Job type: Full time / From 14/10/2024 - 19/12/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1439569
Location ProfileCollege Profile Copperfield College is a multi-campus school situated in Melbourne's North-West, comprised of two junior campuses (Years 7-10) in Kings Park and Sydenham and a senior campus (Years 11-12) at Delahey. We have a student population of approximately 1,900, with 180 (EFT) teaching staff, 70 (EFT) Education Support Staff and 7 Principal Class personnel. The SFOE for the College is 0.58, indicating a significant level of social disadvantage.
The College is culturally diverse, reflecting our community, with approximately 40% of our students coming from a Language Background other than English. Copperfield College is a high expectations school with outstanding educational value added to our students.
The college's mission is to empower every student to aspire and achieve, which is a clear focus in our new College Strategic Plan. Our current plans aim at delivering high quality educational outcomes with low in-school variation through a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum. Our Strategic Plan focuses on building the capacity of every teacher to work collaboratively in Professional Learning Teams to provide differentiated learning challenges. Improving numeracy, literacy and wellbeing are also key foci for all teachers.
Copperfield College is a large provider of VET in Schools and a key member of the Brimbank VET Cluster, hosting VET Automotive, VET Electrotechnology and a range of other VET subjects. The College emphasises the importance of a robust co-curricular and student leadership program and has a strong International Student Program. English as an Additional Language (EAL) is taught at all campuses along with Italian and Japanese, supported by a long-standing sister school relationship with Fuji Junior High School in Japan.
The positions advertised are not tagged to a particular campus. Employees at Copperfield are placed according to student learning needs and have the opportunity to request campus changes annually.
VisionAt Copperfield College, parents, students and staff will work as a collaborative learning community to motivate, challenge and set high expectations for each other. Our engaging learning environment will inspire in all students a passion for learning and a commitment to creating opportunities for themselves and others.
MissionEmpowering every student to aspire and achieve.
ValuesAt Copperfield College we value:
Copperfield College is committed to Child Safe Standards.
Selection CriteriaAbility to implement a range of small group and whole-school mental health prevention and promotion activities aimed at improving student mental health and wellbeing.Demonstrated ability to input into the development, implementation and evaluation of processes and strategies aimed at enhancing mental health and wellbeing.Demonstrated experience in assessing, conceptualising and analysing wellbeing issues, and providing evidence-based direct counselling support to students.Demonstrated experience in coordinating supports for young people with complex needs including referrals to specialist services.Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills.Clear understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information.RoleRole and Responsibilities Provide high quality case management and support to Copperfield students.Collaborate with school staff, Student Support Services, and support agencies to develop and implement programs and interventions.Provide professional reports requiring in-depth factual analysis, including assessments and recommendations.Collaborate with allied health staff to influence management and other professional colleagues.Guide decisions on complex intervention strategies.Provide expert advice in the professional field to influence student support strategies.Provide professional advice and support to enhance student learning and wellbeing.Contribute to the development of strategic interventions related to student learning, engagement and wellbeing.Provide collaborative support to a multi-disciplinary professional team.Participate in staff support, supervision, learning and development activities.Work as a key member of the College Wellbeing Team.Work with the Principal and Leadership teams to support student learning.Who May ApplyRequired Applicants must be qualified as a psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse, occupational therapist or counsellor of a prescribed class.Demonstrated direct counselling experience.A current Working With Children Check.EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position. The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments, promoting the safety and wellbeing of all students.
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