For over 30 years, Bellarine Secondary College (formerly Queenscliff High School) has served the community of the Bellarine Peninsula.
The past record of our students in academic, cultural, and sporting fields is noted with pride.
Bellarine Secondary College is the only State Secondary College on the Bellarine Peninsula.
The College is situated on two campuses: Years 7 and 8 are located at Ocean Grove Campus in Shell Rd, Ocean Grove (500 students) and Years 9-12 are based at the Drysdale Campus, Peninsula Drive, Drysdale (850 students), with a total enrolment of 1350 students.
The College draws enrolments from all towns on the Bellarine Peninsula including Drysdale, Clifton Springs, Portarlington, St Leonards, Indented Head, Queenscliff, Pt Lonsdale, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, and the outskirts of neighboring Leopold.
The College offers a rich and broad curriculum across all year levels, including VCE, VET, and VCAL in the later years of schooling.
The intent of schooling at Bellarine Secondary College is to provide students with a wide range of opportunities, preparing them for the transition from school to broader society.
The College has established connections with tertiary providers within Geelong and continues to develop partnerships with other Registered Training Organisations.
Applied learning is an important aspect of the College curriculum and is integrated into student learning programs from Years 9 to 12.
The College offers 23 VCE studies at both Units 1 and 3 levels.
The Accelerated Learning Program provides an opportunity for students to accelerate and deepen their learning in Years 7-9, allowing them to access VCE subjects in Year 10.
Student wellbeing is given a very high priority within the College, and students and parents are encouraged to utilize the support available.
The College has a Student Engagement Policy which incorporates Restorative Behaviour practices College-wide.
Bellarine Secondary College is a partner school in the Respectful Relationships Program, and embedding School Wide Positive Behaviour supports is a priority.
Student leadership and voice are highly valued within the College community, and students have a structured and strategically developed program available to them from Years 7 to 12.
Bellarine Secondary College teachers utilize high-impact teaching strategies in every classroom through the implementation of the Bellarine Classroom instructional model, informed by the research of Robert Marzano in The New Art and Science of Teaching.
The College improvement agenda is guided by both the DET Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (FISO) and Marzano's High Reliability Schools model.
In working towards achieving its goals, Bellarine Secondary College encourages a high level of participation by parents, staff, and students.
The College Council is the main policy and decision-making body of the school, however, all parents and staff can be involved in a number of committees and forums.
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 capacity to align teaching practice with the College's preferred instructional model and contribute to the development and implementation of the 'Bellarine Classroom' based on the work of Robert Marzano in The New Art and Science of Teaching.
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 to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.
As the classroom teacher gains experience, their 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.
Conditions of EmploymentAll staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment, with induction and support programs provided.Position descriptions are reviewed regularly and may change, by consultation, with the Principal.
All staff are appointed to Bellarine Secondary College and can work at either campus, depending on the needs of the College.
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