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Form of workNorthern Bay College Profile
Northern Bay P-12 College is a unique multi-campus school located in the Northern Suburbs of Geelong. It is made up of four junior campuses (four P-8 campuses), one senior campus (years 9-12) a Family Centre, an Early Learning Centre and a Trade Training Centre.
NBC moved to a three sub-school structure in 2020 to further develop the `One School ¿ One Team¿ ethos; which emphasises the core business of Student Learning as a focus underpinned by a strong consistent well-being framework.
Across the college staff work in teams focussed around four Professional Learning Communities; Year P-2, Year 3-6 and Year 6-9 & Year 10-12. These teams meet regularly in Campus based groups and also as college wide groups to implement data informed strategies to support continued improvement of learning outcomes for all students.
Organisationally the college has been arranged into three sub schools, with each sub school led by a College Assistant Principal. These sub-schools are ¿ Hendy P-8 Campus and Peacock P-8 Campus Sub School; Wexford P-8 Campus and Tallis P-8 Campus Sub School; Goldsworthy Year 9-12 Sub School. Additionally the College Assistant Principal ¿ Student Enrichment Programs will lead a portfolio that includes oversight of programs that connect students with external agencies and further educational opportunities as well as providing executive leadership to NBC facilities including the NBC Family Learning Centre and the Geelong Industry Trade Training Centre.
The Wellbeing Team structure includes a College Wellbeing Leader, College Complex Case Liaison, Mental Health Practitioners (year 7-12) and Campus Wellbeing Leaders - who are supported by Wellbeing Coordinators / Chaplains. The wellbeing team works closely with the College Nurse, PSD team, CALD staff and DET Student Support Services.
The vision of Northern Bay College is to instil community commitment, confidence and high expectations in lifelong learning by:
- Constructing curriculum, pedagogy and teacher professionalism to achieve above expected outcomes for all students at each stage of learning
- Developing students who are highly employable with values of resilience, optimism, self-respect and who strive for personal best
- Developing young people who are engaged, motivated and challenged to fulfil their potential
- Maximising educational opportunities and creating purposeful and diverse pathways for all students
- Developing partnerships with other schools, community organisations and business
The College embraces a growing cultural diversity that includes Culturally and Linguistically Diverse students from non-English speaking backgrounds and a significant indigenous population. The College supports the needs of these students through a structured EAL (English as an Additional Language) and the Marrung Strategy.
In Summary
We want a college where learning is visible and where students feel safe, respected by staff, believed in by staff, listened to by staff and taught by knowledgeable, capable and enthusiastic teachers.
