National Student Wellbeing Program - Student Wellbeing and Support

Job Description

National Student Wellbeing Program - Student Wellbeing and Support Schools (Government) Applications close Tuesday 18 March 2025 at 11.59PM Overview Work type: Part time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 2 Occupation: Education and Training Location: Geelong Reference: 1467977Selection Criteria Selection Criteria SC1 Experience supporting the general wellbeing of students and the school community. SC2 Experience in providing services to improve student engagement and connectedness. SC3 Ability to foster a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment. SC4 Experience in delivering wellbeing services within a multidisciplinary team. SC5 Ability to operate within the school community and with external providers, including providing students with referrals to specialist services when required. SC6 Ability to support schools and teachers to identify and develop educational, social and emotional programs to support students. Role Three days per week 09.00 - 15.15, including Wednesday and Friday. Other day is negotiable. An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program. An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher. Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3). A role at this range may include: Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the coordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager. Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function. Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction. Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples. An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained. Responsibilities Responsibilities may include: Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines. Supports communication between teachers and parents. Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities. Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting. Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information. Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure. Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting. Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine coordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs. Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance. Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille. 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. Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via 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. 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. The Wangala Primary School Wellbeing Officer position is facilitated through the `National Student Wellbeing Program' and is aimed at supporting the general wellbeing of students and the school community. Specifically, the role of the Wellbeing Officer at Wangala Primary School is to: support student attendance, engagement, and mental health. support students in difficult or challenging situations, such as during times of grief. support the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development and wellbeing of all students. support an environment of cooperation and respect for diversity of cultures and traditions. provide referrals to specialist services when required. The successful applicant will hold a Certificate IV equivalent or higher qualification that includes competencies in mental health and making appropriate referrals. The Wellbeing Officer will work closely with the school's `Wellbeing and Inclusion Teacher', and as an active member of the Wellbeing Team. 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. Location Profile Wangala Primary School is a small school nestled in the suburb of Belmont, approximately three kilometres from the centre of Geelong. In 2025 the school will have an enrolment of just over 100 students consisting of two P/1, 1/2, 2/3, and a 4-6. The school moved onto new grounds located on Kidman Avenue at the beginning of 2021, taking possession of two new buildings located on the previous Oberon High School oval, offering state of the art facilities and ample room to grow our community. The existing Oberon High School gymnasium was refurbished with the school taking possession of this in 2022, and an additional modular building was recently added. With abundant grounds, the students have space to move and play, with playgrounds, a sandpit, gaga pit, and sensory stations around a walking path around our soccer field and football oval. In 2025 the staffing profile of Wangala Primary School will include the Principal, a part-time Learning Specialist, five full time equivalent (FTE) teachers, multiple part time Education Support (ES) staff, a part-time Business Manager and a part-time Office Manager. The school also has a Wellbeing Officer who works part time. Art, Music, STEAM and PE are offered across the year with specialist teachers, and an Inclusion and Wellbeing Teacher is employed in a part-time capacity. The chosen language at Wangala Primary School is AUSLAN with students and staff learning alongside each other. In 2025 Wangala Primary School will also host students from the newly established Geelong English Language School (interim name), who will open their doors adjacent to our school site. Students from GELS will utilise the facilities of Wangala Primary School, including sharing recess and lunch time breaks. Wangala Primary School's vision is underpinned by its values, being caring, respectful, community minded, and future focused. We value the extension of each student's individual potential by encouraging, recognising, and rewarding effort and achievement. We provide educational programs that support the development of the whole child, social, emotional, developmental and academic needs. We encourage students to achieve their personal best and to become respectful, responsible and safe citizens within society. Our values have been embedded in student learning and form the basis for our school curriculum and culture. School Wide Positive Behaviour Supports are implemented and all staff are Berry Street Education Model trained, to best help our students thrive. Our students participate in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. This opportunity offers students the chance to engage in unique real-life literacy and numeracy experiences, while fostering a pleasurable food experience. Staff are committed to working in a team to best achieve improved student and teacher learning. We work in a `Professional Learning Community' (PLC) to improve our teaching and learning programs, in a whole school approach. The school values student learning and strives to ensure students have meaningful goals, targeted teaching and learning programs that recognise individual student needs. Our students are provided with opportunities to grow as sustainable citizens, and with a new site, have developed a new vegetable garden and sustainable practices, capitalising on student voice opportunities. The school has a high level of community involvement which complements the learning environment and these link our students' engagement through many varied programs such as our breakfast program, weekly classroom reading, library support and outdoor maintenance. Wangala Primary School is proud of its local Wadawurrung name, meaning to `make right, or `make good', and strive to achieve graduates who are the best versions of themselves. Indigenous culture and perspectives are spread through all that we do at Wangala Primary School including in the naming of our buildings, and our established house system. Applications close Tuesday 18 March 2025 at 11.59PM #J-18808-Ljbffr