The host school for the Shepparton English Language Centre (SELC) since 2008 to the current time is St Georges Road Primary School in the south of Shepparton. The School Principal has the overall responsibility of the school, including the Shepparton English Language Centre, which will operate as a sub-school of the host school.

The Shepparton English Language Centre is located in the northwest corner of the St Georges Road Primary School site in a discrete building formerly used by the Shepparton Schools Support Centre (corner of Hayes and Weddell Streets). Adjacent to thei building are two EAL purpose built The building is called the Hayes Street Campus of St Georges Road Primary School/SELC. SELC has three primary classrooms located in a new relocatable building on the southeast corner of the St Georges Road PS grounds (corner of St Georges Road and John Street). SELC's main entrance and office is located opposite 22 Weddell Street, Shepparton.

The Shepparton English Language Centre (SELC), based at the Hayes Street Campus of St Georges Road Primary, will be responsible for providing EAL (English as an Additional Language) Intensive English Tuition to New Arrivals students in primary and secondary government schools in the Shepparton Schools District.

In addition to Intensive English Tuition, students are taught some specialist areas such as Mathematics, Physical Education, Art, Music, Science and/or Aussie Skills.

The overall target number for SELC is 65 students each year. Although this does fluctuate, enrolment numbers have only gone lower than 65 students (5 classrooms) during the period of the COVID pandemic.

New Arrival Primary and Secondary students from the Shepparton network of schools will attend the Hayes St Campus full time for a period of 6 - 12 months.





The Shepparton English Language Centre also provides a Visiting Teacher Service. This provides individual, targeted support to local EAL students who have been in Australia between one and five years. Outlying schools who do not have sufficient numbers of students to be able to employ their own staff will be serviced by a SELC teacher who will provide individual, targeted support to EAL Students and support teachers to build the capacity for EAL delivery in each school.

St Georges Road PS as the host school will employ staff on a contract basis, with the possibility of secondment and right of return provisions for ongoing staff in government schools.

.Situation for 2027 Employees

Selection Criteria

SC1'Content of teaching and learning'. Demonstrated ability to inform and influence the work of others involved in the engagement, mental health, well-being or learning of children and young people.

SC2'Teaching practice'. Demonstrated ability to input into the development, implementation and evaluation of processes and strategies relating to mental health, well-being or learning.

SC3'Assessment and reporting of student learning'. Demonstrated ability to support a student's mental health, well-being or learning by developing and maintaining connection with external services.

SC4'Interaction with the school community'.



Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills and communication skills. Demonstrated high level of capability to establish and maintain team-oriented relationships with students, parents, other employees and the broader school community to focus on student learning, well-being and engagement.

SC5'Professional requirements'. Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate by gaining buy-in and ownership for ideas, gaining agreement to proposals, or involving experts or other third parties to strengthen a case.

Role

The Welfare Officer is responsible for providing comprehensive welfare support to students, ensuring their overall well-being and addressing any challenges they may face. The role requires a compassionate and empathetic approach, combined with strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position will play a crucial role in fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

Student Support:

Provide individual support to students, addressing issues such as homesickness, academic stress, cultural adjustment and personal challenges.

Maintain regular contact with students, monitoring their progress and offering guidance as needed.

Facilitate group support sessions and workshops to promote mental health and well-being.

Support students experiencing behavioural or discipline challenges by addressing underlying social, emotional or family factors using restorative practice principles.

Mental Health and Wellbeing:

Build capability of the whole school regarding mental health and well-being (identification, promotion and prevention),

Support teachers and school staff to expand their capacity to embed evidence-based mental health strategies, interventio

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