Learning Specialist Prep Years 5/6

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:Learning Specialist - Range 3

**Occupation**:Learning specialist

**Location**:Melbourne - Western suburbs

**Reference**:1488219

**Location Profile**:

- Murrum Primary School is a new government school opening in 2026, located on wurundjeri country at 90 Elpis Rd, Weir Views, 3338. Murrum is the indigenous wurundjeri word for 'joeys'. The establishment of this new school in the Melton community will support the increasing enrolment demand from a growing local population. Our location is unique in that the suburb has been developing over several years prior to the school opening, and is relatively close to the bustling CBD of Melton and therefore provides easy access to local community services.

Murrum Primary School will open with places for up to 715 students with enrolments open from Foundation to Year 6. Murrum PS is a Supported Inclusion School providing up to 65 place for students with a diagnosis of Intellectual Disability within the total enrolment. This provides a unique opportunity to open another local school in the Melton community that provides high-quality education for local students, strengthening the already established education provision in this growth area.

When open for Term 1, 2026, the school will include:

- An administration and library building with spaces for art, science and food technology
- 3 learning neighbourhoods (including a 2-storey neighbourhood)
- Hard courts and a sports field
- A gymnasium/performing arts/community hub building.
- Murrum Primary School will be co-located with an Early Learning Centre that will provide long day and Three-and Four-Year Old Kindergarten programs, supporting families with care needs and a smoother transition to primary school. The Victorian Government-owned centre will be run by Early Learning Victoria and will provide another unique opportunity of building a professional relationship that strengthens the learning of all students.

At Murrum Primary School we pride ourselves on being an inclusive and progressive school community. Our staff are our most valuable resource and we will provide support & recognition accordingly. Our Administration, Learning, Wellbeing and Principal Class teams will be visible and working together with staff to support the best outcomes for students. We will open as a government Supported Inclusion School with specific places for students with an Intellectual Disability diagnosis, this unique opportunity will create a community of learners with a collective approach and commitment to building exemplary practice and pride in growth and achievement for all. Our staff will demonstrate strong values in offering Safe, Calm and Dignified educational environment. Our staff with show care, act with integrity through honesty, celebrate achievement, encourage motivation and build persistence for all students and each other. You are a MPS CHAMPion

The founding Leadership Team will be integral to shaping and creating the culture, philosophy and strategic intent for our new school. Our leaders' commitment to growth, reflection and responsive behaviour with a high-level ability to remain adaptable, flexible and positive in approach will be critical in forming our desired culture of learning and growth.

Our new school presents an exciting opportunity for educators to partner with all members of our community in the creation of a contemporary school that will have significant influence in future learning outcomes of the students.

**Please note that there will be 2 information sessions run.**
- Online Tuesday 19th August 8pm - contact Sam before 6pm Tuesday 19th August to receive the Webex details
- Face to Face 4pm Thursday 21st August Binap Primary School Brookfield - Contact Sam, Kerrie or Allison before 12n Thursday 21st August to register your attendance

**Please submit Cover Letter, CV and SC as one PDF document.**
- *Providing 3 professional references and their contact details in your documents as they may be contacted prior to shortlisting*

**Selection Criteria**:
**LEARNING SPECIALIST YEARS 5/6**

**SC1** Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage the implementation of school priorities, and the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum.

**SC2** Demonstrated ability to lead the planning and implementation 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 monitor and assess student learning at a class, cohort or whole-school level and use this data to lead improvement initiatives. 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.