Ongoing Graduate Teacher - English - Carranballac P-9 College

Location Profile 

Carranballac P-9 College is a unique dual-campus Foundation - Year 9 College, encompassing Boardwalk and Jamieson Way. Both campuses cater for the needs of students across two stages of schooling, Primary Years (Foundation - Year 6) and Secondary Years (Years 7 - 9). In 2023, there are 1058 students and 26 international students enrolled across the college, 5 principals, 80 teaching staff and 32 non-teaching staff. Our students come from a diverse range of backgrounds. The College also provides student well-being support which consists of a coordinator, Mental Health Practitioners for primary and secondary students, and a Defence Transition Liaison Mentor. The college vision, `One College, Infinite Possibilities, Working Together, Embracing the Future' provides the foundation for our daily work.

A culture of adult learning has been fostered successfully at the college where teachers are learners working together in professional learning communities to analyse and discuss student data and ensure learning programs are targeted to individual student needs. The college has recently refined its instructional model which emphasises elements of best teaching practice including the Department's High Impact Teaching Strategies.

Carranballac P-9 College builds strong partnerships with the local community. The college's two campuses provide a range of facilities enabling ready access for community activities and shared usage including a joint use agreement with Scouts Victoria. The College comprises a range of flexible teaching and learning areas, including well-resourced libraries, music rooms (including a recording studio and rehearsal rooms), science labs and a Performing Arts Centre which is used for staff, student and community events. There are also extensive Food Technology kitchens, Wood Technology facilities, Art rooms (including graphic, textile and visual arts), Japanese Learning Spaces and well-being rooms. Students have access to many outdoor facilities including recently upgraded ovals, basketball courts, shade covered playgrounds and assembly/play areas enhanced with artificial turf.

The College has a primary and secondary structure with separate timetables. A school review in 2021 provided a School Strategic Plan which set the direction for the next four years with goals focusing on maximising the achievement and learning growth of every student, particularly in literacy and numeracy, improving student voice and learner agency, wellbeing and engagement. The college values of Respect, Resilience, Responsibility, Integrity and Inclusiveness underpin our schoolwide positive behaviour program and are forefront in our vision, future planning and practices.

Our College is motivated towards the development of 'excellence in life-long learning with students who are resilient, connected and respectful citizens' who care about their world and care for one another.

Program Benefits 

This position attracts an incentive payment of $5,650 (pre-tax) for the successful candidate who meets the eligibility criteria set out under conditions of employment. 

Conditions of Employment 

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. 

The appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. 

A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. 

Eligibility for incentive payments: 

• The successful candidate is committing to a minimum of 1 year employment at this school. 
• The successful candidate will not be a Graduate Teacher Incentive recipient from a previous vacancy. 
• The successful candidate must not be employed as a teacher by the Department at the time the advertised position is to commence. 

EEO AND OHS Commitment 

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.  The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.  It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines). 

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 801 or email on: [email protected]