Classroom Teacher - English/HUMS

Lowanna College is a vibrant, well-resourced Victorian Government secondary school catering for students from Years 7 to 12. With an enrolment of approximately 1,100 students, the College is set in an attractive bushland environment in Newborough.

Located around 130 kilometres east of Melbourne, Newborough lies in the heart of picturesque Gippsland. The region offers easy access to recreational and sporting opportunities including football, netball, golf, basketball, soccer, mountain biking and water sports.

The College is organised into three mini-schools of 300-400 students, each led by a team committed to supporting both the academic growth and wellbeing of every student.

Facilities include:

• Refurbished canteen and on-site cafeteria
• Language Centre
• Year 12 Centre
• On-site Wellbeing Centre to support and re-engage students at risk

Lowanna provides a broad and diverse curriculum, complemented by extensive extra-curricular opportunities. The academic program includes:

• Middle School: core and elective program
• Senior School: VCE, VCAL and VETiS pathways
• Specialist learning opportunities across the Arts, Science, Technology, Physical Education and Food Studies

Students also benefit from:

• Lowanna Sports Academy
• Lowanna Institute of the Arts (launching in 2026)
• Access to the Gippsland Technical College

The College maintains strong partnerships with Monash University, Federation University and Federation Training, providing clear pathways from Year 7 through to Year 12 and beyond.

Lowanna College enjoys strong connections with other Latrobe Valley schools and works closely with local feeder primary schools, hosting a range of transition events for staff, students and families.

The entire Lowanna College team is committed to continually improving student outcomes while fostering a strong sense of community, living by values of Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Growth.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies.
• Experience in monitoring and assessing student learning.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to establish collaborative relationships.
• Behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values.

Responsibilities

• Direct teaching of groups and individual students.
• Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area.
• Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings and staff meetings.
• Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments, actively promoting the safety and wellbeing of all students.

Conditions of Employment

All staff have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for employment, the person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching.