Student Wellbeing

**Overview**:
**Work type**:Full time

**Salary**:Salary not specified

**Grade**:Ed Support Level 1-Range 3

**Occupation**: Education and Training

**Location**: Geelong

**Reference**: 1474125

**Location Profile**:
**NELSON PARK SCHOOL**

**_ Nelson Park is a dynamic specialist setting which embraces educational excellence and promotes quality partnerships with home and community._**

Nelson Park, established in 1967, caters for students between the ages of 5 - 18 years in the Geelong region with mild intellectual disabilities. Current enrolment at the school is around 360, with a small number of students on part-time placement. There are currently 100 staff including Principal Class Officers, Leading Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Specialist Teachers, Education Support Staff, Wellbeing Officers, administration and therapist staff. The main campus is situated in Bell Park, with a second campus located in Corio.

'Life-long Learners¿ reflects the school¿s commitment to optimising the independence of each student. Nelson Park School is dedicated to the development of each student¿s intellectual, social and emotional growth. Our primary focus is to enable students to discover their strengths and develop the confidence and skills needed to fulfil their educational and personal potential, both now and into the future.

This means engaging families and the wider community as learning partners in the provision of a diverse, evolving curriculum that inspires passion, supports personal growth and equips students with essential life skills. We empower students to become confident and adaptable life-long learners who are ready to build positive, purposeful futures. The care values of co-operation, learning and effort, respect and community underpin all of the school¿s work.

Members of the school community have also developed a set of School Rules for both students and staff which reflect school values. These rules promote a safe and secure learning environment for all.

Nelson Park enhances the wellbeing of its students through the implementation of School Wide Positive Behaviour Supports (SWPBS) and the Berry Street Model of Education
- trauma informed practices.

Students are supported within a multi-disciplinary framework that includes parents, caregivers, special trained teachers and assistants, a therapy team, student well-being officers and Disability Agencies. The school also actively promotes and builds quality partnerships with members of the wider community.

Staff at the school have developed a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum which provides appropriate, challenging and engaging learning opportunities within a safe and supportive environment. It develops in each student the essential skills and knowledge for life and prepares them to function as responsible, productive citizens.

Individual Learning Plans which reflect the Victorian Curriculum and Individual Student Goals are developed each year for all student at Student Support Group Meetings. These meetings are held termly with families to establish, monitor and review achievement against individual goals. The school¿s reporting system, Accelerus directly reflects individual student goals.

The school has recently introduced a Whole School Instructional Model for Learning
- the Gradual Release Model which allows students to learn through the highly structured approach of ¿I do, We do, You do¿ allowing them to develop independence and confidence. Teachers plan curriculum and assess learning collaboratively within Professional Learning Communities to ensure quality curriculum is delivered. A supportive culture of coaching is developing across the school.

The 'Starting Right' Program is implemented for the first two weeks at the beginning of each school year. This program is used to establish the culture and environment in each classroom and develop relationships between all class members. Aspects of 'Starting Right' are revisited at the beginning of each new term and an 'Ending Right¿ program is implemented at the end of each year to enhance transition for students within and into the school.

The school has four buses that enable transport within the community for life skill development programs.

Nelson Park provides attractive and safe buildings, grounds and equipment that stimulate and enhance a positive working atmosphere for students and staff.

Nelson Park School is committed to safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. This will be the primary focus of our care and decision making.

Nelson Park School has zero tolerance for child abuse.

Nelson Park School is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Particular attention will be paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability.