Employer of Choice
Balwyn High School is one of Victoria’s leading schools.
Balwyn High School is acclaimed for its outstanding academic achievements, the quality and diverse educational opportunities for students and the broad range of co-curricular activities. In addition Balwyn High School has a well-respected staff development program with a focus on the provision of in house professional development and an outstanding leadership development program.
Over the past three years our dedicated staff have contributed to programs that have been recognised with three Victorian Education Excellence Awards – the Dr Lawrie Shears Outstanding Global Teaching and Learning Award (2021), and in 2023 both the Outstanding Provision for High Ability Learners (Secondary) and the Lindsay Thompson Excellence in Education Award. All of these honours celebrate the superb work of staff and students across all year levels, learning areas and co-curricular programs offered at the school.
Staff Testimonials
Why choose Balwyn High School as your place of employment?
Balwyn High School is committed to attracting and retaining the best possible staff through the opportunities and support that we provide current and prospective staff.
A clear sense of direction and purpose are articulated in our Vision, Values and Mission. This framework guides Balwyn High School as a learning community that is steeped in thinking and deep understanding that engenders respect for all its members and produces students ready to face the world as responsible, thinking members of a diverse society.
We accept that we have a reciprocal obligation to provide the support and professional learning to enable teachers to personalise learning for students. The opportunities for on-going professional learning reinforces a vibrant, stimulating and engaging environment for teachers. The following program will support your professional growth:
- Comprehensive Induction program
- Multiple sources of feedback on your teaching
- Peer observation and coaching to improve instruction (including the use of video supported learning labs to support self and peer reflection)
- Mentoring support from the Principal and Leadership Teams
- Professional Learning Teams to collaborate and share practice
- Performance and Development framework provides for regular review of individual goals and active support in their achievement
- External high quality professional development
- Comprehensive leadership development program and opportunities
Our support and expectations of teachers are high because we know that student learning outcomes are determined by the quality of their teachers. However we are not looking for teachers who have arrived but those who are on a learning journey – those who are open, continuous learners who want an environment that will nurture their on-going growth and development. We invite applications from teachers with all levels of experience, from Graduate to Highly Accomplished. We are deeply committed to creating an environment that enables people to thrive in their professional practice.
Balwyn High School is an Employer of Choice – we invite your application. Applicants are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the school through the website.