Prep - 6 Mathematics and Inclusive Practices Learning Specialist

Westgrove Primary School was established in 1995 and is located within the City of Wyndham on the land of the Bunurong People.

School Demographic

In 2024, we have approximately 500 students enrolled who are spread across 24 classes. We have either three or four classes at every year level from Prep to Grade 6.

We have a diverse student population, with 42% being from be disadvantaged background, 38% are EAL, 3% Aboriginal and a number of students in Out of Home Care. The Student Family Occupation Index (SFO) is 0.5981 and the Student Family Occupation and Education Index (SFOE) is 0.4935. We work tremendously hard to support all students to have access to the education they deserve.

Westgrove Primary Schools Intention, Vision and Values

Our intent at Westgrove Primary School is for our students to have the skills needed to participate in society in a meaningful way, which are articulated in our school vision and values. This is important because many of our students need real life skills in order to break the cycle of poverty and disadvantage and take full advantage of what is on offer.

• The Learning Specialist role is aimed at building excellence in teaching and learning within the Teaching Service.Responsibilities

  Prep - 6 Mathematics & Inclusive Practices Learning Specialist Role Description:

  • Model and mentor teachers (mini coaching cycles)
  • Coaching staff across the school, specifically in the area of Mathematics
  • Teach demonstration lessons in the area of Mathematics
  • Drive Mathematics Teaching & Learning across the school
  • Lead the Mathematics Priority Team
  • Facilitate curriculum moderation
  • Support the monitoring of the Teaching & Learning guidelines and Instructional Model being documented and embedded in practice
  • Support and co-lead the implementation of whole school initiatives
  • Lead the collection, analysis and application of wellbeing/ curriculum data.
  • Support staff in completing ABLES assessments and implementing adjustments
  • Organise and distribute Mathematics resources
  • Undertake operational tasks relevant to Teaching, Learning, Wellbeing & Inclusion duties within role
  • Whole school promotion and event management related to specific areas being led
  • Support with student management
  • Any other duties as directed by the Principal

  In recognition of the importance of exemplary practice for improved student learning outcomes, the key roles of the Learning Specialists may include but are not limited to: