Hopetoun P-12 College is a single-campus school located in the North West of Victoria in the Mallee. The College has an enrolment of around 70 students and draws students from the surrounding communities of Hopetoun, Beulah, Patchewollock, Lascelles and Woomelang. Our curriculum and school programs are aligned with the Victorian Curriculum (P-10) and include many options for VCE, VM and VET. Students in Year 10 can access vocational and VCE programs and we are well resourced with a Trade Trading Centre on site. We are successfully implementing the School Wide Positive Behaviours System (SWPBS) and the values of Respect, Responsibility and Teamwork are embedded in our practice.

All teaching staff are members of a Professional Learning Community who work collectively to develop curriculum and analyse data to ensure work is at an appropriate level for all students. Our focus is to ensure each student is successful at school and can complete a Year 12 program, progressing to their chosen pathway in either tertiary study, training or full-time work.

Hopetoun is a rural town in the Mallee with access to larger regional towns and retail facilities for your daily needs. Teacher housing is available for staff and the school is supportive with staff settling into their roles and new life here in Hopetoun. This is a strong community built on agriculture and services that support our school and our programmes.

Location Profile

Hopetoun P-12 College is a single-campus school located in the North West of Victoria in the Mallee. The College has an enrolment of around 70 students and draws students from the surrounding communities of Hopetoun, Beulah, Patchewollock, Lascelles and Woomelang. Our curriculum and school programs are aligned with the Victorian Curriculum (P-10)



and include many options for VCE, VM and VET. Students in Year 10 can access vocational and VCE programs and we are well resourced with a Trade Trading Centre on site. We are successfully implementing the School Wide Positive Behaviours System (SWPBS) and the values of Respect, Responsibility and Teamwork are embedded in our practice.

All teaching staff are members of a Professional Learning Community who work collectively to develop curriculum and analyse data to ensure work is at an appropriate level for all students. Our focus is to ensure each student is successful at school and can complete a Year 12 program, progressing to their chosen pathway in either tertiary study, training or full-time work.

Hopetoun is a rural town in the Mallee with access to larger regional towns and retail facilities for your daily needs. Teacher housing is available for staff and the school is supportive with staff settling into their roles and recent life here in Hopetoun. This is a strong community built on agriculture and services that support our school and our programmes.

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 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 ass

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