Westbourne Grammar School
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    3.518 ratings in total
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    5
    94%
    Rate salary as high or average
    61%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends
    Work/Life balance
    3.7(18 ratings)
    Career development
    3.7(18 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.3(18 ratings)
    Management
    3.4(18 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.6(18 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.7(18 ratings)
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    5.0
    Administration
    Feb 2025
    Truganina VIC 30297 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    A Dynamic Workplace with a Strong Community Focus.
    The good thingsThere is a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and student success. The school fosters a collaborative and professional environment where staff are supported to thrive in their roles. It also provides ongoing professional development opportunities, allowing staff to grow.
    The challengesThe school is quite large so walking from one end to the other makes for a good break from sitting at your desk. It's not that I don't like it - it's great for the step count.
    5.0
    Teacher
    Feb 2025
    Truganina VIC 30291 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    A supportive work environment with great opportunities for career growth and personal development.
    The good thingsWorking at Westbourne has been a rewarding experience. It is a supportive work environment with lots of opportunity for career growth and personal development. My contributions feel valued, and management is approachable.
    The challengesLike any workplace, the fast-paced nature of the role can sometimes be demanding, but that is the reality of working in Education.
    1.0
    Staff
    Nov 2024
    Truganina VIC 3029
    Awful dealing with management
    The good thingsGreat salary. Some great kids and some great programs they are able to do.
    The challengesHorrible HR department. Dozens of staff have left in the last year that is not reflected in the recent 5 star reviews. Poor communication from the Exec team to the union on EA agreements and renegging on promises. It is not a supportive place to work.
    5.0
    Marketing Role
    Jun 2024
    Melbourne VIC 30009 to 10 years in the role, current employee
    Purposeful work, being valued and having a sense of belonging, builds loyalty.
    The good thingsIncredibly supportive, professional and people centered. Have built enduring relationships, felt valued and trusted and have felt the work we do is purposeful.
    The challengesOver ten years change is inevitable and negotiating changing can sometimes be hard, but the tools and resources for wellbeing have always been available to me.
    5.0
    Senior School Leader
    Jun 2024
    Truganina VIC 3029
    Supportive environment, positive work culture, extent professional learning opportunities
    The good thingsSupportive environment, positive work culture, extent professional learning opportunities.
    The challengesNothing as such. Happy overall.
    5.0
    Middle Management
    May 2024
    Melbourne VIC 30003 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Overwhelmingly positive.
    The good thingsI have been with this school for several years, and I can confidently say it is the best school I have worked in. The opportunities for growth and development are incredible. The Executive team's strong leadership is evident in the positive changes and continuous improvements we see across the board. Their faith in younger staff to be able to take on significant leadership and management roles make it like no other independent school I am aware of. I feel seen, valued, and supported.
    The challengesThere are a small number of toxic staff members that management needs to address for the betterment of all staff, students, and families.
    5.0
    Executive Assistant to the Principal
    May 2024
    Truganina VIC 3029Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Since I have begun my career at Westbourne Grammar, I have been welcomed with open arms, encouraged, supported and empowered. I am excited to see the School continue to grow and succeed. The Management Team are dynamic and innovative, fostering a culture of growth and learning.
    The good thingsThere are too many good things to list. From an Executive Assistant perspective, I am really enjoying the transition into Education.
    The challengesMy concern was the travel from my home, but it has not been an issue at all.
    5.0
    Teacher
    May 2024
    Truganina VIC 30295 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Progressive, supportive leadership team, inclusive community and excellent staff.
    The good thingsExcellent professional learning opportunities and development, supportive colleagues and wonderful students.
    The challengesNo challenges of note.
    5.0
    Administration Role
    Feb 2024
    Truganina VIC 3029
    Love it here
    The good thingsBrilliant executive team that are supportive of staff and embrace change.
    The challengesNothing that cannot be overcome
    5.0
    Teacher
    Aug 2023
    Truganina VIC 30293 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    A great school, with great leadership, and great opportunity for career development.
    The good thingsThe school has changed dramatically under the new leadership. I work in the primary school and the culture and morale is amazing.
    The challengesSome of the facilities could do with an upgrade.
    1.0
    NA
    Oct 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    School is overrated and money hungry
    The good thingsThe teachers are fantastic, genuine, sincere, supportive and great.
    The challengesManagement is shocking, it's all about money.
    5 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Classroom Teacher
    Oct 2020
    So much lost potential.
    The good thingsSupportive teaching and support staff who go out of their way to help each other. Generally supportive parents and great kids.
    The challengesManagement lacks transparency, overworks staff, doesn't follow guidelines. The expectation of staff working loads very high with no appreciation beyond verbal, general thanks. Student and staff wellbeing not a focus beyond at a marketing level.
    6 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Teacher
    Nov 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Unsupported and stifled
    The good thingsWere there any? Compliant kids I guess...
    The challengesHorrible staff culture - particularly the classroom teachers. Very competitive and very negative. Not a supportive place to work. You always feel like you are doing something wrong. The teachers are stuck in old ways of teaching and roll out the same curriculum year after year.
    7 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Professional Employee
    Oct 2019
    Avoid this place for your own good
    The good thingsExcellent ground level staff.
    The challengesManagement that does not care and is not willing to give you any opportunities to advance any further or support you in any way, they generally do not care and do not listen.
    6 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Administration Role
    Jun 2019
    former employee
    A workplace that has enabled e to grow extensivley.
    The good thingsInnovation. Great students. Community values upheld. SAFE in every respect. Beautiful grounds. Extensive building program
    The challengesThe busy timetable and large campus requires careful planning to be able to meet all colleagues.
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Administration
    May 2018
    Management their way or no way
    The good thingsthe teachers and admin staff are great but management will not listen
    The challengesManagement will not listen. You do it their way. Suggestions are not used. Will ask for a suggestion but they already know what they want.
    5 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Primary School Teacher
    Oct 2017
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    not worth working here
    The good thingsSome staff are very good. Others, not so much.
    The challengesManagement and procedures
    4 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Teacher Librarian
    Sep 2015
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    This school gives all staff an opportunity to try new things and think outside the box. Students are cared for and given an all round experience.
    The good thingsWonderful students, caring staff
    The challengesConstant change
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