Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1486064
The Mental Health Practitioners (MHP) initiative was announced by the Minister for Education in late 2018 to expand mental health and wellbeing support in government schools. The initiative provides for a suitably qualified mental health professional in all government secondary school campuses and specialist school (with secondary-aged enrolments) settings.
Operating in collaboration with the relevant Department of Education Regional Mental Health Branch, this role has the following functions:
Education support class level 1 range 4
The successful applicant will be an experienced professional who will carry out their duties and responsibilities, relative to their professional discipline, with a high level of autonomy and with minimal reliance on professional supervision. The successful applicant will be responsible for the development and implementation of professional support programs within an educational environment, including guidance to other professional staff.
As an education support class position, this role supports the educational services being provided to students, but will not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic).
For more information on the responsibilities of an Education Support class level 1 range 4 employee, please visit the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2022: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/industrial-agreements/resources
Please note: Continued professional development is a registration requirement under the National Law, which governs the operations of the National Boards and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Required
Desirable
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Victorian 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 in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Please ensure that your application includes:
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
Surrey Hills Primary School is a vibrant learning community that aims to develop every child academically and socially to become life-long learners. Our vision for students is to build a community of active learners who can meet the challenges of our rapidly changing world and become responsible global citizens.
Our school has an excellent reputation for its commitment to quality education. This reputation is built on honouring our history, focusing on the present and preparing for the future.
Our school community highly values a safe, dynamic and inclusive learning approach. We recognise the importance of growing a caring, community-focused, and respectful school environment, while emphasising the importance of literacy and numeracy.
Surrey Hills Primary School goals are:
Surrey Hills Primary School is an authorised International Baccalaureate - Primary Years Program (IB|PYP) IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy - a commitment to high-quality education and the development of inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are empowered to use agency to create a better and more peaceful world.
Our staff members are experienced, enthusiastic and committed to continuous improvement. They are proud to be members of the school community and have approached the IB candidacy with vigour and eagerness. The staff value their colleagues as reflective educators who are open to new ideas and focused on best practice as they educate our students.
Teachers are keenly focused on helping students to be part of a community that models and promotes:
¿ Critical thinking
¿ Interactive learning
¿ Open-mindedness
¿ Curiosity
¿ Self-motivation
¿ Respect for self and others
¿ Taking action
To promote the health, safety and wellbeing of students, the school supports the classroom curriculum with specialist programs of PE/Sport; Performing Arts; Visual Arts; and LOTE-Mandarin. Surrey Hills Primary School also employs teachers¿ aides to assist with the enrichment of students with special needs and welcomes international students.
In addition, Surrey Hills Primary School enriches students¿ connectedness to the school through extra-curricula programs which include Instrumental Music; School Band; Ensemble and Choir; Student Council; student leadership, camps and excursions; special activity days and lunchtime clubs.
Furthermore, student health and wellbeing is supported by teachers through a range of programs and practices including: IB Learner Profile; Circle Time; mindfulness and restorative practice. We want our students to have the skills, knowledge and personal attributes they need to take the next step in life when they leave Surrey Hills Primary School.
The school promotes strong connections with parents to further enrich the community. Together with the School Council, parents are encouraged to participate in a number of volunteer groups and opportunities that foster cohesiveness. Parent run events include a bi-annual community fete, school disco, fundraising activities, special lunch days and parent social gatherings. Staff and parents share the common belief that the growth of our students is at the heart of our community.
The school community consists of 380+ students, 35 teaching and administration team and the highly engaged parent network. The original two-storey brick building has been refurbished to provide functional and flexible learning spaces and is complimented by a full size netball/basketball stadium, Performing Arts space and multi-purpose and community meeting rooms. The well-maintained grounds incorporate passive play areas and a hard court surface and oval area. An Out of School Hours Care program is conducted on site and local sporting organisations access the sports facilities after-hours for training.