Job posted: 08/11/2024
Location: North East Region | Shepparton
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1449979
Location ProfileTallygaroopna Primary School, with a 2024 enrolment of 71 students, is situated 17 kms north of Shepparton. Students come from the township of Tallygaroopna and surrounding farms.
The entire school community works in a caring and supportive environment to promote success as the result of partnership. The philosophy of 'consider the feelings of others at all times' has been strongly endorsed within the school. A dedicated, hard-working staff provides a comprehensive curriculum in all learning areas of the Victorian Curriculum.
Our classes are based on the Kagan philosophy where teamwork and cooperation is integral to learning. All classes have individual names and in each class group work is paramount. Tallygaroopna Primary School has a strong emphasis on Social & Emotional Learning and our Respectful Relationships and Resilience Project Programs complements this.
We are committed to providing the highest quality education for all in an environment that cares for our students, staff and parents. This commitment is demonstrated by encouraging students to:
reach their full academic, social and physical potential in a fair, positive and consistent environmentdisplay a commitment to improving their learning outcomesdevelop a sense of self-discipline in their work and their playrespect the rights of other students, staff and visitorsdevelop a good understanding of all key learning areas, particularly literacy and numeracyprovide equal opportunity for all members of the school communitydevelop qualities and life skills such as responsibility, communication, independence, inquiring minds, problem solving, team skills and creativityprepare themselves for their next stages of learning by building on their strengths and experiencesSelection CriteriaSC1 '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.SC5 'Professional requirements'. Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate by gaining buy-in and ownership for ideas.RoleThe Mental Health in Primary Schools initiative is being expanded to every government and low-fee non-government primary school in Victoria. 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.
The role of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader is to:
build capability of the whole school with regard to mental health and wellbeing (identification, promotion and prevention)provide support to staff to better identify and support students with mental health needsestablish clear pathways for referral for students requiring assessment and interventionResponsibilitiesOperating in collaboration with their school, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader will:
Promote a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing to students, staff and familiesSupport teachers and school staff to expand their capacity to embed evidence-based mental health strategiesCollaborate with school staff to inform, influence and provide input into teaching and learning relating to mental health and wellbeingCoordinate clear referral pathways internally and externally for students identified as requiring further assessment and interventionWork with regional staff, school wellbeing and leadership teams, teachers, parents/carers and other external agenciesWho May ApplyTeachers 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 EmploymentAll staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions.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.VIT LANTITETo 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.
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