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Ed Support Level 1-Range 5 - Wellbeing / Mental Health Leader

Job posted: 26/11/2024
Applications close: 09/12/2024 (Midnight)
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Job Description

Location: North East Region | Seymour

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1453604

Reference: 1453604

Occupation: Education and Training

Salary Range: Salary not specified

Work location: North East Region | Seymour

Selection Criteria

SC1.  Have appropriate qualifications and demonstrate experience relating directly to the position

SC2.  Demonstrated the ability to deliver a comprehensive psychology service to the College including psychological assessments.

SC3.  Demonstrate the ability to provide professional advice, consultation and support regarding development and wellbeing of students in line with the Child Safe Standards and Code of Conduct           to the Principal, teacher, parents and school community.

SC4.  Demonstrate the ability to design and deliver professional learning, preferably for members of the school community.

SC5.  Demonstrate the capacity to work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary professional team and contribute significantly to improved school outcomes.

SC6.  Demonstrate highly developed interpersonal and communication skills individual, small group and community contexts.

Role

 

The Wellbeing / Mental Health Leader will liaise with the Assistant Principal, Mental Health Practitioner and Wellbeing Team, who oversees the school referrals process.

The Wellbeing / Mental Health Leader's role in the school is primarily to assess and treat students who have been identified by the school as having psychological, emotional, learning and behavioral challenges.  The Wellbeing / Mental Health Leader will liaise with teachers and parents abut the student and provide information, educational support and guidance and strategies to assist in the student's development.

The Wellbeing / Mental Health Leader and Assistant Principal will make decisions about assessments and/or therapies required for each student referred and the Wellbeing / Mental Health Leader will conduct assessments as required.

Responsibilities

As a member of the leadership team within a school/s responsible for the management of the following:

 

  • Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary professional team and contribute significantly to the achievements of the team.
  • Demonstrated ability to design, deliver or broker professional learning preferably for teachers and other relevant professionals in student engagement and wellbeing.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver a comprehensive psychology service to schools including undertaking psychological assessments, counselling and referral for students and families.
  • Strong capacity to apply highly-developed assessment, conceptual and analytical skills in the provision of student support services and work with children, young people and their families.
  • Highly-developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people within the education community and beyond.
  • Highly experience in providing feedback and documentation of behavioral support plans and supporting teachers with challenging behavior.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Disability Inclusion in schools.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

  • All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
  • Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
  • A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
  • Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Location Profile

https://www.goseymour.com.au/

Seymour College is a vibrant school located one hour from Melbourne that is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment across the three sectors of education, primary, secondary and special education. With access to modern facilities, we offer teachers the space and opportunity to create exciting teaching and learning experiences for their students. All of our teachers, from early career graduates through to Leading Teachers, are provided with support and opportunities, with all having access to leadership opportunities, induction, mentoring and coaching. 

The College encourages collaboration with the students, as well as their parents and carers throughout their learning. As part of our commitment to life-long learning, we are implementing the new Vocational Major and Vocational Pathway Certificate from 2023, have a Trade Training centre located on-site, and offer comprehensive careers and pathways planning for all students. Our commitment to student success is reflected in our NAPLAN data, which shows significant student learning growth from Years 3 to Year 9. This carries on into VCE, with our VCE outcomes sitting above many schools in our area. 

The College prides itself on being a hub for the Seymour community in our education and wellbeing services from birth through to graduation. This includes a co-located Family and Children's Centre with kindergarten and maternal and child health services on site. The college is also involved in a ten-year partnership with the Colman Education Foundation, Kids First Australia, Mitchell Shire Council, Department of Family, Fairness and Housing to implement the `Our Place' approach. 

Ed Support Level 1-Range 5 - Wellbeing / Mental Health Leader

Job type:

Part time / From 28/01/2025

Job classification:

Ed Support Level 1-Range 5

Contact:

Linda Williams | 035/771-1300

Ed Support Level 1-Range 5 - Wellbeing / Mental Health Leader