Wellington Secondary College is a large and highly respected co-educational state secondary college located in the City of Monash, approximately 24 kilometres to the south east of the CBD of Melbourne. The College provides an extensive range of programs for secondary school aged students from Years 7-12 in the Mulgrave, Springvale, Noble Park, Dandenong North, Keysborough, Westall (and surrounding) communities.

Located in south east Melbourne, Wellington is surrounded by excellent infrastructure. Nearby is Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre with a medical centre, department stores, post office, banks, chemist and supermarkets and the main Clayton campus of Monash University with many other university campuses and TAFE colleges within fifteen kilometres of the College.

The College has maintained a strong student enrolment with just under 1500 students for 2025. The ethnic mix of its students reflects the multicultural nature of the surrounding area, one of the most diverse in Melbourne.

In addition to the local enrolment, the College has a strong International Student Program, accommodating close to 100 students, largely from Vietnam, Cambodia and China.

The College employs approximately 165 staff with an effective full-time teaching staff of 126 and a large support staff of 40, including multicultural aides, Inclusion Support Officers, a college First Aid Officer, full time welfare coordinators and careers counsellors.

Wellington Secondary College provides a safe and inclusive setting to meet the needs of all students. We are committed to the provisions of Ministerial Order 1359 (Child Safety).

The College prides itself on its commitment to literacy and numeracy across the whole school. Retention of students at WSC is very strong.



Academic success is expected, and high standards of behaviour are required. Students usually remain enrolled for the duration of their secondary education, except where the family relocates.

Consequently, Wellington Secondary College enjoys a very positive reputation in the local community. We respect well established school traditions, with all students and their families being inducted into the culture of the school's motto, the Wellington Way - Caring Striving Learning.

Originally opening in 1973, the well-maintained and recently redeveloped campus is set amongst landscaped gardens and extensive courtyards.

In 2019, we opened the E.H Blaikie Vanellus Centre, a beautiful two-story Administration, Technology and Library Hub, along with eight 21st century collaboration and learning spaces.

In 2022 the final re-development stage of the campus was completed with a new Senior School Precinct, a Technology area and a Wellbeing Centre.

The campus also features a Performing Arts complex with 288 seat Theatre, well equipped and modern specialist rooms for Visual Arts, Technology and Science, two multi-purpose Gymnasiums, a Wellbeing Centre, an International Centre and separate Junior, Middle and Senior School Centres.





In early 2026 the College underwent a Department of Education Whole School Review which guided the development of our Strategic Plan for the next four years.

Selection Criteria

SC1Demonstrated 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.

SC2Demonstrated 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.

SC3Demonstrated 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.

SC4Demonstrated 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.

SC5Demonstrated 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.

As the classroom teacher gains experience his or her contribution to the

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