Department of Education - Victoria

Birranga College sits in a rapidly growing residential area in the suburb of Clyde North. The school will work in partnership with the community to provide authentic learning opportunities and the best academic and personal outcomes for all students. Birranga College is a new secondary school opening in January 2026 with Year 7 enrolments only. Subsequent year levels will be added each year. Neighbouring schools are relatively large and the school is expected to grow quickly to meet residents demand for excellence in education, consistent with the vision for the Education State.

Birranga College will provide students with state-of-the-art facilities in STEM, Visual Arts, Physical Education and Performing Arts spaces to cater for the learning needs of all students. 

 

Teaching and Learning 

Our community creates rich and rigorous learning experiences that empower us all to participate with curiosity, purpose and insight.

This will be achieved through the implementation of an innovative curriculum and an Instructional Model, to guide us in implementing more consistent, high quality, assessment, teaching and learning practices with clear expectations for staff, students and parents.

 

Commitment to Excellence

The school will deliver the highest quality of education for all learners.

Our school will demonstrate a strong commitment to outstanding post school outcomes for all students, be that University or other further study, apprenticeships, traineeships or full-time work.

 

School Vision and Values

Birranga College fosters a love of learning. We respect inclusion, diversity and indigenous heritage. We strive for continuous improvement in all our students as they grow into adulthood. We will live by our motto, `Belong, Believe, Become'.

We look forward to our students emerging as resilient and productive members of the community.

Our educational philosophy extends beyond textbooks and embraces our vision of Belong - Believe - Become:

 

BELONG

- Inclusive Community: Fostering a sense of belonging through house systems, peer mentoring, and community-building activities

- Cultural Respect: Celebrating diversity and promoting understanding of different perspectives

- Positive Relationships: Creating meaningful connections among students, staff, and families

 

BE compassionate

BE grateful

BE empathetic

 

BELIEVE

- Character Education: Developing integrity, empathy, resilience, and responsibility

- Growth Mindset: encouraging persistence, effort, and embrace of challenges

- Student Voice: Empowering students to contribute to the school community and their own learning journey

 

BE curious

BE responsible

BE confident

 

BECOME

- Leadership Development: Creating pathways for every student to discover and develop their leadership potential

- Social-Emotional Learning: Building self-awareness, relationship skills, and decision-making abilities

- Community Service: Age-appropriate opportunities to make a positive impact locally and globally

- Environmental Stewardship: Fostering care and responsibility for our planet

 

BE a leader

BE self-aware

BE an upstander

 

Position Specific Information

As a foundation teacher of the college this position provides a unique opportunity to help develop a dynamic English and Humanities curriculum. This is an incredible opportunity for a motivated English/Humanities teacher to teach at a school with great resources, friendly staff and supportive leadership.

Applicants are welcome to contact Nick Hamer-Smtih, Principal, to discuss the advertised role. Please text 0488395633 and indicate the role you are interested in for a call back.

We are running an information session for prospective staff on Thursday August 28th at 6pm. Please join us at the following link.

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Meeting ID: 422 389 764 044 8 

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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.