Occupation: Health and allied health

Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs

Reference: 1549585

Location Profile

At Pakenham Hills Primary School our motto is "Life is for Learning." Our mission is to provide each child with the lifelong learning skills, knowledge and social development that will enable them to achieve to their potential and participate successfully in our society.

Our intention is to ensure that we create a learning setting where all students take responsibility for their learning and endeavour to reach their personal best. We seek to create a safe, positive and supportive learning environment and provide a differentiated learning approach enhanced by an extensive curriculum.

The school has 39full and part-time teaching staff including a principal and two Assistant Principals, two Learning Specialists, 38 education support staff, a school psychologist and a social worker. A PLC approach to program planning is a feature of the school's curriculum development. The development of literacy and numeracy skills and the acquisition of critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making strategies are a key part of our curriculum. The school runs a transition to school program during semester 2 each year called Pakky Seals.

Our school values of respect, teamwork, positive attitude, honesty and integrity and communication underpin the PHPS School Expectations of: Be a Learner; Be Safe and Be Respectful.These expectations are reflected in everything we say and do at Pakenham Hills.

In our school community we work hard to ensure our values and expectations are demonstratedby:





The provision of a balanced inclusive curriculum that caters for individual needs and abilities which encourages academic achievement and personal success.

Students having a positive and happy attitude to their learning.

The continued development of positive school wide behavioural attitudes and relationships with all members of the school community.

Students, staff and the community show a sense of pride and respect for our school.

Provision of opportunities that engage parents and the local community in the school.

At Pakenham Hills Primary School we foster a belief that each student should be given the opportunity to achieve social, emotional, and academic excellence. We aim to ensure each child acquires the learning strategies, behaviours, and attitudes of lifelong learners, along with the social skills needed to work, play and get along with others.

Selection Criteria

SC1Demonstrated high level counselling experience to support adolescent wellbeing.

SC2Relevant qualifications and experience in supporting students to create an environment which promotes physical, emotional, social,and intellectual wellbeing for all.

SC3Demonstrated experience identifying and analysing student wellbeing issues and coordinating appropriate external support where needed.

SC4Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including families,



carers and students.

SC5Demonstrated experience working effectively as part of a team and to demonstrate capacity to display a wide range of interpersonal and communication skills.

Role

Will usually be a member of the leadership team who is accountable for the development and delivery of key services that are integral to the effective operation of a school/s.Provides a range of services and/or undertakes the analysis of complex problems that form part of the policy framework.

A school or group of schools would need to have the necessary diversity and complexity to create a role at range 5.Management of a major school or district initiative, project or Department targeted strategy would be an indicator depending on the breadth of management responsibilities.

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

- Be an active and visible member of the school community, building positive relationships with students across the school.
- Contribute to whole-school wellbeing, mental health and inclusion initiatives and events.
- Support activities that promote connection, belonging and positive mental health.
- Provide g

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