Learning Specialist - Literacy Across the Curriculum

Balwyn High School · Balwyn North, VIC

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

16 September 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 3 Sep 2026

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About Balwyn High School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

239.8

185.2 teaching · 54.6 non-teaching

Students per teacher

12.2:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

2,260

Language other than English

80%

Girls vs boys

979 girls · 1,281 boys

43%
57%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Location Profile

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 Pedagogy, English and Literacy, International Relations (EAL) as well as the other appointed Learning Specialists at Balwyn High School.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the BHS Strategic Plan 2026-2028, BHS Annual Report and the 2026 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 …

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