Location Profile Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the BHS Strategic Plan 2021-2025, BHS Annual Report and the 2025 Annual Implementation Plan as well as other key documentation on our website: https://www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au/. 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 Thank you for your interest in this position. It is expected that as an educational leader at Balwyn High School the person will be committed to their own professional learning and supporting others to sustain a strong performance and development culture. The successful applicant will work closely with the Directors of Learning and the Director of Pedagogy as well as the other appointed Learning Specialists at Balwyn High School. Learning Specialists: Learning Specialists will be highly skilled classroom practitioners who continue to spend much 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 Position Responsibilities : In recognition of the importance of exemplary teaching practice for improved student learning outcomes, the key roles of the Learning Specialist may include but are not limited to: demonstrating high-level expertise in teaching and learning practice; provide a child safe environment in accordance with the child safe standards; 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 on their practice; providing evidence-based feedback to teaching staff to inform their effectiveness and development; providing expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning; supervising and training one or more preservice 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; and modelling exemplary professional learning practice including through seeking feedback from other teachers and leaders on their own classroom practice as part of critical reflection and inquiry to improve practice. Tasks Engage in Instructional Coaching as part of the Learning Specialist Team Oversee the running of the Victorian High Ability Program (VHAP) Complete administration tasks for the Victorian High Ability Program (VHAP) Support the Director of Senior School with students¿ enrolments in CHES (Centre for Higher Education Studies) subjects. Oversee the organisation and running of the interschool days between SEAL students from Balwyn High School and other SEAL students from TAASS member schools Support leadership of SEAL Teacher meetings in consultation with the Director of Pedagogy Support Heads of Learning and teachers from a variety of learning areas with their planning to ensure they are meeting the needs of high performing students in mainstream classes Contribute to TAASS Professional Learning presentations and forums Contribute to all SEAL selection processes in collaboration with the Director of Pedagogy 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 education.vic.gov.au 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: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy DE Values 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 Other Information Please Note: This position fits with the Department of Education and Training¿s priority of upskilling classroom teachers to better support high-ability students. In particular, the role will focus on working with the Director of Pedagogy to lead the SEAL teaching team and provide professional learning to the wider staff to ensure our highThis position fits with the Department of Education and Training¿s priority of upskilling classroom teachers to better support high-ability students. In particular, the role will focus on working with the Director of Pedagogy to lead the SEAL teaching team and provide professional learning to the wider staff to ensure our highThis position fits with the Department of Education and Training¿s priority of upskilling classroom teachers to better support high-ability students. In particular, the role will focus on working with the Director of Pedagogy to lead the SEAL teaching team and provide professional learning to the wider staff to ensure our high-ability learners are provided with enrichment opportunities that support them to reach their potential. It is envisaged that the successful applicant will support quality curriculum planning, pedagogy and assessment with colleagues. Participation in the Balwyn High School annual Leadership Team Retreat at The Country Place, Kalorama is expected. The 2025 Leadership Retreat will take place from 8.30am Friday 31 October to 2.00pm Saturday 1 November. Instructions: Applicants are free to structure applications in any manner they choose, but must ensure that the following are included: A specific response to all of the key selection criteria. It is suggested that applicants limit their response to not more than 5 pages. a CV with a summary of experience and qualifications the names and contact details of up to three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the key selection criteria. The Selection Panel reserves the right to go outside of these referees and will keep the candidate informed throughout. Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the BHS Strategic Plan 2021-2025, BHS Annual Report and the 2025 Annual Implementation Plan as well as other key documentation on our website: https://www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au/. TIMELINE The timeline for the selection process is: Position advertised: Monday 15 September 2025 Applications Due: Sunday 05 October 2025 Interviews: Monday 13 October 2025 Further details are available from: Deborah Harman, Principal balwynhs.vic.edu.au Ph: 03 9819 7 or Lara Messom, Executive Assistant to the Principal balwynhs.vic.edu.au Ph: 03 9819 7 Conditions of Employment 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 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.
