Learning Specialist - Inclusive Education

HARKE Recruitment ·www.harke.com.au

Location Melbourne (North), Victoria, Australia
Work type Hybrid
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Leadership - Secondary Open
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Learning Specialist – Teaching & Learning | 2027

Location: Melbourne North, VIC
Start: Term 1, 2027
Employment: Full-Time
School: Government Secondary School, Years 7–12
Focus: Whole-School Teaching Practice & Inclusive Instruction

About the School

HARKE has partnered with a growing and innovative government secondary school in Melbourne’s north.

The school takes a progressive approach to education, moving away from traditional year-level structures to give students greater choice over their learning. Its vertical curriculum allows students to progress based on their interests, readiness and learning needs, with a strong focus on student agency, inquiry, real-world learning and 21st-century skills.

High expectations and academic rigour remain central. Teachers are expected to know their students as individual learners, provide regular feedback and adapt their teaching to support different learning needs.

The school is looking for staff who are curious, flexible and willing to think differently about teaching and learning.

About the Position

The school is seeking a Learning Specialist – Teaching & Learning to improve teaching practice across the College, with a particular focus on inclusive, high-quality classroom instruction.

This is a hands-on leadership role for an excellent classroom teacher who can show other teachers what effective practice looks like.

The Learning Specialist will operate a model classroom, host teacher observations, coach and mentor staff, lead professional learning and work alongside teachers to strengthen their classroom practice.

The role works alongside the school’s Disability & Inclusion Leader. Its focus is not on managing inclusion systems or paperwork, but on helping teachers deliver better differentiation, adjustments, engagement and accessible learning in everyday classrooms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Model exemplary teaching through demonstration lessons and an open classroom.

  • Coach and mentor teachers through observation, feedback and professional learning.

  • Strengthen inclusive teaching, differentiation and curriculum accessibility.

  • Support teachers to use evidence, assessment and student data to improve learning.

  • Lead practical professional learning focused on improving classroom teaching and student engagement.

Key Criteria to Apply

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

  • Strong curriculum knowledge and a track record as a high-quality classroom practitioner.

  • Experience using evidence-based teaching strategies to respond to different student learning needs.

  • Strong capability in inclusive teaching, differentiation and supporting diverse learners.

  • Experience coaching, mentoring, observing or developing other teachers.

  • Confidence modelling their own classroom practice for colleagues.

  • Ability to use assessment and student data to inform teaching and provide effective feedback.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and families.

  • Alignment with a progressive, student-driven learning model and willingness to work flexibly within a non-traditional curriculum structure.

Requirements

  • Current registration or eligibility for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).

  • Relevant teaching qualifications.

  • Full Australian work rights.

  • Two professional referees.

  • Completion of HARKE Recruitment’s onboarding and safeguarding requirements.

What HARKE Does

HARKE Recruitment supports candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing clear information about the opportunity, discussing suitability before presenting applications, coordinating interviews and supporting onboarding and commencement.

HARKE’s service is completely free for candidates.

How to Apply

Apply through HARKE Recruitment with an updated CV.

Applicants should clearly demonstrate experience in excellent classroom teaching, inclusive practice and developing other teachers. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HARKE to discuss their experience and alignment with the school’s progressive learning model before being presented.

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Where is the Learning Specialist - Inclusive Education job located?
The Learning Specialist - Inclusive Education role with HARKE Recruitment is based in Melbourne (North), VIC, AU. The role is hybrid-friendly.
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Yes — the Learning Specialist - Inclusive Education position at HARKE Recruitment is hybrid. Candidates based in AU are preferred.
Is the Learning Specialist - Inclusive Education role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at HARKE Recruitment.
What experience level is the Learning Specialist - Inclusive Education role?
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