Job Description
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1439536
Location Profile
South Melbourne
South Melbourne Primary School acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we are located; the Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nation.
At South Melbourne Primary School, we aim to be an outlier in excellence for the benefit of our students, their families and ourselves. 2025 will be South Melbourne Primary School's 8th year of operation. Our values of Character, Community and Learning form the basis of everything we do.
Purpose:
We care for and educate children so that they are safe, happy, connected and achieving.
Vision:
Inspiring hearts and minds to thrive
Values:
Character, Community and Learning
Character:
Our People. Strong Together
Creating a warm, inclusive culture is important to us. Our staff are united in aspirations for academic and behavioural excellence. Our staff practice GEMS (Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness and Show More Love) in daily interactions.
We mindfully build strong character in our students, focusing on core traits that we want to embed in their behaviour and social skills.
Learning:
Our Program. Be your best in your practice
Literacy and Numeracy are our lead academic ideals. We strive for program consistency to achieve a high fidelity curriculum so that every child has the best opportunity to succeed.
Our Specialist Programs provide outstanding opportunities for students to find and hone talents in various areas.
Community:
Our Place
Our students come from diverse backgrounds, and we consider it a privilege to educate them.
We approach learning as a partnership with families, engaging them through various means.
Please be aware that there is no on-site staff car parking at South Melbourne Primary School.
Selection Criteria
Please consider the nature of our educational setting when responding to these criteria.
SC1:
Demonstrated experience creating and implementing wellbeing referral systems.
SC2:
Demonstrated experience liaising with and providing services for multiple school stakeholders.
SC3:
Demonstrated experience in supporting staff understanding of trauma-informed practice.
SC4:
Ability to provide professional learning and coaching to staff.
SC5:
Demonstrated knowledge of policies relating to the Child Safe Standards.
Role
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services.
Responsibilities
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
To support students in the regular classroom environment, under the guidance of classroom teachers and the Wellbeing Leader.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Develop a school-wide wellbeing referral system.
Meet regularly with Allied Health Specialists.
Carry out Functional Behaviour assessments and provide recommendations to staff.
Observe students, analyse wellbeing trend data and provide recommendations.
Provide counselling for students if deemed necessary.
Provide professional development to staff on understanding behaviour and trauma-informed practice.
Support staff to make environmental modifications to improve student wellbeing.
Attend Student Support Group meetings and support staff.
Other duties deemed necessary to support student-specific needs.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments.
Conditions of Employment
This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing.
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