Student Wellbeing Leader

Job Description Location: Geelong | Surf Coast Job type: Full time / From 28/10/2024 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1440845 Selection Criteria KSC1: Demonstrated high level knowledge of relevant policy context, evidence based approaches, programs and research relating to child and adolescent health and development.
KSC2: A demonstrated capacity to effectively implement and manage intervention strategies that address advanced and complex cases including critical incidents and those involving cross-profession or agency collaboration.
KSC3: Demonstrated high level organisational, communication and inter-personal skills including the ability to work effectively with young people, parents/carers and teachers as well as professionals in the education and health systems.
KSC4: Demonstrated capacity to successfully develop, lead and manage programs in a learning environment that meet the identified needs of vulnerable students and parents/carers.
KSC5: A demonstrated capacity to deliver professional learning to staff and a commitment to ongoing professional learning in order to enhance wellbeing in a school setting.
Role Student Wellbeing Leaders work in schools to support young people to achieve academic success, psychological health, and social and emotional wellbeing.
The Student Wellbeing Leader will provide high quality advice and support to students and staff.
They will support and comply with DET and College procedures and policies in order to best support the wellbeing of students and to build the capacity of staff.
They will provide individualised support to students to foster resilience, improve attendance and respond to identified social, emotional and educational needs.
Responsibilities The Student Wellbeing Leader will be a member of the Student Wellbeing Team at Surf Coast Secondary College.
The Student Wellbeing Leader will work with the Student Wellbeing team to: Case Management Support Meet with relevant staff, and parents to identify wellbeing needs, develop a case management plan and provide support, advocacy, referral and information as required.
Liaise with external agencies, as appropriate, for ongoing case management.
Maintain comprehensive and confidential data collection and records related to student case management plans.
Conduct parent meetings including home visits where appropriate.
Provide effective support, including counselling, to the student community and liaise with and, where appropriate, refer students to outside agencies.
Liaise with the Learning Community Leaders in the implementation of the College's and DET's Student Wellbeing and Engagement Policy.
Assist students in need to obtain books and equipment and uniform.
Investigate and implement appropriate programs in response to the welfare needs of students.
Whole School Wellbeing Guidance and Programs Participate in wellbeing team planning and review of student wellbeing evidence to inform whole school wellbeing program responses.
Participate in planning and delivery of whole school wellbeing initiatives developed through the priorities that are consistent with the AIP.
Contribute to the development and delivery of targeted programs with students and parents/carers, including preparing submissions to funding bodies and planning, implementing and evaluating these programs.
Develop and maintain networks with relevant youth and community agencies to assist young people and their parents/carers in gaining access to services.
Collaborate with school staff, Student Support Services and support agencies to foster the resilience of individual students, improve their attendance and respond to their identified social, emotional and educational needs.
Staff Consultation and Professional Learning Provide advice and guidance to staff to support student wellbeing and engagement.
Assist in the provision of appropriate professional learning and/or organisation of external consultants to meet staff needs in the area of student wellbeing.
Provide school level advice related to areas such as mental health, drug education, mandatory reporting, critical incidents, and suicide prevention.
Conduct and/or coordinate relevant information sessions for staff, students and/or the parent community.
Liaise with the Transitions Team to gather and disseminate relevant information about transition students.
Work as a key member of the whole College Wellbeing Team to ensure uniformity of action and purpose across the college in matters relating to student wellbeing.
This position description describes in general terms the normal duties which the Student Wellbeing Leader is expected to undertake.
However, the duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the position.
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 (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 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.
DE Values The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.
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 Location Profile Surf Coast Secondary College cultivates a thriving community of learners who embrace challenge, uphold values of respect, and strive for academic excellence.
Academic excellence is our aspiration.
We are committed to providing a world-class education that empowers our students with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.
Respect is the cornerstone of our school's culture.
We foster an environment where every member of our school community is treated with dignity and kindness.
Challenge is an essential element in our pursuit of academic excellence.
We believe that it is through embracing challenges that personal growth is ignited.
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