The Colac Otway Shire is a richly diverse area located two hours west of Melbourne. Colac Otway is one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria, covering a diverse area from volcanic lakes, craters and plains in the north, through the hinterland forests of the Otway Ranges to the Great Ocean Road coastline. Colac is the key industrial, commercial and service center for the shire and surrounding region with a population of 22,370. Colac Secondary College is the largest state secondary school in the shire. It is an significant educational hub for the Colac township and surrounds.
Our core business at Colac Secondary College is student learning, and we have an unrelenting focus on achieving 12 months learning growth in 12 months for every student. We empower our students to aim and aspire for success and to achieve their individual educational pathways. We promote the development of emotional intelligence for every student so that our students are equipped to become respectful and responsible members of the community.
The College is committed to a school improvement focus that extends and transforms teaching and learning to promote high levels of academic achievement. Our teachers provide an inclusive and personalised program to meet the diverse range of student learning needs. A differentiating curriculum approach supports students in their learning growth.
We are committed to building students¿ potential for success and wellbeing through strong partnerships that emphasise all aspects of life that relate to the holistic development of a students¿ talents, interests, and goals. We pride ourselves in providing an environment that is conducive to each child achieving their personal potential.
Student wellbeing is seen as critical in empowering students with the social and emotional competencies to experience success and happiness in their lives. A comprehensive student wellbeing structure is in place throughout the College that focuses on student care. These teams coordinate a series of inclusive programs that build student self-worth, personal identity and relationships of mutual respect. We effectively monitor and compassionately support students at all levels of the College regarding their individual and collective wellbeing needs.
Location Profile
The Colac Otway Shire is a richly diverse area located two hours west of Melbourne. Colac Otway is one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria, covering a diverse area from volcanic lakes, craters and plains in the north, through the hinterland forests of the Otway Ranges to the Great Ocean Road coastline. Colac is the key industrial, commercial and service center for the shire and surrounding region with a population of 22,370. Colac Secondary College is the largest state secondary school in the shire. It is an important educational hub for the Colac township and surrounds.
Our core business at Colac Secondary College is student learning, and we have an unrelenting focus on achieving 12 months learning growth in 12 months for every student. We empower our students to aim and aspire for success and to achieve their individual educational pathways.
We promote the development of emotional intelligence for every student so that our students are equipped to become respectful and responsible members of the community.
The College is committed to a school improvement focus that extends and transforms teaching and learning to promote high levels of academic achievement. Our teachers provide an inclusive and personalised program to meet the diverse range of student learning needs. A differentiating curriculum approach supports students in their learning growth.
We are committed to building students¿ potential for success and wellbeing through strong partnerships that emphasise all aspects of life that relate to the holistic development of a students¿ talents, interests, and goals. We pride ourselves in providing an environment that is conducive to each child achieving their personal potential.
Student wellbeing is seen as critical in empowering students with the social and emotional competencies to experience success and happiness in their lives. A comprehensive student wellbeing structure is in place throughout the College that focuses on student care. These teams coordinate a series of inclusive programs that build student self-worth, personal identity and relationships of mutual respect. We effectively monitor and compassionately support students at all levels of the College regarding their individual and collective wellbeing needs.
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, g