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Form of workHuntly Primary School is located on northern fringe of Bendigo, with an enrolment of 305 students.
Our School Values (Respect; Resilience; Collaboration & Community) form the basis for how we interact with and Support each other to ensure we have the best outcomes for our children.
Huntly Primary School¿s staffing profile consists of 26.02 full-time equivalent staff: 1 Principal class, 1 Learning Specialist, 17.5 teachers, 1.0 Learning tutors, 10.5 Education Support staff, 0.4 Wellbeing officer & 1 business manager.
Huntly Primary is an accredited School Wide Positive Behaviour Support school. The whole school approach drives improved social and emotional outcomes for the students.
1. Experience in the delivery of student and family wellbeing services in a relevant setting and, preferably, experience working with students, teachers, families and external agencies in the area of Student Wellbeing.
2. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and network with the wide range of people within the education and wider community.
3. Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of programs that foster resilience in young people and address their social, emotional and educational needs.
4. Understanding of common approaches, policies, programs and research relating to Student Wellbeing in a primary school setting.
5. Demonstrate a commitment to professional learning and growth and have the appropriate qualifications and capacity to perform the roles and duties as described in the `School Specific Roles¿ section.
The Student Wellbeing officer engaged will:
work as a member of the school¿s wellbeing team in the delivery of Student Wellbeing services
contribute to improving student engagement and connectedness
contribute to providing a safe, inclusive and Supportive learning environment
operate within the school community and with external providers.
The roles and responsibilities of the Student Wellbeing officers includes:
· supporting student attendance, engagement and mental health
· supporting students in difficult or challenging situations such as during times of grief
· providing students with referrals to specialist services when required
· providing pastoral care and guidance to students about values and ethical matters
· supporting physical, emotional, social and intellectual development and wellbeing of all students
· supporting an environment of cooperation and respecting a diversity of cultures and traditions.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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 *******@education.vic.gov.au
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
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
- 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
