Department of Education Victoria – Avoca VIC

4d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Avoca Primary School is set in the rural township of Avoca, at the intersection of the Pyrenees and Sunraysia Highways, approximately 70 kilometres from the nearest regional city of Ballarat. The town¿s population is approximately 1500. Over the past few years industry and private enterprise in the township and surrounding area has declined, which has encouraged some families to move from Avoca in the search of employment. The growing wine and tourism industries provide seasonal employment for many families.

Avoca Primary School has a current enrolment of 100 students who are drawn from the township and surrounding areas, with the majority of students travelling to school by private car.A school bus service is available to those students who live outside the town boundaries. Prior to attending Avoca Primary School, the majority of students attend the local kindergarten, and graduating students from Avoca attend secondary school in Maryborough, approximately 25 kilometres to the east.

Demographics

Over the past three years Avoca Primary School enrolments have remained steady around 100 students. It is likely to remain between 100-110 students for the next few years.There are a similar number of boys and girls at each year level and a limited number of students who come from non-English speaking backgrounds. The proportion of families in receipt of the Education Maintenance Allowance has is about 50%.

Staff

Current school staffing includes the Principal, five classroom teachers, two specialist staff (AUSLAN, Music, Art and Science),



a School Services Officer (admin), an SSO who oversees the STAP Speech program and 5 part-time integration aides. The staff are working exceptionally well as a team and support each other professionally and personally. There is a valuable mix of experienced and beginning teachers.

Significant features of the school

Avoca Primary School consists of a main building which is Heritage Victoria listed and houses two classrooms, the administration area and the staff room. A BER building that houses four classrooms. The buildings surround a courtyard, in which weekly assemblies, school BBQ¿s and simple performances are held. The oval, two playgrounds, sandpit, basketball court, bat tennis courts and a quiet area make up the remainder of the playground. Many favourable comments from visitors are received in regard to our beautiful buildings and grounds and the general atmosphere of welcome, inclusion and cheerfulness at our school.

In organising the curriculum, teachers work and plan regularly together. Specialist instruction is given in the areas of Music,AUSLAN, . To compliment the key learning areas, Avoca Primary School also provides students with additional experiences through an extensive camping and excursions program,



Literature Groups, an extensive sporting program including swimming and athletics.

The level of parent support is heartening, with parents helping regularly in the classroom, on School Council and assisting on camps and excursions. The Parents¿ and Friends¿ Club has a small band of enthusiastic parents who coordinate fundraising.

Selection Criteria

- SC1 Demonstrated 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.
- SC2 Demonstrated 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.
- SC3 Demonstrated 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.
- SC4 Demonstrated 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.
- SC5 Demonstrated 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 classific

📌 Primary Classroom Teacher (Avoca)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Avoca