Newcomb Secondary College provides a vibrant and modern education that has a future-focused curriculum and holistic student well-being support.
Established in 1969, the college takes pride in its rich history and its commitment to creating positive pathways for young people in Geelong.
Newcomb Secondary College caters to approximately 500 students in Years 7 to 12, largely from Newcomb, Whittington, St Albans Park, East Geelong, South Geelong, Moolap, Leopold, and the rural areas of the Bellarine Peninsula.
The school offers a broad range of individualised goals and meets student needs through well-resourced literacy and numeracy supports and an emphasis on student voice and career action plans.
Newcomb Secondary College is proud to have been the first Australian-based school to offer a P-Tech Program.
This program enables students to participate in corporate partner-supported pathways to learning and employment within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related industries.
The College is committed to students maximising their personal growth through broad participation in a range of extra-curricular programs.
Students develop confidence, teamwork, and leadership through their involvement with the extensive sports program and academic challenges.
Newcomb Secondary College is dedicated to establishing a school environment that allows its students to grow and thrive intellectually, emotionally, and socially.
The college's open and light-filled learning spaces, along with its inclusive atmosphere, impress visitors.
Selection Criteria Demonstrated experience in addressing a range of student wellbeing needs, both through individual counselling and facilitation of small group therapeutic programs. Understanding of the common approaches, policies, programs and research relating to student wellbeing along with the ability to manage and lead the student wellbeing team. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and high level interpersonal skills including the capacity to construct positive relationships with staff, external agencies and parents as required. Demonstrated experience in the development of confidential professional records and case notes. Demonstrated ongoing commitment to developing professional understanding and expertise in the area of student wellbeing. Suitable qualifications in social work or equivalent.
Social Workers must be eligible for Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) membership. Role Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions.
Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.
Responsibilities Management and leadership of the wellbeing team. Management of the college Wellbeing structures, interventions, programs and supports. Collaborative leadership of the college Wellbeing, Inclusion, Student Support and Pathways (WISP) team. Collaborative leadership and support of college Inclusion programs. Facilitation and development of small group work with students. Provide counselling for students dealing with emotional, social and behavioural issues/concerns. Work with other Department areas and external service providers where necessary to provide intervention and/or support to students and families. Manage crisis situations as they arise. Collaborate with other school staff in creating individual education support plans. Liaise with families and carers regarding student wellbeing needs. Completion of confidential professional records and case notes. Assist in mental health promotion and wellbeing across the school. Administrative responsibilities within the Wellbeing Team. Participation in all key school events and activities as requested. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Conditions of Employment 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr