Maths / PE Teacher - Primary / Secondary

Location Profile

The township of Hawkesdale is in regional south-western Victoria in a landscape of farmland, with sheep, dairy, beef and contracting being the predominant agricultural and farming activities in the area. The school grounds contain a range of beautiful native trees bordering oval and play areas, and prominently feature a large mature redgum tree, whose origins stretch back beyond pastoral settlement to the custodianship of the Eastern Marr peoples. This is the Big Tree - the visual symbol and brand of our school, and a daily reminder of resilience, adaptability and interconnectedness. Our school enrolment is currently 149 students, with 50 primary students and 99 secondary students; our current school personnel comprise a Principal, Acting Assistant Principal, Acting Learning Specialist, 39 full and part time teaching staff, integration and administration support staff. Our school population is diverse and multicultural, and features students with EAL and indigenous backgrounds.

Our school offers a comprehensive curriculum and significant learning opportunities across the thirteen years of primary and secondary schooling and seeks to meet the learning and wellbeing needs of students in a stimulating, supportive and caring environment. The F-10 and VCE curriculum is enriched by a broad range of additional engagement programs and activities, such as Hands on Learning, the developing Nurture Room space, ADVANCE, outdoor education, a diverse camps program, work experience and the Hawkesdale Volunteers program. Respect, Responsibility and Resilience are the core va…