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Form of workLara Lake Primary School is located 15 km north of Geelong and 60 km south-west of Melbourne. The school is in a growing area and has an enrolment of 800 students in 2024.
The School Vision is `Creating a world class education where every child is literate, numerate, curious and caring.' The School Values are `Respect, Responsibility and Excellence'. Students, staff and the community uphold these values to make Lara Lake a great school. The school is constantly striving to improve, placing the needs of the students at the forefront.
Facilities are modern and bright, and buildings and features provide a safe and attractive learning environment which will continue to be of the highest standard. Significant capital works to add new buildings and refurbish others were recently completed. There is a synthetic all-weather oval and a gymnasium which includes a music room, a canteen and a full-size basketball court. The school runs an iPad program for all students in P-6 with access to shared school devices.
The school is proud of the staff mentoring program which has been established to ensure the school tone and robust culture is maintained during periods of change. Teachers operate in Professional Learning Communities where a culture of learning and improvement flourish. All teachers are viewed as learners and have equal responsibility for all students' learning.
The 2024 staff profile comprises 82 staff members, including a Principal, Business Manager, 2 Assistant Principals, 1 Leading Techer, 3 Learning Specialists, 45 Classroom and Specialist Teachers, 4 Administration staff, a school nurse, and 20 Educational Support staff. There are 36 classrooms.
The school has a strong reputation for quality curriculum programs and all staff have a deep understanding of the Victorian Curriculum. Classroom programs are offered alongside a comprehensive specialist program consisting of Visual Arts, Performing Arts/Music, STEM and Physical Education. There is a whole school focus on social/emotional learning through the implementation of `Play is The Way', a pro social program. This allows students to develop the necessary skills to problem solve, work independently, develop empathy and understand themselves and others. Lara Lake aims to develop outstanding citizens.
All employees are obliged to keep up to date with the requirements of mandatory reporting, become familiar with the relevant Child Safe policies, and uphold the professional characteristics of adults working with children (e.g. WWCC, VIT).
Applicants should submit a covering letter, CV, response to key selection criteria and the contact details of three referees.
If you require further information please email the principal Zane Moylan at ***********@education.vic.gov.au
For further information about the school, please visit: www.laralake.vic.edu.au
