21 Oct
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Department of Education Victoria
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Wodonga
21 Oct
Department of Education Victoria
Wodonga
Assistant Principal Range 2 - Educational Leadership
Department of Education Victoria – Wodonga VIC
1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria
Wodonga Middle Years College (WMYC) is a student-focused learning community specialising in Middle Years education, with a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching, learning and student wellbeing. Aligned with the Victorian Curriculum and the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM), the College provides engaging, inclusive learning environments that support students to achieve their potential and develop a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
With approximately 950 students across three settings¿Huon Campus, Felltimber Campus and the Flying Fruit Fly Circus School (FFFCS)¿the College offers the advantages of a large learning community while fostering supportive relationships, a sense of belonging and strong connections between students, staff and peers.
Motto
Every Student, Every Opportunity, Success for All
Vision
Government secondary schools in Wodonga are student-focused learning communities where graduates develop confidence, optimism for the future, a commitment to personal achievement and a sense of global citizenship.
Our Mission
To be a student-focused learning community from which our graduates will:
Be confident, capable and self-motivated.
Be comfortable living in a world of diverse people, cultures and beliefs.
Be able to establish and maintain effective relationships.
Be tolerant and act with empathy.
Be respectful of self and others.
Make meaningful contributions to society, both locally and globally.
Demonstrate intellectual tenacity and persistence in problem-solving.
Be skilled analytical, critical,
aesthetic and creative thinkers as the situation demands.
Respond positively and appropriately to change and challenges.
Set high expectations for themselves and act to meet those expectations.
Flourish in a digital world and be skilled users of evolving technologies.
Be aware of post-school options and successfully access them.
Values
Our culture is underpinned by the core values of Respect, Aspiration and Resilience. These values guide our decisions, relationships and practices, supporting a culture of high expectations, personal responsibility, positive relationships and continuous growth.
Teaching and Learning
The College is committed to providing high-quality, inclusive and engaging learning experiences that enable every student to develop strong literacy and numeracy skills and achieve their learning potential.
Students engage in a broad curriculum encompassing core learning areas, complemented by applied and practical learning opportunities in the Arts and Technology. Extension opportunities, including the Academic Advancement Program, support and challenge high-achieving learners to extend their knowledge, skills and thinking.
Curriculum planning and instructional practice are guided by the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM) 2.0, with a focus on explicit teaching, effective assessment,
checking for understanding and responsive teaching. Collaborative planning, professional learning and teaching sprint cycles strengthen staff practice, support consistency across learning areas and promote continuous improvement in student learning outcomes.
Student Wellbeing and Inclusion
Student wellbeing, engagement and inclusion are central to the work of the College. We recognise that positive relationships, a strong sense of belonging and a supportive learning environment are essential to student learning and success.
The College provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary support structure, including:
House Leaders and House Leader Assistants.
Allied health professionals, including speech and occupational therapists.
Doctors in Schools program and a school nurse.
Defence Transition Mentor.
The College implements School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS), Positive Classroom Management Systems (PCMS) and restorative practices to promote safe, respectful and inclusive learning environments. Consistent expectations, positive reinforcement, proactive interventions and robust relationships support student wellbeing, engagement and readiness to learn.
Transition and Pathways
WMYC recognises that successful transitions are critical to student confidence, wellbeing, engagement and achievement. We work in partnership with primary schools, families, community organisations and Wodonga Senior Secondary College (WSSC) to provide coordinated transition experiences that support students at key stages of their educational journey.
Transition into Year 7 is supported through connections with primary schools, transition activities, information sharing
📌 Assistant Principal Range 2 (Wodonga)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Wodonga