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“Our collaborative culture and focus on excellence in education make Wangaratta High School an exceptional place for educators to develop their careers. Our location in North East Victoria, makes working here a wonderful prospect for teachers and support staff at all stages of their career, with close proximity to Melbourne, as well as the mountains, snow and fine food and wine that our beautiful region is famous for. ”

“Working as part of the Wangaratta High School team means you are in an environment where you have the opportunity to develop as an individual and also the opportunity to grow as a professional. “

“We have amazing staff, we have really dedicated teachers who are passionate about seeing our students succeed which makes our school a great place to work.”

“I have worked at Wangaratta High for 16 years and I love the school, the staff really make this workplace a great place to be.”

“Wangaratta High School has provided me with many opportunities for not only career growth but personal growth as well. Having relocated from Melbourne to Wangaratta, the team at WHS have made an immense difference on this transition which really emphasises what a great team it is to be a part of.”

“It’s a wonderful place to come each day and that’s because of the atmosphere. It’s a very calm education area, the students and staff are very happy here, it’s a great atmosphere.”

“One of the reasons why I love working at Wangaratta High is we have an amazing team of teachers who are all so committed and so passionate about what they do and we have amazing students here. Working at a public high school is really rewarding, working in public education is so important and at Wangaratta High School you will become a part of that.”

“We are friendly, and we focus on what matters most. We are unpretentious. Being unpretentious means that we prioritise simplicity and authenticity and focus on what really matters in education rather than emphasising status, prestige, or outward appearances. Wangaratta High School is welcoming, down-to-earth, and inclusive, fostering a sense of community and belonging for all students and staff.”

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WANGARATTA IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK

Wangaratta is a Rural City located just two and a half hours north of Melbourne along the Hume Freeway. Canberra a similar distance to the north. The vibrant CBD has daily rail services between Melbourne and Sydney, stopping at the Wangaratta station.

Wangaratta services the surrounding agricultural area and provides strong recreational, commercial, educational, tourism and health facilities. There are more than 30,000 people living in the Rural City of Wangaratta, approximately 18,800 of whom live in the town. Wangaratta is surrounded by historic and beautiful townships and villages where our students come from such as Boorhaman, Cheshunt, Eldorado, Everton, Glenrowan, Oxley, Milawa, Moyhu, Peechelba, Springhurst, Tarrawingee, Whitfield and Whorouly. Students also come from as far as Yarrawonga, Corowa and Benalla.

Wangaratta is in the epicentre of all that is wonderful about North East Victoria – such fine food and wine; world-class sporting facilities in every discipline, the best skiing in Victoria at Mount Hotham, Mount Buller and Falls Creek nearby. The highly regarded Indigo Epic mountain bike track is nearby. In every direction are stunning rivers, mountains and camping.

See https://www.livewangaratta.com.au for more.

Positions Available at Wangaratta High School

Thinking about a change? Are you driven to make a meaningful difference?

We invite teachers of all disciplines to meet with our Executive Principal, Dave Armstrong, for a confidential discussion about the opportunities and benefits of working at Wangaratta High School. It’s a great time to join our wonderful school – now or in 2025. Join our dedicated and dynamic teaching and support team to enhance our diverse and growing programs for students and the community. Help make a meaningful difference in the lives of our region’s youth within a culture of high expectations and aspiration, supported by an exceptional staff team.

Please contact our Human Resources Manager, Laura Gaston (03) 5723 0500 or laura.gaston@education.vic.gov.au for more information or to schedule a time to meet with the Executive Principal, Dave Armstrong.

Looking for a unique teaching opportunity?

We invite all Special Educators who are looking for an innovative future focused program to work within, where you have the flexibility to plan your own program. This may be of interest to experienced Primary School teachers or someone with a passion for special education. We invite you to meet with our Executive Principal, Dave Armstrong, for a confidential discussion about the opportunities and benefits of working at Wangaratta High School, within our Inclusion team.

