Wellbeing Leader

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2032

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1450614

**Location Profile**:
The original Coburg High School was one of the first high schools in Melbourne and we have a long and proud history. Between 2007 and 2014 the school was known as Coburg Senior High School with an enrolment of students in Years 10-12. In 2015 Coburg High School was re-established as a Years 7 to 12 school with the inaugural group of Year 7 students. In 2023 there are over 1250 students enrolled at CHS and in 2024 we expect this to grow to around 1300 students. Attendance rates are above state average and student connection to the school is strong. The SFOE is 0.22 in 2023, indicating low levels of disadvantage overall.

Through the involvement of staff and students, in recent years a set of four core values have been established¿Excellence, Integrity, Curiosity and Community¿and these values underpin expected behaviours, policies, practices, communication and decision-making at the school.

We offer students a wide range of co-curricular programs including inter-school sport, music, drama, dance, student leadership, debating and public-speaking, science talent searches and fairs, mathematics competitions, art exhibitions, community service, camps, tours and a range of interest-based clubs.

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1 Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of programs, procedures, plans and policies that foster student engagement, wellbeing, resilience, social, emotional and educational needs.**

**SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide support and guidance to students and families.**

**SC3 Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support staff, school leadership, external agencies, students and families.**

**SC4 Demonstrated ability to assist and support vulnerable and disengaged youth within an educational setting**

SC6 A commitment to the Coburg High School values of Integrity, Excellence, Curiosity and Community, and own professional learning and growth.

**Role**:
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction mínimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.

Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.

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. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

**Responsibilities**:
**The position of Wellbeing Leader is to lead the various staff of the Wellbeing Team and manage the community partnerships which pertain to student wellbeing at Coburg High School. This position reports directly to the Assistant Principal (Student Engagement and Wellbeing). The current Wellbeing Team consists of one full-time Wellbeing Officer, one full-time Mental Health Practitioner, one part-time Youth Worker and a Regional Health Promotions Nurse. Responsibilities include**:

- Manage the delivery of support services to students, teachers, parents and other school clients.
- Ensure all external providers deliver the required service.
- Communicate with staff regarding student wellbeing concerns in a timely manner
- Provide counselling support to students as required
- Assist staff to identify students facing difficulties with attendance, behavior, and engagement, and to develop interventions and strategies
- Contribute and coordinate knowledge and skills of staff and the school community in the area of student wellbeing
- Develop whole school understanding and implementation of effective wellbeing practices
- Responsibility for actioning items presented in the Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) pertaining to student wellbeing
- In conjunction with the Year 7 and Transition Leading Teacher, manage transition of primary school students with wellbeing concerns and PSD/DI students, including transition profiles, parent meetings, and primary school visits
- Collect, analyze, and report data regarding wellbeing issues to Assistant Principal (Student