Government schools – Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC

William Ruthven Secondary College, established in 2010, serves the communities of Reservoir, Coburg, Thomastown and Campbellfield. Our school community is strongly committed to our values
- Respect, Excellence, Acceptance and Leadership @ WRSC
- which reflect our focus on academic achievement and lifelong learning. The college¿s ethos and infrastructure are designed to ensure every student is known as an individual, enabling us to maximise both learning and social success.

Our curriculum is innovative and structured to ensure literacy, numeracy and curiosity are central to learning in Years 7¿10, providing a strong foundation for success in both VCE and the Vocational Major. Four days each week include a dedicated 35 minute literacy session that incorporates research-based strategies aimed at improving literacy outcomes for all students.

The Year 7¿8 STEAM program develops the research, problem‑solving and collaborative skills students need for success in Years 9¿12, whether pursuing VCE or the Vocational Major pathway. Teachers work within Qualified Learning Communities (PLCs) to analyse multiple sources of data and use this evidence to inform differentiated teaching and learning for every student.

Staff are supported through coaching, mentoring, peer observation and reflective practice. Each Tuesday, staff participate in curriculum‑focused meetings, while Wednesdays are dedicated to Professional Learning and Engagement. These structures allow staff to deepen their understanding of our learning framework and the William Ruthven Secondary College Explicit Instructional Model, ensuring we continue to meet the diverse learning needs of our students.





The college also maintains strong partnerships with La Trobe University, RMIT University and the Outer Northern Trade Training Centre (ONTTC). These partnerships help ensure our students are supported to pursue their chosen pathways whether that be university, further education, apprenticeships or employment after Year 12 preparing them for successful futures.

Location Profile

William Ruthven Secondary College, established in 2010, serves the communities of Reservoir, Coburg, Thomastown and Campbellfield. Our school community is strongly committed to our values
- Respect, Excellence, Acceptance and Leadership @ WRSC
- which reflect our focus on academic achievement and lifelong learning. The college¿s ethos and infrastructure are designed to ensure every student is known as an individual, enabling us to maximise both learning and social success.

Our curriculum is innovative and structured to ensure literacy, numeracy and curiosity are central to learning in Years 7¿10, providing a strong foundation for success in both VCE and the Vocational Major. Four days each week include a dedicated 35 minute literacy session that incorporates research‑based strategies aimed at improving literacy outcomes for all students.

The Year 7¿8 STEAM program develops the research,



problem‑solving and collaborative skills students need for success in Years 9¿12, whether pursuing VCE or the Vocational Major pathway. Teachers work within Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to analyse multiple sources of data and use this evidence to inform differentiated teaching and learning for every student.

Staff are supported through coaching, mentoring, peer observation and reflective practice. Each Tuesday, staff participate in curriculum‑focused meetings, while Wednesdays are dedicated to Professional Learning and Engagement. These structures allow staff to deepen their understanding of our learning framework and the William Ruthven Secondary College Explicit Instructional Model, ensuring we continue to meet the diverse learning needs of our students.

The college also maintains strong partnerships with La Trobe University, RMIT University and the Outer Northern Trade Training Centre (ONTTC). These partnerships help ensure our students are supported to pursue their chosen pathways whether that be university, further education, apprenticeships or employment after Year 12 preparing them for successful futures.

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 st

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