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Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader Willowmavin Primary School (Classroom Teacher) Job posted: 16/04/2024 Job type: Part time / From 20/05/2024 - 26/01/2025 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1411131 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. Role The Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System highlighted that primary schools provide opportunities to identify children with mental health and wellbeing challenges, who can then be referred to treatment, care and support. The Victorian Government is providing $200 million over four years and $93.7 million ongoing to expand the Mental Health in Primary Schools program to every government and low-fee non-government primary school in Victoria. Scaling up across the state from 2023, by 2026 every primary school will be able to employ a Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader to implement a whole-school approach to wellbeing. Participating schools receive funding to employ a Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader , a qualified teacher, to work across the school to implement a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing for students, staff and families based on a broad knowledge of the needs of the school community. This includes: building the capacity of school staff, in particular classroom teachers, to identify and support students with mental health concerns in the classroom supporting the school to create clear referral pathways internally (within school) and externally (to community services) for students identified as requiring further assessment and intervention coordinating targeted mental health support for students by working with regional staff, school wellbeing and leadership teams, teachers, parents/carers and external agencies Mental Health and Wellbeing Leaders are not required to have mental health or other relevant qualifications, as the role is not expected to provide one-on-one counselling to students. Instead, the role is designed to ensure mental health prevention and early intervention are embedded in the classroom. Using their intimate knowledge of the in-classroom experiences of teachers, Mental Health and Wellbeing Leaders complement the school's existing wellbeing team by bringing it together with regional staff, community services and other health professionals to engage and build relationships with appropriate mental health and wellbeing support. Mental Health and Wellbeing Leaders are provided training in mental health literacy, supporting emerging needs, and building school capacity and receive ongoing support and professional development through a structured and regular Communities of Practice. Training is developed and facilitated by the Melbourne Graduate School of Education at University of Melbourne, supported by Murdoch Children's Research Institute. The Department of Education and Training has been piloting the Mental Health in Primary Schools initiative in Victorian schools since 2020 in partnership with the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and the Melbourne Graduate School of Education at the University of Melbourne. Evaluation of this pilot program has shown that 95 per cent of Mental Health and Wellbeing Leaders consider the Mental Health in Primary Schools model has improved their school's capacity to support students' mental health and wellbeing needs. 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. 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. 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 [email protected] 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: 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: 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 VIT LANTITE To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person. Location Profile Willowmavin Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and team-oriented teacher to become its new Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader. The successful applicant will lead the school's work to create a school environment that is supportive of the wellbeing needs of all members of the school community, particularly our students. Guiding the school's transition to Disability Inclusion, and leading the school's efforts to achieve even greater social and emotional learning outcomes. Our School Our school prioritises staff and student wellbeing. We seek to build a school environment where staff have a positive work life balance, aware that a supported staff are better able to support our students' needs. As such, Willowmavin PS is a positive, engaging and energising place to be. We are located just six kilometres to the West of Kilmore, an hour North of Melbourne. The school's vision is to develop students who employ a positive mindset as they seek to be the best they can be, whilst at all times being safe and respectful. Our Students Our students are each individuals and we celebrate their diversity and uniqueness. One thing all of our students have in common, however, is that they are all members of the Willowmavin Primary School Community. Our students are the centre of what we do at Willowmavin. All decisions are based around one question: "Will this improve outcomes for our students?" We use student surveys and student leadership roles, such as our Junior School Council, to provide our students with a voice in their school and to ensure we have student-centred classrooms. Students are provided with strong wellbeing support, are immersed in learning programs based on the Victorian Curriculum; and are provided 21st Century learning tools to make learning accessible and engaging for every student. Our Staff Similar to our students, our staff come from different backgrounds and bring a diverse range of skills and talents to our school. And just like our students, our staff also have one thing in common - an immense dedication to the students and community of Willowmavin. Staff travel from near and far to be here and work in collaboration to achieve success for our students and our school. All staff are steadfast in their commitment to making Willowmavin Primary School the best it can be. Staff are supported with the resources and time they need to achieve this vision. Just as we seek to develop lifelong learners in our students, we also seek to develop a school staff that continue to learn to improve their practice. Our staff work as a Professional Learning Community, analysing student assessment data on an ongoing basis to evaluate and plan teaching and learning programs and ensure students are consistently receiving learning targeted at their point or need. Staff engage in regular professional learning to ensure their teaching is aligned to evidence based, best practice. Our staff are determined to work in partnership with our families and community in our continuous pursuit of achieving improved outcomes for the children in our care. Our core priority is to provide students with opportunities to achieve outstanding Literacy and Numeracy outcomes. Daily one hour Reading, Writing and Mathematics lessons are provided for students with differentiation key to providing students with learning at their point of need. Our Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships program supports students to be respectful citizens, capable of overcoming challenges and setbacks, and maintaining positive mental wellbeing. Specialist subjects include Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships, Visual Art, Italian and Health and Physical Education. Our Families Students achieve greater outcomes when schools work together with their families. At Willowmavin Primary School, we seek to not only build close relationships with our families, but also to build the capacity of our families to engage in their child's learning. We instil a sense of belonging in our families through providing multiple mediums in which our families can contribute to our school. This includes working both in and out of classrooms and through being involved in one of our parent bodies. Our families play a pivotal role in our school and we value their insights. Through surveys, parent groups and forums, and multiple communication avenues, we regularly seek feedback from families on how we are performing in our constant efforts to improve. Our Community Geographically, our school is located amongst the farms of Willowmavin. However, our school community is made up of people from well beyond the Willowmavin border. We have built, and will continue to build, a school community that is passionate about our school and has the opportunity to contribute to and develop it. We are working together as a community to create a school that, whilst small in size, is big in stature. Our Values At Willowmavin Primary School, our goal is to develop students who seek to achieve beyond any perceived limitations and who are respectful, resilient and safe members of our community. We work in close partnership with our families and the broader area, always ensuring that all members of the Willowmavin Primary School Community uphold our school values of: Be Your Best: To always do your best and be the best that you can be. This is especially important when nobody else is watching. Respect: Thinking and acting in a way that shows others you care about their feelings and their wellbeing. Respect also means taking care of yourself, others, our school property and our environment. Resilience: The ability to accept that things will sometimes be challenging and not go the way you would like, and not letting such situations cause you to give up or become overly upset. Safe: Always acting and behaving in a manner that ensures we are looking after ourselves and each other so that we feel healthy, safe, comfortable and happy. Should you wish to know more about this position, or our school, please don't hesitate to contact our school principal via e-mail at [email protected]. 1036 jobs are currently listed for Schools (Government) Job type: Part time / From 20/05/2024 - 26/01/2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr

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