Classroom Support - 32.5 hours/week - Fixed Term

Location Profile

Wonthaggi Primary School has an enrolment of 400 students and is located in the coastal South Gippsland town of Wonthaggi, population 7000, which is a service centre for the surrounding rural areas. 

Wonthaggi Primary School was established in 1911 to serve a coal mining community.  The school consists of a red brick school building that incorporates classrooms, administration and an internal quadrangle, a brick Library, outdoor pool and change rooms and a weatherboard building with internal quadrangle, a large indoor sports facility /gymnasium and a new four classroom template building (SLC).

Our school is recognised in the community as having a very caring, family atmosphere where parents are welcomed and encouraged to participate in their children's education.  Our learning environment is positive, safe, attractive and caring.

At our school:
- Students are encouraged to respect the rights of others and accept their own responsibilities.
- Students are encouraged to achieve their potential by recognising and rewarding their achievements and effort.
- We assist students to develop appropriate social skills, cooperation, responsibility, communication skills and independence.

Our curriculum programs focus on positive interaction between staff and students, where all children feel they are valued as individuals.  All children are given access to quality education and are encouraged to achieve their potential.  Our school provides a comprehensive curriculum for all students through the implementation of the Victorian Curriculum. 

These curriculum programs are supported…