Learning Specialist

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 16/09/2024 - 28/01/2029

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1437044

**Location Profile**:
Balwyn North Primary School is seeking a passionate, dedicated and agile Learning Specialist, able to enhance wellbeing and inclusive practices across our school as we transition to the Disability Inclusion model. Central to this role will be supporting teachers to ensure practices are inclusive for all children.

The Inclusion Learning Specialist will form an integral role in our School Improvement Team, whilst leading our Tier 2 Support and Enrichment PLC, comprising of allied health professionals, teachers and education support staff members.

A school tour is available for interested applicants on Thursday 19th September at 4:00pm. Please register interest with our school office on 9859 4258, no later than 19/9/24 9:00am.

**Balwyn North Primary School Values and Vision Statement**

The values of Strive, Inspire and Belong guide the decisions and behaviours of all members of our school community.
- In the welcoming environment of BNPS, everyone has a place to be. High expectations for all are achieved through an engaging and progressive approach to education. We foster strong relationships based on mutual respect with an appreciation for our cultural diversity. We value quality teaching and deep learning to build caring and independent future thinkers._

**School Overview**

Balwyn North Primary School strives to create a learning community centred on belonging, where all students are inspired to become inquiring, knowledgeable and caring global citizens. Our school provides a highly engaging learning environment for a diverse student population, with all students encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential. Balwyn North Primary has a proud history of being a high performing school, with strong student learning outcomes, positive home school partnerships and a welcoming environment that reflects the strong community relationships encompassed in our school vision.

Balwyn North Primary School has a student population of just over 600 and is located in the leafy eastern suburbs, approximately ten kilometres from the Melbourne CBD. Situated in a quiet suburban street away from main roads, our school enjoys quality buildings and well-maintained grounds. With well-appointed indoor and outdoor learning spaces, the students at Balwyn North Primary School are supported by exceptional facilities and resources.

As an authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) World School, a transdisciplinary inquiry approach to teaching and learning is deeply embedded within Balwyn North Primary School. Coupled with a strong focus on all students achieving the best possible learning outcomes in English and Mathematics, our school's teaching and learning program supports students to develop holistically and cultivate the capabilities of a successful learner.

To complement our rich classroom teaching and learning program, Balwyn North Primary School offers a robust, well-resourced specialist program. There are dedicated Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education and LOTE (Chinese Mandarin language) classes and learning spaces, as well as a Library which is centrally located and often available to students at lunchtime, as well as class time. English as an Additional Language (EAL) and literacy and numeracy support sessions are offered.

At Balwyn North Primary School, we work as a collaborative school community to ensure the full academic, social and physical development and enrichment of every child. Our academic and co-curricular programs aim to develop the skills, knowledge and understandings that our students will need to be effective citizens who are empowered to fully engage in our global community. We have a strong commitment to meeting the needs of the 21st Century learners, with high levels of learning technologies throughout the school including: LCD screens, class sets of netbooks and an elective 1:1 netbook program in Years 4 to 6. The learning programs in Foundation, Years 1-3 are supported and enhanced by class sets of iPads. The specialist program are also supported by the use of iPads.

Sharing a strong relationship with bordering schools, Balwyn High School and The Merrell Kindergarten, the Balwyn North Primary School's transition programs are well established. Students are involved in a series of activities throughout the year to ensure a smooth transition the following year.

A strong home school partnership is encouraged and valued at Balwyn North Primary School, there are endless opportunities for parents to be involved in the life of the school and their child's learning. Regular parent information sessions, learning expos, student led conferences, music soirees and concerts provide parents with a window into their chi