Job posted: 16/12/2024
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1459005
Closes: 29/12/2024
Classification: Classroom Teacher Range 2
Location ProfileCobden Primary School is located in a rural township of 1800 people. Cobden Primary School has a current enrolment of 135 pupils and is committed to continuous improvement and achieving excellence in teaching and learning at every level. Our vision is to develop confident, creative and responsible students through participation in a safe, friendly and supportive learning environment.
At Cobden Primary School we have very passionate staff who are committed to providing an outstanding education for all students. The school's values of Care, Respect and Excellence provide an environment where all children are encouraged to become responsible, co-operative members of the community.
Selection CriteriaSC1: 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: Demonstrated ability to input into the development, implementation and evaluation of processes and strategies relating to mental health, wellbeing or learning.SC3: Demonstrated ability to support a student's mental health, wellbeing or learning by developing and maintaining connection with external services.SC4: 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: 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.RoleThe Mental Health in Primary Schools initiative is being expanded to every government and low-fee non-government primary school in Victoria. By 2026, every primary school will be able to employ a Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader to implement a whole-school approach to wellbeing.
The role of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader is to:
build capability of the whole school regarding mental health and wellbeing (identification, promotion and prevention),provide support to staff to better identify and support students with mental health needs,establish clear pathways for referral for students requiring assessment and intervention, and monitor and evaluate student progress.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.
ResponsibilitiesPromote 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.Collaborate with school staff to inform and influence teaching and learning relating to mental health and wellbeing.Work with school leadership and wellbeing teams to embed whole school approaches to mental health into school planning.Coordinate clear referral pathways internally and externally for students identified as requiring further assessment and intervention.Contribute to the school's existing wellbeing team.Who 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.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian 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.
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.
Job classification:Classroom Teacher Range 2
Contact:To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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