Secondary Maths

Location: Western Region | Ararat

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1436992

**Location Profile**:
LOCATION

Nestled 90 km west of Ballarat, Lake Bolac College is a vibrant P-12 school at the heart of rural southwest. The local kindergarten is nearby, with family day care operating on-site, and a range of community facilities within close proximity to the school grounds, including the lake, community swimming pool, and sporting complex.

STAFF & STUDENT PROFILE

With 95 student enrolments in 2023, we have a small school culture that fosters success for every student. The staffing structure currently consists of the Principal, Assistant Principal, Business Manager, Leading Teacher (Engagement & Wellbeing), 2 Learning Specialists (Literacy & Numeracy), 9 additional teaching staff (7 EFT), and 9 Education Support staff (5.8 EFT). The current SFO is 0.6551.

VISION

We're not just a school; we're a lifelong learning community with a vision: "to support and challenge every individual to have a passion for learning, to strive to do their best, and to be friendly and happy."

VALUES

Our school values - Achievement, Respect, and Resilience - are more than words; they're the heartbeat of our daily life.

SCHOOL CULTURE

Our school-wide positive behavior system was designed by the students to encourage positive behaviors. This system allows for instant positive feedback and rewards for students who are exhibiting our school values.

EDUCATION

We're not just committed to educating students; we're committed to educating the whole child. Our engaging, student-centered approach focuses on top-notch Literacy and Numeracy instruction. Our curriculum includes English, Mathematics, Discoveries (P-6 Science, Humanities & Technology), Physical Education, Health, Science, Humanities, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, LOTE (Auslan), and Technology (Wood, Food & Textiles) and Careers. Lake Bolac College offers a range of intervention and acceleration through our Tuition, MYLNS, and Excellence and Living Through Learning (social skills) programs.

VCE / VM

As the sole state school in the area, we offer a comprehensive curriculum tailored to our students' interests and needs, complete with VCE, VCE VM, and career pathways.

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

At Lake Bolac College, we're dedicated to constant improvement. Our teachers are part of Professional Learning Communities, ensuring best practices and cutting-edge pedagogy.

WELLBEING

We prioritise student welfare, following a Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct to protect our students. Beyond the classroom, our extensive extracurricular program includes camps, music lessons, productions, and community events like the 'Family Fun Day.' We currently have the support of a School Nurse, Mental Health Practitioner, and Provisional Psychologist, along with the Wellbeing Team, who focus on providing a range of supports, engaging events, and awareness activities. With a rich history of sporting success, we value the role of health and fitness in learning. Our Mentor Group program fosters respectful relationships and general well-being in small multi-age groups.

RECRUITMENT

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.

**SC2** Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.

**SC3** Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

**SC4** Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

**SC5** Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

**Role**:
The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges
- range 1 and range 2. The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.

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