Department of Education Victoria – Thomastown VIC

15h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Thomastown Secondary College is a co-educational, Year 7-12 government school in Thomastown, in Melbourne's north
- on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country. Established in 1971, the school continues to be culturally diverse with ethnicities represented. Creativity, courage, respect and enthusiasm are among what we value in our pursuit of collaboration and individual excellence, that we hope our students are proud of. We embrace our obligation to contribute positively to the school and wider community.
With 430 students, 38.6 full time equivalent teachers (including a principal and 5 assistant principals) and 13.3 education support staff (including the Business Manager). The school has a Year 7-9 team and a Year 10-12 team with a Year Level Manager at each year level and an Assistant Principal in each team also.
The school is alongside Bubup Wilam Aboriginal and Child Family Centre and Thomastown West Primary School in a precinct on Main Street, neighbouring Thomastown Library and Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre and Edgars Creek.
As at March 2026, the school's Student Family Occupation and Education SFOE Index is 0.5915 (March 2026); the school is in the High band (highest band of social disadvantage). Almost 18% of students have English as an additional language. 2% of students (10) identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Last year's Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability showed 14% of students (61) require adjustments and possibly support. Feeder primary schools include the co-located Thomastown West PS, Thomastown Meadows PS, Lalor Gardens PS and Thomastown PS. The school has a personalised and small school feel,



with all staff knowing students and on a first name basis. Graduates are commonly the parents of new enrolments at Year 7. Year level specific instruction includes English, Mathematics, Humanities, Science, Health and Physical Education, Languages, Technology and The Arts and an elective program from Year 8 that allows students the opportunity further develop skills and knowledge in areas of interest. A genuine sense of community is achieved when every individual feels valued and respected and where the richness of cultural and ethnic diversity is recognised.
At Thomastown Secondary College, students are supported to strive for Individual Excellence in all aspects of their studies and in the way they carry themselves within their school community.
They are curious, creative and enthusiastic about their learning. They are encouraged to be respectful, to work collaboratively and to accept responsibility for themselves.

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 team-oriented 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 school program beyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher.

Classroom teacher Range 2
Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities and contributing to the deve

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