Department of Education Victoria – Talbot VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Talbot Primary School stands at the end of Prince Alfred Street, an impressive red brick building, in the small town of Talbot, Victoria. We work incredibly hard to harness the power of multi-age teaching by operating under an instructional model specific to our multi-grade classrooms. Our curriculum has a great mix of the new and the old and is fully supported by a strong and passionate parent community.
Talbot Primary School was established in 1869 and is a unique rural learning community situated in the Victorian Shire of Central Goldfields. It is 55 km north of Ballarat, 18 km northwest of Clunes and 14 km south of the industrial town of Maryborough which provides the community with access to shops, medical and dental treatment, secondary schooling and sporting associations. The school is in the town of Talbot, which was originally settled in Victorian gold rush times. The Talbot District was formally established in 1851. Talbot became a thriving town of approximately 15,000 residents around 1859 in the rush. Today, with a small local population of 452 (2021 census), more than three quarters of students attending the school come from the Talbot Area. The school site of approximately two hectares includes an arboretum adjacent to the open grounds where several very old, large trees give protection from the sun. Facilities allowing for both passive and active recreational play include tennis/basketball/netball, an oval with shared football and cricket area and an extensive set of playground equipment. There is a paved shade sail area with a raised stage for performances and passive play.



Talbot Primary School has played and continues to play a significant role in the education community of the Goldfields.
Talbot Primary School is a vibrant, creative and genuinely student-centred school. We have a strong sense of community and care for each other. We provide the opportunity for all young people to flourish within a supportive and caring environment, with high expectations for learning and behaviour. We want our students and their families to know we are committed to achieving the best outcomes for their child/children.
Our vision reflects the belief that education is a process of growth, underpinned by the school values of Tenacity, Aspiration, Safety and Kindness. The core purpose of this school is to provide a comprehensive education for all students. This is accomplished in a climate of engagement, inclusion and enjoyment. We employ effective communication, strong teamwork and the use of evidence-based, explicit teaching and learning strategies which enable students to reach their academic, social, emotional and physical potential. All students and families are supported through evidence-based well-being programs and strategies aimed at developing responsibility, resilience and social, emotional and physical potential. Our classroom teachers are supported by implementing curriculum outcomes and evidence-based programs through two instructional models: a whole class model and a split class model.



We feel this is imperative to achieve success in multi-grade, multi-age classrooms.
The physical facilities of the school consist of two historic brick building structures dating from the gold rush era when an enrolment of 700 was accommodated. One building has three classroom spaces, an open plan learning area and administration. The Better Schools Building work provided the exceptional learning area that runs the full length of the three open plan classrooms and enables staff and students to work together in flexible ways. The new areas are spacious, light filled and have passive solar orientation. The Arts Building provides a large area for Visual Arts and Science and a separate Performing Arts room. Currently, there are two classrooms (F-2 and 3-6). We currently have an enrolment of 35 students, and 10 staff, comprising of Principal class, Teaching staff and Education Support staff. Talbot Primary School offers classes in Science, Visual Arts and MARC (Mobile Area Resource Centre) library delivered by specialist teachers. PE and Auslan are incorporated into weekly rotational sessions and facilitated by classroom teachers.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to mana

📌 Education Support Staff (Talbot)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Talbot