Literacy Learning Specialist (RRI 008)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
15 September 2026
Posted 3 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
60.1
33.6 teaching · 26.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
9.9:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
332
Indigenous students
7%
Language other than English
4%
Girls vs boys
171 girls · 161 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
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
In recognition of the importance of exemplary teaching practice for improved student learning outcomes, the key roles of the Learning Specialist as outlined by the DET may include but are not limited to:
- Demonstrating high-level expertise in teaching and learning practice
- Modelling exemplary classroom practice including …