Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 5
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Hume - Wodonga
Reference: 1501233
Wodonga Middle Years College is a supportive teaching and learning environment where student needs and backgrounds are reflected in the learning and design of the school. The clear strategic intention is to maximize opportunities for all students by developing their talents and challenging them to have high aspirations so they achieve their potential and become logical, self aware, collaborative and inquisitive. Importantly, Wodonga Middle Years College seeks to develop skills and competencies so students are well prepared for future study in the next stage of their education.
Wodonga Middle Years College caters for 1,000 students in Years 7 to 9 on three campuses.
The development of one Middle Years College with two campuses provides the flexibility associated with larger schools while still maintaining opportunities for the development of strong relationships and knowledge of student needs that is enhanced in smaller schools. The College also provides unique opportunities for teachers to develop extensive teaching expertise in this important stage of schooling - the middle years.
The College has created opportunities for teachers who wish to accept the exciting challenge of teaching in a uniquely authentic middle school program. The College has high expectations of its students and the staff understand the importance of engaging their learners.
Our Mission - To be a student focused learning community from which our graduates will:
In the Middle Years College:
The Middle Years campuses have the scope to develop a variety of programs emphasising:
There is a concentrated focus on transition with stronger links and co-operation with neighbourhood feeder primary schools and the Wodonga Senior Secondary College.
Common report writing, timetabling, roll marking and student management software is used at each campus.
There are expanded curriculum offerings for middle years including:
Wodonga Middle Years College has three campuses: Felltimber, Huon and the Flying Fruit Fly Circus School.
SC1 Demonstrated expertise in adolescent development, student wellbeing, and mental health, with the ability to lead evidence-based practices that enhance student engagement, connection, and learning outcomes.
SC2Proven capacity to lead and supervise a multidisciplinary wellbeing team through effective supervision, coaching, and professional learning, fostering collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to student wellbeing.
SC3 Demonstrated ability to use data, evidence, and reflective practice to inform planning, evaluate impact, and drive continuous improvement in wellbeing programs and initiatives within a school or community setting.
SC4 Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong, respectful partnerships with staff, students, families, and community agencies to promote connection, belonging, and collective responsibility for student wellbeing.
SC5 Sound understanding of Department of Education (DET) policy, Child Safe Standards, privacy, and clinical governance requirements, with a proven ability to ensure compliance and maintain professional and ethical practice.
SC6 Demonstrated commitment to the values of DE and WMYC, including equity, inclusion, and excellence in public education, with a focus on enhancing wellbeing outcomes and learning success for all students.
The Wellbeing Team Leader is a member of the Executive Team and provides strategic and operational leadership in the delivery of student wellbeing services across Wodonga Middle Years College (WMYC). The position leads the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of wellbeing initiatives that promote positive mental health, inclusion, and engagement in learning.
The Wellbeing Team Leader provides clinical leadership, professional supervision, and oversight of the WMYC Wellbeing Framework, ensuring alignment with Department of Education (DE) policy, legislative requirements, and the Child Safe Standards, while also responding to the unique needs of our school community. The role oversees the coordination of crisis response processes and ensures the effective delivery of evidence-based interventions within a multi-tiered system of support:
In collaboration with school leaders, the Wellbeing Team Leader ensures that wellbeing practices and programs align with the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (FISO 2.0) and the Annual Implementation Plan (AIP). Through strategic leadership, data-informed decision making, and collaboration, the Wellbeing Team Leader drives a culture of wellbeing and continuous improvement that enables every student to achieve their potential.
Strategic Leadership
. Operational Leadership
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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.
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
Qualifications and Requirements
WMYC does not bind itself to make any appointment whatsoever from applications received.
Applications must include the following:
* a covering letter;
* statements must address each of the selection criteria;
* your resume/CV detailing employment history;
* names and contact numbers of two professional referees (include current employer/supervisor) who can provide comment on the selection criteria
Applications can be lodged on the DET School Jobs Vic Website School Jobs Vic | vic.gov.au and follow the link to Job Vacancy/Recruitment Online OR a email a copy of your application to [email protected]