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Woodlands is located in a beautiful treed enclave on the fringe of Langwarrin, 40 kilometres to the south of the Melbourne CBD. The school has been open for twenty five years. There are new housing estates within the area and further local residential developments are planned.
The school enrolment continues to increase with numbers reaching the 920 student mark in 2022. Further enrolment growth is anticipated. A zone has been established to assist with the increase in enrolment demand from students residing outside of the local area.
As a result of the last school review a new organizational structure was established. Currently, one Leading Teacher supports the Principal and Assistant Principal, assuming the role of overseeing curriculum development and teacher training for all areas of the curriculum. A psychologist oversees the school’s Student Wellbeing programs and procedures and they, along with the Business Manager, make up the School Leadership Team. Four Learning Specialists and members of year level teams make up the Curriculum Team. Experienced teachers lead year level teams and form the Team Administrators Group. Non-teaching staff include the Business Manager, three office clerical staff, a library technician and ten integration aides.
There are 38 classes supported by co-curricular programs in Physical Education, Visual Art, Library, ICT, Performing Arts, STEM, Media Studies and LOTE. In addition to formal lessons in these areas, students benefit from timetabled access to a wide range of programs including Woodlands FM and Woodlands TV, swimming, choir, recorder group, camps, interschool sports, excursions, and school based activities plus performances. The local community also enjoys the school’s facilities with clubs and sporting groups holding training sessions before and after school.
Woodlands actively encourages a partnership with parents. Parent involvement in the school is welcomed and includes an active Parent and Friends Group and many opportunities for parent involvement in the classroom programs. The school is an active member of the Central Peninsula Network and has close relationships with other Langwarrin schools, forming the Langwarrin Wellbeing Network with a focus on Positive Education (THRIVE). The local secondary school is Elisabeth Murdoch College and the school works closely with the college to support the transition of students into this and other secondary schools.
Woodlands boasts functional, well maintained, attractive and well-equipped buildings that blend into the bush land setting. Many of the 38 classrooms can operate as open double rooms to enable staff to team-teach. All classrooms have interactive white boards or televisions, iPads, laptops and desktop computers for individual or small groups use. Specialist facilities include a large Resource Centre that incorporates a computer lab, library and teacher resources; a Performing Arts Hall incorporating music, media, LOTE and art rooms; a Stadium with a basketball court, change rooms, kitchen and STEM room; two synthetic sports fields and two outdoor basketball courts; an intervention centre, staff and administrative facilities .Woodlands school council has recently appointed Team Kids to provide onsite before and after school care for our families.
Ability to deliver a comprehensive psychology service to a school, including psychological assessments, small group intervention, referral for students and families and management of critical incidents.
Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex and varied needs.
Experience providing evidence-based assessments and interventions for children and young people to address social, emotional and educational needs.
Well-developed oral and written communication, networking, interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and professional learning that informs and influences the work of others involved in the engagement and wellbeing of children.
Registration with AHPRA as a psychologist
A new part time (0.4) 12-month contract exists for a registered psychologist to join our developing multidisciplinary team at Woodlands Primary School. The successful applicant will work closely with the Student Wellbeing Coordinator and other allied health professionals, teachers, and integration aides in supporting student learning and wellbeing. This position is best suited to a psychologist who is self-motivated, organised, efficient, and can work independently and as part of a team. The psychologist will support the school and teaching staff in the implementation of educational, social and emotional intervention programs and development of recommendations for students with additional needs.
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Conduct psychological assessments including cognitive, achievement and social emotional assessment. Provide diagnosis and/or recommendations as appropriate.
Develop and implement interventions for students
Build positive relationships with students, staff, families and school network.
Support the leadership team in complex/confidential parent/carer meetings.
Provide strategies and support for teachers to assist students in their learning and in the management of challenging and complex behaviours.
To maintain record-keeping, continuing professional learning, and ethics to the high professional standards required for registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA and the professional body.
Develop and implement strategies and actions to deliver outcomes related to DET identified vulnerable cohorts to ensure all students achieve positive education experiences and outcomes
Support staff requests for assistance in the application of reasonable adjustments and modifications
Work collaboratively with the Inclusive Education team, Wellbeing Team and the school Leadership team to develop, update and review wellbeing policies and processes
Act as a resource for teachers to build their capacity in the identification and development of educational, social and emotional supports to assist students who are vulnerable or have additional needs
Coach and mentor staff in the implementation of interventions and support strategies
Deliver and participate in staff professional learning sessions and attend staff meetings
Psychologists registered with AHPRA.
The Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. 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.
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx
The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx
Please ensure that your application includes:
- a resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
- a section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
- names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
This vacancy is to replace an employee on parental absence and is for a period of seven years or until the employee absent on leave returns to duty at the school.
