Job Description
Location: Melbourne | Cranbourne
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1450318
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate for this position will be expected to support the work of the Principal in establishing a strong and positive culture in the early stages of our developing school. Further, there is an expectation of all newly employed staff at LPS that significant work may be required during the vacation break in January to ensure successful induction.
Teaching staff at LPS, regardless of classification or experience, are expected to possess four central and inter-related attributes:
* Participate in the leading of learning
* Preparedness to work within a culture of sharing and collaboration
* Capacity to assist in building a sense of community
* Strive for continual improvement in professional effectiveness
All staff at Lyndhurst PS lead learning by embracing contemporary methods and ideas about teaching and learning. They have a deep understanding of the importance of the relationship that exists between pupil and teacher. These teachers also frequently engage the use of technologies in their teaching and embrace the role that ICT plays in engaging students and enriching learning.
Responsibilities
The Youth Worker will be a crucial part of the school’s wellbeing team, providing support and guidance to primary school students. Their work will focus on prevention and early intervention, and they will develop and implement programs aimed at enhancing students' social skills, emotional resilience, and mental health. The role involves working closely with students, families, school staff and external services.
* Work collaboratively with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader (MHWL), social worker, ES, intervention staff, and parents to create a supportive environment for students.
* Collaborate and communicate with the MHWL and staff to ensure a coordinated approach to student wellbeing.
* Address immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within and outside the classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure.
* Provide one-on-one and group support to students, helping them navigate emotional, social, and behavioural challenges.
* Deliver programs that target specific groups of students, through play times at specific areas within the school.
* Develop and deliver programs and workshops on social skills, resilience, trauma informed practices, bullying prevention, and emotional regulations.
* Competency in scheduling and timetabling.
* Proficiency and capacity to utilise the Google Suite.
* Ability to work within established guidelines, to self-manage time and problem solve issues that may arise.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Selection Criteria
* SC1 Demonstrated awareness and understanding of the issues encountered by students, identify and respond effectively to students experiencing a range of challenges.
* SC2 Demonstrated understanding of relevant wellbeing programs and practices, to help develop and deliver programs focused on social skills, resilience and increased student attendance.
* SC3 Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school culture and strengthening family and community partnerships.
* SC4 Demonstrated knowledge of policies relating to the Child Safe Standards and a commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
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.
Child Safe Standards
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.
Other Information
* 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.
* Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website.
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