2025 Learning Specialist at Karwan Primary School

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1435910

**Location Profile**:
Karwan Primary School is currently seeking a passionate Learning Specialist to join our esteemed team. We highly value educators who align with our collaborative, hard-working, and dedicated values, while also embodying a flexible and open mindset that fosters a delightful working environment. Our staff members bring together a diverse range of skills and expertise, working collectively to support one another and our students.

Located conveniently at 455 Bethany Road, Tarneit. Getting here is a breeze: it's a 25-30 minute drive against traffic from the inner west of Melbourne, just 40 minutes via freeway from Geelong, a smooth 35-minute drive from the northern suburbs, and a quick maximum 15-minute drive from Altona, Point Cook, Truganina, Tarneit, Eynesbury, or Lara. Accessible and well-connected, making your way to Karwan Primary School is a stress-free journey

Guided by our Leadership Team, led by the Head of Teaching and Learning and the Head of Health and Wellbeing, you will receive dedicated support and guidance in your role as a Learning Specialist, ensuring your success in both the classroom and your leadership responsibilities.

As a Learning Specialist at Karwan Primary School, you will play a pivotal role in our educational community. Your responsibilities will include actively engaging with students in the classroom for three and a half days, fostering their learning and growth, working within a Professional Learning Team (PLT), and working closely with families. Additionally, you will dedicate one and a half days to non-classroom activities, providing you with the opportunity to take charge of a whole school portfolio. These non-classroom days present a unique opportunity for you to contribute to the professional development of our teaching staff and make a broader impact on the school community as a whole. Your expertise and leadership in these areas will be instrumental in shaping our educational programs and ensuring the success of both students and fellow educators.

At Karwan Primary School, we have a clear understanding of what effective leadership entails. It is about working alongside our staff and students, fostering trust and a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. True leadership is about actively engaging with our team members, building trust, and providing support. We value the autonomy and expertise of our staff, avoiding the trap of micromanagement. Instead, we create an environment where individuals are empowered to take ownership of their work and contribute their unique talents to our shared goals. Our leadership style is centred on cultivating strong relationships based on mutual respect and open communication. By embracing and understanding our own leadership style, we foster a collaborative, growth-oriented atmosphere that ensures the success and wellbeing of our entire school community.

Learning Specialists are active members of the School Improvement Team (SIT) and play a vital role as middle leaders at Karwan Primary School, bridging the connection between the Leadership Team, Teachers and Education Support Personnel on the ground. It is imperative for Learning Specialists to align their direction with that of the Leadership Team. As middle leaders, Learning Specialists act as a crucial link between the strategic vision of the school and the practical implementation in classrooms. At Karwan Primary School, we value a culture of unity and collaboration. By aligning our efforts and working closely with all stakeholders, Learning Specialists can maximise their impact on student learning outcomes, staff growth and the overall success of the school.

Karwan Primary School boasts state-of-the-art facilities, purposefully designed to enhance the learning experience. Our facilities encompass individual classrooms, communal spaces, a gymnasium, science laboratory, as well as visual arts and performing arts spaces. Furthermore, our expansive and meticulously manicured grounds provide an inspiring environment for both students and teachers.

At Karwan Primary School, we strongly encourage and model work/life balance. School starts at 8:40am and concludes at 2:50pm. This means that on a meeting night, staff are leaving at 4:10pm or on a non-meeting night, 3:10pm. We work hard while we are here, but once we leave at the end of the day, we can focus on other important things, like self, and family.

Joining Karwan Primary School means becoming an integral part of a collaborative, dedicated, and supportive community where your expertise as a Learning Specialist will be highly valued. Together, we can continue to make a significant impact on the lives of our students and create a vibrant and enjoyable environment for our staff.

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