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The Role
The Middle School Wellbeing Coordinators work directly to the Head of Middle and Senior School and under the strategic leadership of the Director of Student Wellbeing. Along with the Faculty Coordinators and Studies Coordinators they make up the leadership team under the Head of School. This team provides Christian leadership, implementation of the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the Middle and Senior School.
They operate as part of the Whole School Wellbeing Team under the Director of Student Wellbeing. The Student Wellbeing Coordinators are responsible for the overall development of programs and practices relating to student wellbeing, pastoral care and the management of behavioural development in conjunction with the Head of Middle and Senior School.
The Student Wellbeing Coordinators are a full-time Position of Responsibility 2 (PR2) and will undertake a 0.56FTE teaching load.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Strategic Leadership
> Lead the implementation of a Christ centred direction for student wellbeing from Year 6 to 8.
> Implement key Christ centred student wellbeing objectives with the Middle or Senior School staff, ensuring that there is understanding, engagement and participation by all.
> Encourage and maintain a climate of quality and excellence across all aspects of student wellbeing in the Middle Schoolwhile maintaining and further developing a Christian perspective.
> Develop collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as staff, students, and families within the Middle School.
> Respond strategically and proactively to the changing education sector, lead innovation collaboratively and model a positive approach to evidence based change as pertinent to the Middle or Senior School.
> Assist the Head of School in the management of the Middle School.
Wellbeing Leadership
> Lead staff to develop, implement and evaluate engaging and rigorous Christ centred student wellbeing practices to support and promote each student’s wellbeing and resilience in the Middle School.
> Lead the Middle School staff to build and sustain a strong model of student leadership that actively engages students in leading students, mentoring, coaching and the development of school pride.
> Undertake effective research to promote and sustain improvement, ensuring the development of age appropriate quality assurance and review strategies relevant to the wellbeing of students.
> Implement a strong Christian based wellbeing system in the Middle School that actively supports and develops each student including the involvement of staff and families.
> In consultation with relevant leadership staff, develop, promote and initiate physical wellbeing activities.
> Ensure a sound knowledge of emerging, evidence-based trends in student wellbeing underpins all facets of the Middle or Senior School.
> Support teachers with student wellbeing in their classes including in discipline.
> Oversee student management in the MiddleSchool regarding behaviour, attendance, uniform and the application by students of the school’s Christian values.
> Develop and implement Christ centred student leadership programs in conjunction with the Head of Middle School.
Educational Leadership
> Promote and model excellence in Christian education.
> Ensure that a sound knowledge of emerging trends in educational theory, learning theory, wellbeing theory and methodologies underpins educational practice as it pertains to academic care and wellbeing within the Christian school context.
> Use effective research in order to promote and sustain improvement, ensuring the development of appropriate quality assurance and review strategies.
> Provide access to high quality professional learning programs in the Middle or Senior School to improve professional knowledge, practice and engagement in student wellbeing.
> Maintain a practicing role as a classroom teacher.
Staff Leadership and Management
> In working with the Head of Middle and Senior School you will:
> Oversee, guide, monitor and evaluate Middle School staff performance, succession planning, recruitment, induction, professional learning and training in relation to student wellbeing within a Christian school context.
> Provide spiritual, pastoral and professional support for the Middle and Senior School staff in student wellbeing.
> Model a positive and dynamic Christian working environment by developing a team approach, ensuring open communication, transparent and effective decision-making and collaborative work practices.
> Assist the Head of Middle and Senior School as required to resolve matters of staff performance and conduct, in accordance with School policies, procedures, values and Christian principles.
> Demonstrate effective communication within and beyond the School community, including keeping staff informed about relevant decisions and issues in relation to Middle and Senior School student wellbeing.
> Assist with the mentoring and coaching of staff in the Middle School with a particular focus for student wellbeing in a Christian School.
Financial and Resource Management
> Assist the Head of School to manage and oversee the Middle School calendar in consultation with the Leadership Team.
> Manage and oversee significant events in the Middle School including the allocation of resources and budget for these events.
> Provide oversight and leadership in conjunction with the Head of School in risk management across the Middle School.
> Monitor student attendance in the Middle School to ensure accuracy, compliance and wellbeing of students.
Contribute to a safe and healthy workplace by
> Following Work Health and Safety instructions and policies.
> Reporting accidents and hazards.
> Generally caring for own safety and that of others, including visitors, students, parents and volunteers that may possibly be affected by actions or inaction.
Other duties
> Participate in and support the faith community of the School through prayer and communal worship activities.
> Model the faith and values of the School in interactions with colleagues, students, parents and the wider community.
> Attend staff meetings on days when rostered to attend for work.
> Attend the annual whole staff retreat.
> Attend devotions on days and times when at work. All staff are welcome to voluntarily attend staff devotions outside of their allocated work times.
> Participate in school activities requiring staff participation.
> Other duties as required.
Other
> Be a presence in the Middle or Senior School.
> Maintain a practising role in the teaching program (0.56 FTE teaching load).
> Participate enthusiastically in the School’s wellbeing and co-curricular programs.
> Attend School assemblies, respect and actively support and uphold the School’s Christian values and ethos.
> As part of the Middle or Senior School leadership team, assist the Head of School as required from time-to-time.
> Other duties as required from time-to-time by the Principal.
Experience, Knowledge and Attributes
> A personal acceptance of the Lordship of Christ and regular attendance at a Christian church (a church holding a doctrinal position compatible with the Doctrinal Basis of the School).
> A sharp, research-informed progressive vision of learning and teaching and the capacity to lead innovations that shape a Christian learning community of excellence.
> A gifted, dynamic teacher with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the development and educational needs of students and a passion for encouraging them in faith in Jesus Christ.
> Excellent academic qualifications and subject knowledge, post-graduate qualifications or educational leadership experience highly regarded.
> Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness to relate with compassion, humility, grace, strength and integrity to students, families and staff.
> Excellent leadership and administrative skills, including team building, coaching and mentoring.
> Flexibility to work the hours required to meet critical timelines and other responsibilities of your role.
To apply for this job email your details to employment@tcs.act.edu.au.