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    St Francis Xavier College is a Catholic community that is educative and supportive of the whole person. We have a clear purpose: the individuals’ development of competence, conscience and compassion formed in the Christian tradition in light of the Scriptures; one who is guided by a sense of Christian faith, hope and love who will be of service to the world. We recognise God’s presence in our lives by being a living witness to Jesus, celebrating and pursuing excellence and by living courageously with optimism and respect for the dignity of all.St Francis Xavier College prides itself on providing all staff with an inclusive, engaging and supportive workplace. The College has a contemporary approach to wellbeing fostering an environment for professional and personal growth. We are seeking student-centred, achievement-focused professionals, able to support and inspire young people. We are proud to have a diverse team of staff ranging from graduates to those well experienced.The College offers a wide range of opportunities for leadership, an ICT rich environment, opportunities to be involved in social justice outreach, domestic and international student study tours and a range of staff social events.Professional LearningStaff are supported through engaging professional learning including:· Catholic identity retreats· Whole College and individual professional learning days relating to learning, teaching and wellbeing· Action research in professional learning teams· Coaching Program· Graduate Teacher Program· Early Career Professional Learning Program· Emerging Leaders Professional Learning Seminar Program· Senior Leaders Professional Learning Seminar ProgramOur College Strategic Plan sees us inspired to strive for the following goals:· For our community to be a living witness to the Gospel where Christ is encountered.· That through the deepening of the culture of positive learning partnerships informed by Positive Psychology and the differentiated and purposeful nature of the curriculum, student achievement will be enhanced.· For students to manage their well being more effectively through the development of a culture informed by our Catholic Identify and enriched by evidenced based positive psychology.· For all staff to see themselves as intelligently loyal leaders for student achievement

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    Berwick, Melbourne VIC
    Inspire Year 7–9 Maths learners at a leading Catholic school, supporting growth, wellbeing and student success within a strong team culture
    Inspire Year 7–9 Maths learners at a leading Catholic school, supporting growth, wellbeing and student success within a strong team culture
    classification: Education & TrainingEducation & Training
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    St Francis Xavier College benefits from a strong foundation of collegial teaching staff who support one another and create a positive working environment. The student community is generally described as engaging, and the position offers good work-life balance with beneficial holiday arrangements that suit family life.

    Areas for development include the need to strengthen the management structure to better support staff and improve communication across all levels. The administrative workload can be demanding, with teachers managing large class sizes and multiple senior classes. The multi-campus structure presents some operational complexities that require additional coordination and adjustment.

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    1.0
    Teacher
    Nov 2025
    Beaconsfield VIC 38075 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    A place to gain senior VCE teaching experience, but one you’ll likely outgrow quickly.
    The good thingsSome colleagues are hardworking and genuinely care about students. There is potential for growth if the school strengthens its leadership structures. The school community itself has potential, with many students who want to learn. St Francis Xavier College has potential but is currently held back by cultural issues, inconsistent expectations, and a lack of strong leadership. For graduate teachers or those seeking a supportive, structured environment, this may not be the ideal workplace.
    The challengesNo Heads of Department for core subjects. High administrative demands placed on academic staff. Limited leadership accountability. Unstainable teaching loads (often two year 12 classes). Large class sizes especially for core subjects (28 students). A lack of academic rigor. The mean VCE study score continues to decrease. Little to no accountability for students in terms of behaviour and academic performance.
    1.0
    Classroom Teacher
    Oct 2025
    Beaconsfield VIC 38072 to 3 years in the role, current employee
    A school that prioritises looking good on paper, but simply has nothing to show for it. AVOID!
    The good thingsThe staff you work with at the bottom level are lovely and collegial
    The challengesTerrible school overall! There is no focus on academic performance (median dropping ever year); zero discipline enforced; students get away with anything and everything (the TikTok videos are true). The directors of wellbeing are all about making friends. The campus head does not know your name or what you teach. The principal is never around and has no idea who's who (has never even met me after 3 years). No learning area leaders, so the more experienced teachers have to assume this role without the pay increase or time release. You are almost always asked, "what else can you do for this student", "how can you improve practice", etc., when there are serious culture and management issues that need to be resolved first before asking overworked teachers to just magically make things work.
    2.0
    Teacher
    Nov 2024
    Berwick VIC 3806Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    If you want to be overlooked, run to the ground and disrespected then by all means go for it. If you don't, then run for the hills.
    The good thingsThe People I worked with and a handful of nice students.
    The challengesStudents who are not disciplined appropriately/let off scot-free with high disrespect for teaching staff. Upper management is terrible, does not care about their employees whatsover.
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