CHES is a dynamic and vibrant centre-of-excellence for high-ability senior secondary students from government schools across Victoria.
In addition to VCE English Language units 1 - 4, CHES specialises in three other VCE subjects to high-achieving students across Victoria:
VCE Algorithmics 3 & 4VCE Extended Investigation 3 & 4VCE Specialist Maths 1 - 4The capacity to teach - or willingness to learn to teach - one of these other subject areas would also be an advantage and would be looked upon favourably in applications.
Background to CHES: The Centre for Higher Education Studies CHES has been established by the Victorian Government to engage and meet the needs of high-ability students in the senior secondary years and to promote extension, enrichment and early access to university courses. CHES commenced programs in 2023 as a purpose-built co-educational school where high-achieving and high-ability students can find the support, structure and space to extend their learning beyond a mainstream program.
To access our programs, students are enrolled part-time from government schools across Victoria. CHES provides a suite of programs through our state-of-the-art facility and learning management systems. At CHES all teaching staff have responsibilities for the delivery of high-quality VCE programs and to actively support the wellbeing, engagement and academic progress of students.
Substantial professional learning opportunities and supports are provided to all new teachers on their appointment to a position at CHES. Our school values are Reach, Connection and Understanding and we pride ourselves on our collegiality, collaboration and support together with our relationships with partner schools and universities.
CHES is a hub to enrich and celebrate student learning The state-of-the-art CHES facility is a four-storey building located at 669 Chapel Street in South Yarra and features state-of-the-art classrooms, auditorium for masterclasses and seminars, university-standard science laboratories, small group tutorial rooms, a professional learning space, and rooftop terrace. These learning spaces reflect the CHES hybrid approach to teaching and learning with the capacity to easily teach students on-site and online at the same time so that students can access our subjects from anywhere in Victoria.
In 2025 we anticipate that there will be more than 550 students enrolled (part-time) in CHES subjects with over 25% participating from rural and regional Victoria.
CHES is a senior secondary school specialising in Higher Education Studies, select VCE subjects, and Year 10 enrichment electives. We offer Algorithmics, Extended Investigation, English Language and Specialist Maths for high-ability students who are unable to study these subjects at their base school.
In partnership with universities, we also offer 21 Higher Education Studies, which are first-year university subjects that allow students to gain ATAR points and university credits while completing their VCE studies. These courses are taught and assessed by university academics and tutors.
Students who undertake a HES or VCE subject through CHES also have access to other student enrichment opportunities, which include seminars, masterclasses and networking with universities and industry leaders.
Students participating in CHES programs remain enrolled at their base secondary school and are supported to undertake a program through CHES as part of their VCE program. Working in close partnership with their schools, students are enrolled in a CHES course for a fraction of their timetable (students typically study just one or two subjects with CHES) with the remainder of their enrolment and timetable reflecting the subjects being completed at their base school.
Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.
SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
SC6 Demonstrated commitment to extending and supporting high-ability students and a capacity to teach in a hybrid online and on-site/in-person environment.
RoleThe classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2. The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.
As the classroom teacher gains experience his or her contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher.
ResponsibilitiesThe role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:
Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school;Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal;Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.Who May ApplyTeachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.
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