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.