Thornbury High School
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    Company overview

    Industry

    Education, Training & Professional Development

    Primary location

    238 Collins Street, Thornbury, Victoria 3071
    At Thornbury High School, we believe that a safe and secure learning environment, high academic standards, and opportunities for students to pursue individual interests are the essential elements of an outstanding education.At Thornbury High, our purpose is to prepare students for a changing, diverse, and sustainable world by:Building knowledge and skillsEncouraging effort and excellenceFostering resilience and integrityDeveloping a caring and cooperative learning community.Core values arise out of what we believe to be important about people, about society, and about learning and knowledge. Values inform and shape how the school is organised, how people relate to each other in school, how decisions are made, as well as the content and processes of teaching and learning. Staff, students and parents have identified the following core values:Integrity, responsibility and respect – all community members are responsible for their own actions, treat others as they would want to be treated, and are honest with each other.Knowledge, skills and opportunity – all community members value knowledge, the development of new skills, and make the most of our opportunities.Resilience and wellbeing – our community supports its members to adjust to change and encourages health and happiness.Concern for others and community – our school welcomes community involvement and cares about the success and safety of others.Excellence and persistence – we recognise the need to persist and put in the effort to achieve our best.Inclusion and diversity – our school welcomes a range of cultures and respects their ideas and beliefs.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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    What’s it like working at Thornbury High School?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Positive aspects of working at Thornbury High School include the school's understanding of international students, the resources provided to aid in future employment, and the committed and dedicated staff who are outgoing and helpful. However, some potential challenges exist such as a perceived lack of challenge in the work, insufficient communication between administrators and teachers, and the inherent difficulties in dealing with high school students.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Teachers Aide Student
    Mar 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Supportive and friendly
    The good thingsUnderstand international students
    The challengesNot much challenge and feel free to ask different people
    3.0
    Casual Relief Teacher
    Nov 2015
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    A challenge but also rewarding
    The good thingsResources gained for further employment
    The challengesNot enough communication between principal class and teachers.
    4.0
    Instrumental teacher
    Sep 2015
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Really positive community of hard working and motivated teachers with a passion for what they do.
    The good thingsThe staff are really committed and dedicated to their work and are really outgoing and helpful.
    The challengesTeaching high school kids haha
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