The College has a strong culture around professional learning and coaching as reflected in our dedicated PLC (Professional Learning Communities) meeting time and collaborative planning time together totally two hours on a Wednesday afternoon, with an early dismissal of students at 2.40pm. We also have a weekly staff workshop on Monday afterschool. In terms of staff Professional Learning we are mainly focused on two of our Key Improvement Strategies in the latest Strategic Plan: Improve teacher capacity in VCE with a focus on teacher expectations of student capability, assessment and moderation knowledge and content development from year 7-12 and Improve teacher capability to differentiate learning, engage in moderation and provide feedback process to improve learning. A two sub-school structure introduced in 2011, with students in Years 7-9 allocated to the Middle School and students in Years 10-12 allocated to the Senior School VCE results - 100% of eligible students successfully gained their VCE and since 2018 we have achieved some of the best VCE results in the school's history Diverse interests and abilities catered for in our VCE and Vocational Major pathways Excellent destination data with 100% of students who applied gaining a tertiary placement Accredited SEAL (Select Entry Accelerated Learning) program, part of the exclusive SEAL academy Sports Excellence Program in Netball, Basketball and AFL introduced in 2020 for Year 7 students. This program is now for Years 7-10 students. Strong co-curricular program in the performing arts, visual arts and sport A growing international student program and the provision of a language centre onsite Strong transition program has been in place over the past twelve years with our feeder primary schools including visits to each school, visits to MC and delivery of specialist programs e.g. Science Technological: Currently a BYOD for all students, Year 7-12 students Range of desktop computers, Mac computers and banks of laptops/netbooks/ipads are located throughout the school Mix of interactive whiteboards, projectors and large flat screen TVs in all rooms Google Apps and Classroom is our learning management system Compass package for reporting, wellbeing, attendance, event approvals and payments, and parent-teacher interviews bookings We have a refurbished senior school prescient including classrooms, office spaces, study centre and landscaping with outdoor seating and shade sails Three new blue plexipave outdoor Basketball & Netball Courts new fencing, lines, posts etc. Flexible and collaborative teaching spaces also exist in our BER building for Science and the ICT rich student resource hub Expansive and well established grounds Since 2020 part of the Stephanie Alexander pilot program in Secondary Schools Since 2017 a new Performing Arts Centre with canteen attached and a new PE/Sports Stadium We have an additional 12.6 million is state government funding to continue to modernise our College. This funding will go towards the development of a new Arts/Technology Centre. Full time / From 29/04/2024 - 28/04/2031 Job classification: Classroom Teacher Contact: Rachael Stone | 03 9580 1184 To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system. #J-18808-Ljbffr