Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Other
Location: Barwon South West - Glenelg
Reference: 1508876
The College opened on its present site in 1955 and is nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by rolling red gum hills and beautiful country. The Glenelg River meanders through the township.
It is 315km (4 hours) West of Melbourne, 290km (3 hours from Geelong) and is approximately 70km (45mins) from Hamilton Victoria and Mt. Gambier South Australia.
Casterton Secondary College is a high achieving school where students are supported to develop social skills, and positive personal attitudes and values through mutual respect and positive behaviour which underpins our commitment to provide every student with the knowledge, skills and experiences that lead to successful outcomes.
We actively encourage students to become life-long learners and support their transition through school and beyond.
Our moral purpose is to achieve the best outcomes for all students, underpinned by the school¿s values of Respect, Accountability and Persistence, and a mantra of ¿High Expectations ¿ No Excuses¿.
Casterton Secondary College services the needs and provides opportunities for the people of Strathdownie, Dergholm, Coleraine, Merino and Casterton.
Enrolment and Demographics
Casterton Secondary College is a single campus, Year 7 - 12 school. The 2026 projected enrolment is approximately100 students. Our students come predominantly from rural or related backgrounds; there are low levels of students born overseas and very few students of Koori background.
We currently have 15 teaching staff (including the Principal Class), with part-time staff this equates to 13.8 effective fulltime positions. There are 11.1 non-teaching staff including education support staff. We have a school doctor and mental health practitioner and are currently advertising for a school nurse.
Educational
Students at Years 7 to 10 study a core curriculum of English, Maths, Humanities, Science, PE/Health, Science, Agriculture/Horticulture, Technologies and Art.
Year 11 and 12 students select individual pathways.
The College makes every effort to provide a broad range of choices at VCE level, including access to subjects via the Virtual School. In addition to a large offering of VCE subjects, VCE Vocational Major (VM) and Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) also operate. Additionally, we have an SBA and SWL student stream.
Students benefit from the educational experiences on the adjacent 16-hectare school farm which runs sheep and cattle. They also participate in applied learning programs such as oenology, aquaculture, viticulture, and produce both glasshouse and hydroponically grown vegetables and herbs. Information can be sourced from our website www.castertonsc.vic.edu.au
The College offers a wide range of extension and enrichment programs including an instrumental music program and sport. Students participate in a range of competitions including subject competitions.
Technology
The College has two rooms of computers and a ratio of one computer to one student which includes a combination of three trolleys of netbooks, i-pads and desk top computers. The school Intranet provides storage and pick up facilities for all students and staff. Wireless connectivity enables all staff to access the network and the internet from anywhere in the school. Smart Televisions are installed in all classrooms.
Environmental- grounds and facilities
The College grounds are extensive and well maintained providing an inviting environment to the College community and visitors. Sporting facilities include a multipurpose stadium, ovals, a covered passive recreation area and cricket nets.
Students also have access to outdoor gym equipment (five stations) as part of a soon to be developed walking trail.
State-of-the arts technology facilities and equipment (including a drone, plasma cutter etc.) supports students to study a wide range of subjects including Product Design Technology in Wood and Metal and Food Technology.
The music centre allows students to gain one on one, and small group instruction in a range of instruments.
SC1 Demonstrated experience in reading music and teaching a variety of instruments
SC2 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students, staff, parents/carers and the wider community.
SC3 Demonstrated experience in time management and record keeping.
SC4 Demonstrated experience tutoring students
The Music Instructor will provide instrumental and/or ensemble instruction to students as part of Casterton Secondary College¿s co-curricular music program.
The Music Instructor is responsible to the Principal, via the Director of Teaching and Learning.
The duties and responsibilities of the Music Instructor may include:
Deliver regularly scheduled instruction to individual and small group instrumental students as per the Music timetable
Keep accurate records of progress and attendance, in order to provide meaningful feedback and parent communications as required
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
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Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.