High School Student Wellbeing Coordinator

Employment Type: Permanent (FTE Negotiable)

Commencement: January 2024

Remuneration in line with the following as applicable:

Independent Schools NSW (Teachers) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2021 or

Independent Schools NSW (Support and Operational) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2021

Position Overview

Shearwater School is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Student Wellbeing Coordinator to lead and promote student well-being, fostering a safe and supportive environment for all High School students. 

This role will have the primary responsibility for the individual case work management within the school, in addition to implementing and evaluating the student development and wellbeing programs as they impact on the educational and personal development of individuals and groups of students. The successful incumbent will also work closely across the High School with Class Guardians and individual Teachers to promote and support student welfare as required.

Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the developmental stages according to Steiner’s indicators and the educational needs of High School students. This includes an appreciation of the particular learning styles, social, and emotional needs. Trauma-informed training is highly desirable, as are candidates with tertiary education in education and/or social work.

All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check, required under the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.

For further details, including full position description, please refer to our website www.shearwater.nsw.edu.au 

To Apply

Please forward the following to [email protected]:

• Cover letter, clearly outlining how you meet the requirements of the role;
• Current CV detailing your qualifications and experience; 
• Evidence of relevant qualifications and certifications; and
• Names and contact details of three professional referees. 

Applications will be assessed as they come in. 

School Overview

Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School is a dynamic organisation dedicated to advancing the delivery of high-quality Steiner education. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, we are ideally located among the green hills of the Byron Shire hinterland near the town centre of Mullumbimby – situated just off the M1, between Coolangatta International and Ballina airports. 

As one of the largest Steiner schools in Australia, Shearwater is a double-stream, independent, co-educational, NESA-accredited day school, with an enrolment of over 700 students and 125 staff. 

Established in 1993, Shearwater has grown to include Playgroup through to Year 12. Our beautiful 52-acre site includes creek-side riparian rainforest and extensive gardens and wildlife corridors, as well as a working biodynamic farm. Shearwater offers quality staff education, including a mentorship program, ongoing professional development opportunities, artistic activities, workshops, events and courses.

Shearwater is committed to the continued development of a flourishing school based on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner.