Woodmans Hill Secondary College is a vibrant, inclusive and aspirational learning community of 644 students and more than 120 staff. Our size allows us to offer the breadth of opportunities associated with a larger secondary college while maintaining the strong relationships, personalised support and genuine sense of belonging that distinguish us within the Ballarat community.
Situated in Ballarat East at the eastern entrance to Ballarat, Woodmans Hill is conveniently located on the Melbourne side of the city. The College occupies a spacious site with contemporary facilities, including purpose-built spaces for science, technology, art and performing arts, a dedicated Year 7 Centre and recently upgraded learning, recreation and wellbeing facilities.
Our vision guides everything we do:
At Woodmans, we:
Strive to provide high-quality learning
Nurture self-belief and learning confidence
Foster an inclusive community to create belonging
We are proud to be a school that knows its students well and maintains high aspirations for what every young person can achieve. We place great importance on relationships, inclusion and ensuring that each student feels known, valued and supported.
Our teachers provide engaging and purposeful learning experiences that respond to students' academic, social and emotional points of need. We are committed to developing the whole child and offer a broad range of opportunities within and beyond the classroom, enabling students to discover their strengths, build confidence and pursue pathways that reflect their interests and aspirations.
Our values of Respect, Determination and Excellence are embedded throughout College life. They shape how we learn, work and interact, and underpin our shared expectations for students, staff and the wider school community.
Woodmans Hill is also a school that invests in its people. We are committed to building the knowledge, confidence and capability of our staff through high-quality professional learning, collaboration, coaching and shared practice. Our teaching and learning approach is research-informed and data-driven, with a strong focus on explicit teaching, modelling, scaffolding, supported application and responsive use of assessment.
Collaboration is central to our improvement work. Staff engage in Skilled Learning Communities, working together to examine evidence, strengthen teaching practice and improve outcomes for students. Our VCE and NAPLAN results demonstrate strong achievement and growth, reflecting the collective commitment of our students, staff and families.
We understand that staff thrive when they feel connected, supported and valued. The College has a strong staff wellbeing program that prioritises positive relationships, professional growth and a sense of belonging. Induction and mentoring are provided for new staff, alongside ongoing support from colleagues and school leaders.
Our **** Leadership Team comprises one Principal,



two Assistant Principals and seven Learning Specialists. Together with our teaching and Education Support staff, this team provides comprehensive learning, wellbeing, inclusion and pathway support for students from Years 7 to 12.
Woodmans Hill Secondary College is a place where staff are encouraged to contribute, grow and make a meaningful difference. We welcome applicants who share our belief in the potential of every young person and who want to be part of a connected, improvement-focused and deeply inclusive school community.
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.
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 classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2.The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.
As the classroom teacher gains experience his or her contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher.
Classroom teacher Range 2




Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities.
A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice.
Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:
Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students
Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity
Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
Supervise and train one or more student teachers
Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved
Classroom teacher Range 1
The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs.Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.
At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities.
The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practiceNew entrants to the teaching profession in their initial teaching years receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels.
Under guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities that are designated to ensure the integration of curriculum ...
Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricula activities.
Responsibilities
The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:
Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;
Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school;
Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal;
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