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.
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.
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:
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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
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.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
[email protected]
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.
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
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All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class:
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The person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching; and
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if the person completed an Australian postgraduate level initial teaching program or course of study on or after 1 January 2024, they must demonstrate that they have satisfactorily completed a postgraduate level accredited initial teacher education program that has been accredited by an Australian State or Territory Teacher Regulatory Authority as satisfying the requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership 'Accreditation of initial teacher education programs in Australia: Standards and Procedures'; and
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a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program after 1 July 2016 must also 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 ITE program completed by the person).
Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools.
THE VISION OF WANTIRNA SOUTH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Wantirna South Primary School has served its community faithfully since 1940. We are a proud school that connects with community, progressive in academic opportunities and continues to embrace our links to our heritage. We strive to maintain the highest academic and systems standards and encourage participation in a wide variety of cultural and sporting activities. The staff promotes acceptance of individual voices and encourages all in the school community to exhibit pride in the school and themselves accepting ownership and responsibility for behaviour and learning. Wantirna South prides itself on the positive relationships it has with all members of the school and the wider community. We actively prepare students for each successive stage of their education and establish in them a positive foundation for life¿s future challenges. Wantirna South Primary Schools motto and guiding principle Learn For Life, is a goal that our whole school community aspires to meet. Our vision ensures every child has the knowledge and qualities that will encourage future success in life and opportunity.
THE VALUES OF WANTIRNA SOUTH PRIMARY SCHOOL
These values form the basis for attitudes and action of the whole school community.
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be a Learner
Be Safe.
THE CONTEXT OF WANTIRNA SOUTH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Wantirna South Primary School, situated in the City of Knox has, for more than eighty years, successfully served its community. Over recent years, the enrolment of the school has remained stable at around 230 students. It is anticipated that the school population will remain stable and grow over the next three years. Wantirna South Primary School is fully committed to the welfare and educational progress of every student. The excellent learning and social environment established at the school are the result of teachers, leadership team and community working harmoniously to ensure every student is connected and has a sense of belonging to enjoy education that stimulates fulfilment in school-life.
The school is set in attractive and spacious grounds that feature a large grassed playing field, basketball/netball courts, junior and senior playgrounds, rebound walls, handball courts, shaded and passive recreation areas along with state of the art teaching and learning facilities. Buildings include four main classroom blocks, a well-equipped library, a canteen and the `Buzz Café attached to the school¿s multi-purpose hall/gymnasium and an arts/music complex.
The staff remains abreast of educational progress with pedagogical and technological methods through Professional development. They blend traditional methods of teaching with modern approaches. Specialist teachers provide programs for students in the visual Arts, Physical Education, Mandarin, Performing Arts with music, drama and dance. School Choir and Band, along with cooking in the Buzz Café.
In addition, enrichment programs are provided through activities such as school choir and band, swimming, tennis coaching, camping, excursions, visiting artists, inter-school sports, and perceptual motor programs. Further learning opportunities are available through school production, instrumental music tuition, Student Action Team, Youth Leadership Program, Life Education and a strong values program.
In recognition of special achievements, the school presents the following:
- Aussie of the Month awards
- Artist of the Month awards
- Sportsperson of the Month award
- Weekly awards acknowledging classroom achievements
- Graduation ceremony for year six pupils
- Academic, Arts and Sports Graduate awards for year six pupils
- Anita Spence Citizenship Award and Endeavour Award to a Year 6 pupil.
- Student Leadership Program that offers a range of student captaincy opportunities.
Wantirna South is an established school with excellent facilities. The school¿s reputation is highly regarded by parents and the wider community. School Council, staff and leadership team are dedicated to the school¿s progress and success. The school is totally committed to optimizing every child¿s academic, social, physical and emotional development and believes that this goal is best met when parents, their children and school staff work closely and co-operatively together. Our past is a proud one, our future full of enthusiasm, and we share the hope that our students will leave Wantirna South well equipped to meet life¿s challenges and contribute to a respectful society.
Please visit our website at www.wantirnasouthps.vic.edu.au for further information about our school and its programs.
