Department of Education VIC – Warragul VIC 2 days ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria Bona Vista Primary School is a small, dynamic school with a proud history of educational excellence since its establishment in 1909.
Nestled in a beautiful rural setting just five minutes from the center of Warragul, Bona Vista strives to foster a love of learning that prepares students to become lifelong learners and well-rounded, successful citizens of the future.
We currently have an enrollment of 28 (predicted to be lower in 2025) students across two classrooms: Prep–3 and Grades 4–6.
Our dedicated workforce includes eight staff members: two classroom teachers, a specialist teacher who joins one day per week, three education support staff, a business manager, and the Principal.
The school also operates a one-to-one laptop program.
Our specialist subjects include Art, Performing Arts, and Auslan.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual with a passion for primary education and unique skills to contribute to our team.
This role involves a split focus, combining team teaching with the principal in our Junior Room (Prep–3) and serving as the school's Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader (through MHi PS funding).
The role also comes with additional non-face-to-face teaching time and opportunities for professional development via MHi PS training.
Selection Criteria SC1 `Content of teaching and learning'.
Demonstrated ability to inform and influence the work of others involved in the engagement, mental health, wellbeing or learning of children and young people.
SC2 `Teaching practice'.
Demonstrated ability to input into the development, implementation and evaluation of processes and strategies relating to mental health, wellbeing or learning.
SC3 `Assessment and reporting of student learning'.
Demonstrated ability to support a student's mental health, wellbeing or learning by developing and maintaining connection with external services.
SC4 `Interaction with the school community'.
Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills and communication skills.
Demonstrated high level of capability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, other employees and the broader school community to focus on student learning, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5 `Professional requirements'.
Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate by gaining buy-in and ownership for ideas, gaining agreement to proposals, or involving experts or other third parties to strengthen a case.
Responsibilities Operating in collaboration with their school, leadership and wellbeing team where relevant, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader will: Promote a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing to students, staff and families.
Support teachers and school staff to expand their capacity to embed evidence-based mental health strategies, interventions and programs and build mental health literacy to identify and support primary school students with mental health concerns.
Collaborate with school staff to inform, influence and provide input into teaching and learning relating to mental health and wellbeing.
Provide support to schools staff and classroom teachers to build their capabilities to embed mental health into the classroom.
Work with school leadership and wellbeing teams to embed whole school approaches to mental health into school planning and strategic processes.
Coordinate clear referral pathways internally (within school) and externally (to community services) for students identified as requiring further assessment and intervention.
Proactively work with and support regional staff, school wellbeing and leadership teams, teachers, parents/carers and other external agencies to coordinate targeted mental health support for primary school students.
Contribute to the school's existing wellbeing team.
Who May Apply Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.
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 #J-18808-Ljbffr