Wesley College Melbourne, a Uniting Church school with a rich tradition spanning 156 years, is a diverse, dynamic, coeducational learning community with more than 3,400+ students aged between 3 and 18 years across 3 main campuses.
Applications are invited for the role of Head of Student Wellbeing for our Glen Waverley Campus commencing for the 2023 school year. This significant leadership role will sit on the local Campus Executive reporting directly to the Head of Campus.
Learning and wellbeing at the College are inextricably linked; they are both interconnected and mutually reinforcing. It is a widely held understanding that learning and wellbeing do not just occur within us, but between and among us. They are lifelong pursuits for all members of our community. Our R.O.A.R Framework (Respect – Opportunity – Achievement – Resilience) for wellbeing draws upon the following six dimensions: psychological, social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and economic wellbeing.
In making an appointment, the College is seeking outstanding educators who have a demonstrated record of;
- Engaging staff and students to develop and implement campus-based age-appropriate student wellbeing curriculum, strategies, and initiatives from ECLC – Year 12.
- Ensuring alignment and sequencing of Wellbeing curriculum programs and services across the College requisite to developmental stages.
- Promoting positive relationships and standards of teaching and leadership
- Providing professional guidance and support to teaching staff on the delivery of best practice student wellbeing initiatives and practices to complement Homeroom and Tutor Group programs
- Contributing to the development of College-wide wellbeing strategies and initiatives consistent with the College’s strategic wellbeing framework
- Engaging staff and students as appropriate to develop age-appropriate student Child Protection strategies and initiatives
Post-graduate qualifications in education (Master’s degree) in educational leadership and/or student wellbeing/positive psychology would be highly regarded. The successful candidate to the role of Head of Student Wellbeing will retain a teaching load.
For further enquiries, please contact Sandra Norton – People & Culture Manager, on [email protected] or phone +613 8102 6527. For further information including a position description and to apply, please visit https://www.wesleycollege.edu.au/about-wesley/careers-at-wesley.
Applications close at 5:00pm Monday 17 October 2022.
Applications will only be received via the College’s online recruitment system via our website. We do not accept applications received via email.
Recruitment Agencies – thank you for thinking of us, however we do endeavour to fill our opportunities through direct channels wherever possible. If we find that we do need agency assistance, we’ll be in touch.
Wesley College is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.