AddressWarracknabeal Secondary College is a rural government school based in the prosperous country town in the heart of Victoria¿s wheat belt. Due to the closest secondary college being at least 55 kilometres away, Warracknabeal Secondary College services an extensive rural community in the Yarriambiack Shire. Warracknabeal has approximately 2,500 residents, which is situated 60 kilometres north of Horsham (population of approximately 18,000.) The town is situated on the Henty Highway, by the gum-lined banks of the Yarriambiack Creek. The town¿s name derives from an Aboriginal expression relating to the large red gums along the creek. It is approximately a four-hour drive from Melbourne.
In 2023, we relocated to a new constructed school on the same site as the primary school and Special Developmental School. This is providing our students and staff with enormous benefits and opportunities. Our staff collaborate across the schools and we have the opportunity to provide a much more tailored learning program for our diverse learners.
Our vision is to build a learning community, based on respect, where we are able to fulfil potential in a safe, engaging and supportive environment. We reinforce our values of Respect, Resilience and Excellence within the School Wide Positive Behaviour framework and rewarding students with Young Achiever Awards for displaying these values. Our School Wide Positive Behaviour strategy is becoming embedded and supports our values and the acknowledgement of positive behaviours amongst our students. Being part of a close community, results in a strong relationship centred education, based on high expectations of behaviour and learning.
We have a strong and expert well being team consisting of the Principal, Assistant Principal, Student Engagement Leader, Inclusion and Diversity Leader, a Health Practitioner and School Nurse. This team supports our students and assists staff to do the same.
There are approximately 194 fulltime students enrolled. Most of our students live in town with approximately 30% arriving by bus across five bus routes. There is a strong sporting culture in the school with many students and staff playing at local clubs. Some of the sports offered in Warracknabeal include: Football, Netball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Tennis, Cricket, Golf, Table Tennis and Swimming.
There are currently 24 EFT (Effective Full Time) teachers, which includes the Principal, Assistant Principal, two Leading Teachers, rwo Learning Specilaists (Numeracy and Literacy) supported by 9 Education Support Staff. We have a number of staff who are local to Warracknabeal or the greater region.
Warracknabeal Secondary College has a strong commitment to consistent teaching and learning practices based on HITS. Warracknabeal Secondary College¿s 3 E Instructional model was implemented in 2020. We use data to inform our decisions, both at a strategic level and at a classroom level. The school has clear expectations of student behaviour, creating a calm learning environment in classes.
ICT is embedded through the curriculum, as the school has a BYOD (bring your own device). We extensively use Xuno for sharing of information, communicating with and providing feedback to students and parents, as well as submitting work.
We are committed to a rigorous and diverse curriculum for those with academic and/or practical pathways. Year 7-10 is based on the Victorian Curriculum. English and Mathematics are core subjects. Students also have the opportunity to do Music and Japanese. Students also have the opportunity to modify their timetable to support their individual pathway.
In the senior years we are committed to providing as many opportunities for our students as possible. We have small Year 12 classes and we support students enrolled in virtual classes or subjects by Distance Education where necessary.
For students following a practical pathway, we have a rigorous VM/VPC program (Vocational Major and Victorian Pathways Certificate), with strong links with the local community for work placements. VET (Vocational Education & Training) is operated out of Horsham, which provides many opportunities to prepare for the workforce.
Teacher housing is also available for a very reasonable rental.
This position is for immediate start, or at least at the commencement of Term 3.
