MacKillop College - Werribee
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    58%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends
    Work/Life balance
    3.8(12 ratings)
    Career development
    3.0(12 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    2.9(12 ratings)
    Management
    3.2(12 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.8(12 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.3(12 ratings)
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    2.0
    Teacher
    May 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    It's a great school filled with many amazing staff members, but leadership needs to change with the times and give staff greater freedom. This will improve morale far more than any wellbeing day.
    The good thingsFacilities are amazing. Some of the best classrooms to teach in. Technology is great if you take the time to embrace it. A lot of the staff are amazing and work very hard. The micromanaging environment makes it easier for new staff to integrate into the school and follow protocols.
    The challengesThe micromanaging. Almost every aspect of a teacher's job is managed/monitored by leadership. Very little independence is given to staff. Compulsory staff meetings every Tuesday (until 4:30pm) and Wednesday (5:00pm) are mostly a waste of time and often filled with information that could be distributed via email. Staff are rarely given this time to work at their own leisure, instead forced to sit in long meetings. Leadership avoid talking to staff about issues individually, instead involving all staff in broad sweeping changes.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Teacher
    Mar 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Largely a very enjoyable time
    The good thingsstaff, students and environment
    The challengesnot much to worry about
    2.0
    Careers Counsellor
    Mar 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Does not really live up to its reputation.
    The good thingsNice grounds and nice staff and students.
    The challengesCulture and working styles from management too set in the 1980s plus no respect for non teaching staff, despite many support staff having more qualifications and career experience than most Teachers.
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    2.0
    Teacher
    Nov 2019
    Disappointing for a supposedly highly regarded school
    The good thingsGood teaching facilities and some welcoming staff
    The challengesLack of discipline among students with minimal support from senior staff and executive. Only offer temporary contracts with no view to retain staff.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Teacher
    Nov 2019
    Wonderful people make a great work environment.
    The good thingsA fabulous place to work. There are costless opportunities for career development if that is what you are looking for. Leadership and Management list to the staff they are working with and have their needs at the forefront of their decision making. The College looks beautiful and has the most wonderful facilities that make teaching a pleasure.
    The challengesIt is a very busy place that is constantly developing and changing. Keeping up with the changes can be a challenge.
    4.0
    Casual Relief Teacher
    Sep 2019
    Enjoyable place to work.
    The good thingsBecause students want to achieve means that teaching is pleasurable and rewarding,
    The challengesWhat might be challenging is keeping students engaged and keeping up with the workload!
    5.0
    School Officer
    May 2019
    11 to 12 years in the role, former employee
    Living the Dream
    The good thingsGood working conditions Reliable work colleagues
    The challengesThe only challenge I had was travelling to work
    1.0
    Education Support officer
    Oct 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Would not recommend - not as good as it thinks it's reputation is
    The good thingsNice gardens and plenty of car parking
    The challengesNon teaching staff are not treated very well. The culture here is concerning with a fear based culture from the top down. The very best of people have left this school.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Administration Support Officer
    Aug 2018
    A great place to work, surrounded by lovely people and where Management take a serious approach to the wellbeing and safety of all staff
    The good thingsFriendly Staff, safe working environment, amenities and buildings clean and comfortable, ample parking spaces, beautiful gardens, flexible working arrangements.
    The challengesFast paced working environment that allows for little down time, but on a whole would not consider this to be a challenge.
    5.0
    Administrative Staff
    Jul 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    A great place to work where the kids are always put first
    The good thingsA great location with easy access to the freeway and local amenities. A supportive team culture that pushes for the best in the individual, always putting the students needs first. An understanding working environment that will support staff and families through hard times.
    The challengesMoving from a corporate environment to the school system can be challenging, but the school is very supportive through this process.
    4.0
    Education Support officer
    Jul 2018
    A good place to work.
    The good thingsSupportive environment. A lot of learning opportunities. A lot of diversity in the work.
    The challengesA lot of different personalities working together, so it can be overwhelming at times.
    2.0
    Office Admin
    Feb 2018
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Odd culture
    The good thingsFriendly and helpful staff
    The challengesDifficult leadership
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