Location Profile St Arnaud Secondary College is a school where teaching and learning and student outcomes are improving and enrolments are increasing. Staff are supported and encouraged to try proven and new approaches to teaching in generally small classes. Staff are given flexibility to expand their skills in more than one key learning area through mixed Professional Learning Communities. Leadership opportunities are available so staff can quickly gain knowledge and experience of whole school operations. Staff work together closely, providing everyone with opportunities to contribute to a wide range of programs. We are currently looking for one or two staff members to complete our team fore 2025. We can offer flexibility in subjects taught and also in time fraction. St. Arnaud Secondary College is located in the township of St. Arnaud, which is situated on the edge of the Wimmera Mallee. The College is part of a cluster of schools of similar size and the closest regional centres are Horsham and Bendigo, 100km¿s to the west and east respectively and is 240km¿s north west of Melbourne. St. Arnaud is fortunate to have retained natural bushland which surrounds the township. The school enrolment has been increasing over the last four years and in 2025 we are expecting 163 student. It boasts an extremely pleasant physical environment. It is dominated by the original heritage structure which has been converted into predominantly administration facilities. Over the last three years a $10M building program has been undertaken providing state of the art facilities which are now in use. Other structures include an open plan learning area, an arts wing, a technology wing and a mud brick ceramics room. We have a fabulous science and library wing and a cover for our outdoor basketball court creating a multi-purpose all weather space. Despite a dry environment, the award winning St. Arnaud SC gardens are a delight to the eye. In 2025 the College will be staffed by a Principal, Assistant Principal and three leading teachers for a total of 29 staff. Despite being a small school, St Arnaud has retained its ability to provide curriculum breadth at the VCE level to cater for academic students as well as ensuring the availability of VET and Vocational major pathways. Students have shown academic growth above state level from years 7 to 9. Curriculum enrichment is something that is highly valued at St. Arnaud SC. The College boasts a music program where all students have access to a free instrumental music program. Sport is highly valued at the College and every opportunity is taken to provide students with pathways to reach a higher level in a wide variety of sports.
