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Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 27/01/2023
Organisation: Education and Training
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1319083
Selection Criteria
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated awareness and understanding of the issues encountered by young people and families and the ability to work alongside and support those experiencing barriers to education including mental health issues.
Demonstrated capacity for critical reflection and leadership in the Student Wellbeing area.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement high quality programs which support student wellbeing and success.
Demonstrated capacity to liaise and collaborate within a team of wellbeing and health professionals.
Role
Will usually be a member of the leadership team who is accountable for the development and delivery of key services that are integral to the effective operation of a school/s. Provides a range of services and/or undertakes the analysis of complex problems that form part of the policy framework.
A school or group of schools would need to have the necessary diversity and complexity to create a role at range 5. Management of a major school or district initiative, project or Department targeted strategy would be an indicator depending on the breadth of management responsibilities.
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.
Responsibilities
To liaise with the relevant sub school teams and assist in the development, implementation and documentation of student engagement and well-being programs.
To work in conjunction with the Leading Teachers of each sub-school team to develop and implement curriculum programs that promote social competencies. (Respectful Relationships)
To provide or facilitate effective counselling, mediation and case management for students with wellbeing issues.
To provide prevention and crisis intervention with individual students, groups and their families.
To establish relevant school-based wellbeing initiatives.
To present and/or facilitate wellbeing education programs for students.
To develop and implement strategies to foster student self-esteem and resilience.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
The Department of Education and Training 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.
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx
DET Values
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
Conditions of Employment
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
Epping Views Primary School commenced in 2008. The school is located on a 3.4 hectare site bounded by Lyndarum Drive, Mansfield and Dunolly Streets in the Lyndarum Estate, North Epping. There is a shopping complex situated in Lyndarum Drive with the Epping Views Kindergarten opposite the school.
The enrolment in 2022 is 1090+ students operating across 45 classes comprising of straight grades from prep to year six. There is a strict zone in place and numbers are beginning to decrease. It is expected that we will have 42 classes and approximately 1000 students in 2023.
The school community encompasses a rich multicultural heritage and a diverse socio economic population. The majority of the students are from the rapidly growing housing developments surrounding the school in the Epping North area. The school places a great emphasis on making new staff, students and parents feel settled and a part of our developing school community.
The state of the art facilities have been designed to allow for maximum utilisation of space. This enables co-operative teaching in common areas as well as specific class spaces and break out areas. Considerable external access allows for outdoor learning, easy and safe access to toilets, appropriate resource storage areas and central resource/Library centres to the main teaching areas. The school is ICT rich with flexibility to allow access to ICT communication anywhere within the learning spaces. There are a large number of relocatable buildings strategically placed to accommodate the growing school population.
We currently offer specialist classes in Performing Arts, Visual Arts, LOTE – Italian, Phys Ed, Digital Learning, Library, and support programs in EAL, Oral Language, Tutoring in Years 1-6, Numeracy Extension, Wellbeing Zones of Regulation and Support programs with classroom teachers implementing all other aspects of the school program. All year levels are supported by Teacher Aides. The school has a strong focus on Literacy, Numeracy and ICT/Digital Learning. The school is implementing a School Wide Positive Behaviour Support framework (SWPBS).
Epping Views Primary School is developing strong bonds with the school and local communities. Parent and student involvement is actively sought in practices in the school. EVPS has become a Healthy Together award school and is a ‘five star’ Sustainable School. We have implemented many sustainable practices into our school culture. All students and staff are involved in one of four Action Teams for Energy, Waste, Water or Biodiversity.
Our statement of purpose is to provide a learning environment that nurtures each student’s personal, social, physical and academic development in preparation for sustainable learning and living in a global world. Our school motto is From Little Things Big Things Grow and our values that underpin the development of the school and whole school culture are Caring, Honesty, Excellence, Respect and Responsibility.
We greatly value the TEAM environment and would encourage outstanding staff wanting to share the journey of our school to apply for a position at Epping Views Primary.
