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“Westfield Specialty and I have been trying to make sure we are opportunistic in the marketplace and that has allowed us to grow profitably and create a broader and more diversified portfolio”
Jack Kuhn
Westfield Specialty
As an educator and leader in English, Timothy Hines fosters a dynamic, student-centred learning environment driven by a philosophy of authentic writing. He empowers students to take ownership and authorship of their work, developing confidence, voice and sensitivity in their writing. Committed to meaningful, real-world literacy, he ensures students engage with language as both critical thinkers and expressive communicators.
In just three years of teaching, Hines has demonstrated exceptional leadership, cultivating a culture of trust, innovation and student agency. His expertise in concept-based inquiry learning enables students to become active participants in their education. His contributions include the development of the Middle Years Programme English curriculum, which earned high praise from the International Baccalaureate. As a proud member of the Victorian Association for the Teaching of English, he presented his first seminar at the 2024 State Conference “Authentic Writing: (Re)Imagining the Essay through Reflection and Autobiography.”
Respected by both students and colleagues, Hines is dedicated to continuous improvement, enhancing student experiences and academic outcomes alike. His decision to pursue a Master of Instructional Leadership at the University of Melbourne reflects his belief that effective educators and leaders are reflective practitioners, guided by evidence-based research.
77/81 Willesden Rd, Oakleigh, Vic 3166
03 9569 6128
thines@oakleighgrammar.vic.edu.au
linkedin.com/in/timothychines
oakleighgrammar.vic.edu.au
Timothy Hines
Academic Leader (English)
Oakleigh Grammar
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“The biggest challenge is getting everyone comfortable with the pace that I’m looking for to drive our buildout and growth. How I deal with it is by being open and transparent, and responsive to questions or concerns”
Jack Kuhn
Westfield Specialty
2021
2023
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2022–present
Graduated with a Bachelor of Education (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts
2021
MYP Learning Leader (Language and Literature)
2023
Acting VCE Academic Leader (English)
2024
Commenced Masters of Instructional Leadership
2025
2022–2022: Business Development Manager - VIC at Assetline Capital
2022–present: Director at Mach Mortgages
2022–
present
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
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Sept 2021
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2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
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Located in Melbourne’s south-east, Oakleigh Grammar offers excellence in co-educational learning from the Early Learning Centre to Year 12. Founded on Orthodox Christian values and Hellenic heritage, the school embraces humility, aspiration, respect and kindness.
With an international focus, Oakleigh Grammar celebrates cultural diversity and promotes global awareness. Aligned with the International Baccalaureate Mission Statement, the school values education that goes beyond academic development. As a globally minded and visionary school, every effort is made to encourage student participation in activities and contemporary learning programs that are both authentic and meaningful. The school encourages students to develop awareness beyond the individual and his or her immediate community.
Oakleigh Grammar offers world-class programs, including the Reggio Emilia philosophy in Early Learning, the Leader in Me process (Prep–Year 5) and the IB Middle Years Programme (Years 6–9), which cultivates creative, critical and reflective thinkers. As a certified Franklin Covey Leader in Me Lighthouse School, it empowers students through leadership and transformational learning.
Committed to contemporary education, Oakleigh Grammar ensures every child is supported to achieve their full potential in a globally minded and dynamic learning environment.