Help make a meaningful difference in the lives of our region’s youth within a culture of high expectations and aspiration, supported by an exceptional staff team.

Current Vacancies:

Classroom Teacher: Physical Education Years 7-12

This vacancy will commence in Term 4 on 6 October 2025. The role is offered on a full-time basis, however part-time arrangements may be considered. Applications must be submitted via the School Jobs Vic website and close on 24 September 2025. (Job ID: 1493173).

2026 Classroom Teacher: Art Years 7-12

An ongoing, full-time role commencing 27 January 2026. Applications must be submitted via the School Jobs Vic website by 15 September 2025 (Job ID: 1491472).

2026 Classroom Teacher: English Years 7-12 (Regional Relocation Incentive )

An ongoing, full-time role commencing 27 January 2026. Applications must be submitted via the School Jobs Vic website by 27 September 2025 (Job ID: 1491853).

This position has been advertised as part of the Regional Relocation Incentives (RRI) and includes retention payments. Payments are only applicable and payable if the successful candidate meets the candidate eligibility criteria.

Payments and support on offer (subject to candidate eligibility criteria, see below):

  1. Reimbursement of relocation expenses (up to $5,000) and support to identify suitable housing.
  2. $10,000 (before-tax) retention payments (pro-rata for positions less than full-time), at the conclusion of the second, third and fourth years of employment, for a total of up to $30,000 (before-tax). Each retention payment is subject to successful completion of employment milestones.

RRI candidate eligibility criteria:

  1. The successful candidate must be a new employee to this school.
  2. The successful candidate must remain employed at this school for 2 years to receive their initial retention payment, and remain for subsequent years for the third-year and fourth-year payments.
  3. The successful candidate meets the requirements for relocation (e.g. ordinarily resides at least 1 hour from this school at the time of application), as outlined within ‘Travel and Personal Expenses – Teaching Service‘.
  4. The successful candidate’s ordinary place of residence is not classified as `Remote Australia (Vic.)‘ or `Outer Regional Australia (Vic.)‘, per Australian Bureau of Statistics, ASGS Edition 3 Remoteness Areas.
  5. Where the recruiting school is located within `Inner Regional Australia (Vic.), the successful candidate’s ordinary place of residence is not classified as `Inner Regional Australia (Vic.)‘, per Australian Bureau of Statistics, ASGS Edition 3 Remoteness Areas.

For further information on Australian Bureau of Statistics, ASGS Edition 3 Remoteness Areas area classifications, or to review a particular school or ordinary place of residence address, refer to ABS Maps, via Australian Bureau of Statistics (select filter ‘2021 Remoteness Area’).

Further information regarding this offering is available on the department’s website at https://www.vic.gov.au/Relocation-incentives-to-teach-in-Regional-Victoria

Casual Relief Teaching Roles (CRT)

We welcome applications for Casual Roles at any time during the school year.

For further information

Please contact our HR Manager Laura Gaston laura.gaston@education.vic.gov.au at any time, to express your interest in employment with Wangaratta High School.

Making Contact With us in Advance

We keenly welcome those who are interested in joining our staff team to make contact in advance, even if there is no role open. The Principal keenly meets with prospective teachers and school leaders. Please make contact by phone or email.

Applying for Roles

Within the Department of Education, all roles are openings are advertised via the Department’s School Jobs portal by clicking here.

Within School Jobs, you can search for and apply for open vacancies. You can also create an account and have roles at our school automatically sent to your email address.

For assistance when applying for teaching roles, please visit Applicant Help.

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Student & Pre-Service Teachers

Student Teachers

We highly value hosting student pre-service teachers as it contributes to the growth and development of the next generation of educators and enriches our learning community with fresh perspectives and contemporary teaching strategies. This symbiotic relationship enhances the educational environment of Wangaratta High School, providing our staff and students with opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement in teaching and learning practices.

Keen to taste what teaching in a great regional school is like? We value serving the teaching profession by hosting student teachers. Please make contact by phone or email.