Ongoing Graduate Teacher - Humanities & 1 Other Method - Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College

Location Profile  

 A new school opened in January 2024

Serving the needs of families in Wyndham and Werribee.

Year 7 students in 2024 with Year 8 commencing in 2025.

Would you like to be a key player in building a positive, supportive, inclusive and high expectations school culture and climate?

Are you excited by the possibilities that a new school brings?

Are you prepared to work hard and be rewarded with the success of seeing a new school grow and thrive?

If you answered 'Yes' to these three questions, you may be just the person we are looking for at Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College.

Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College is a new school that opened for students at the start of the 2024 school year. We are located in the Harpley Estate in Frome Cr, Werribee, which is 31km west of the Melbourne CBD.  We commenced this year with 176, Year 7 students in and we will be adding a new year level, each year until we cater for students in Year 7-12.  We anticipate a peak enrolment of 1200 - 1400 students at our College.

Our Vision

Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College builds bright futures for the young people of the local communities.  Achievement, Belonging and Curiosity underpin the development of an aspirational and inclusive school community that supports each student on their learning journey to a pathway through and beyond school.  We foster strong connections with community to ensure today's learners can thrive as generous, active and informed citizens.

Our Mission

We're on a mission to provide the best education we can for our students by delivering high impact, evidence-based practices in learning and wellbeing, within a culture of high expectations for success.  Healthy, happy and curious students and staff bring our vision and values to life.

Our Motto

Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College's Motto is Building Bright Futures.

Other Information

Additional information can be found at www.wnsc.vic.edu.au or by contacting Brad Moyle, Principal.

Candidates are asked to submit their application as one (1) PDF document.  Within this document you should include a cover letter, resume, response to each selection criteria and the contact details of three (3) confidential, professional referees.

Applicants are asked to submit their application via Recruitment Online and also encouraged to email their application directly to the Principal, Mr Brad Moyle at [email protected]

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 

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

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).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]