Department of Education - Victoria

At Warrnambool College, we believe every student should thrive. Our purpose-driven approach is centred on improving educational outcomes for all learners backed by a strong foundation of persistence, resilience, and mutual respect.

As a member of our team, you will be part of a vibrant learning environment that fosters academic excellence, student wellbeing, and meaningful community connection.

Our Values

We live and model our core values every day: Respect, Resilience 

These values are embedded in our curriculum, student support systems, and our whole-school approach.

About the School

Set in parkland in eastern Warrnambool, our College serves a diverse student population from both urban and rural areas. With over 1100 students and 150+ staff, our school community is inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking.

We offer a wide range of programs including:

• SEAL (Select Entry Accelerated Learning)
• Sporting Pathways Program (SPP)
• Vocational Education & Training (VET)
• Innovative Years 7-10 programs (Elev8, PhoenIX)
• Specialist Academies in sport, music, arts, and more

Our facilities, teaching methods, and leadership structure support both staff and student success, while maintaining a strong focus on wellbeing and child safety.

Student Support & Wellbeing

Our dedicated wellbeing team includes counsellors, mental health practitioners, a school nurse, a speech pathologist, and the 'Big Life' program facilitator. We operate a vertical structure with strong pastoral care and wellbeing frameworks, ensuring every student has the support they need to succeed.

A Culture of Opportunity

We empower students to explore, achieve, and grow through:

• Academic and vocational pathways
• Performing and visual arts
• Competitive sports and public speaking
• International language and cultural tours
• Leadership and enrichment opportunities

We celebrate student success across academic, cultural, and sporting fields, locally, statewide, and nationally.

Family & Community Engagement

We believe education is a partnership. Communication with families is a priority, and we actively involve parents through Compass, school events, and participation on our College Council.

If you're ready to contribute to a school where values guide vision and every student has the opportunity to thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Warrnambool College is committed to child safety and promoting the wellbeing of all children. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

 

SC1    Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth. 

SC3    Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4    Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.    

SC5    Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.