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Senior Wellbeing Coordinator (Chaminade/D’Houet / Olsen / Turner)
Purpose of Position
The Senior Wellbeing Coordinators are key leadership roles in leading the pastoral care of students, general wellbeing including academic progress. The Senior Wellbeing Coordinators are members of the Pastoral Care Team. The Senior Wellbeing Coordinators report to the Head of Senior School Wellbeing and the Deputy Principal Wellbeing.
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The Senior Wellbeing Coordinators are required to be familiar with and comply with the College’s Child Safety Policy and the Code of Conduct. The Senior Wellbeing Coordinators will provide students with a child-safe environment, which will proactively monitor and support student wellbeing and exercise pastoral care in a manner which reflects school values.
Specific Responsibilities
The specific responsibilities of the Director of Faith and Mission are:
• Leadership
• Implementation of Pastoral Care Policy and Code of Conduct
• Pastoral Care
• Management
• Staff Supervision
• Special House and Year Level Events
• Other duties as directed.
Specific Tasks
Leadership
• Models, inspires and supports staff and students with a clear focus on continually improving student learning and wellbeing outcomes.
• Fosters and promotes reflective practice, professional dialogue and a collaborative approach with the staff they lead.
• Supports teams and individuals to embrace continual improvement and innovation.
• Supports College Leadership including implementing College strategic and annual goals.
Implementation of Pastoral Care Policy and Student Code of Conduct
• Supports classroom teachers with ongoing discipline/pastoral care issues.
• Ensures school policies are being adhered to by students.
• Leads the student re-entry meetings following a student removal from class.
• Issues consequences for breaches of the Pastoral Care Policy and Student Code of Conduct
• Works with Pastoral teachers and parents to address challenging student patterns of behaviour.
• Develops and works in an ongoing capacity to manage appropriate use of devices in the classroom, as per the e-learning policy.
Pastoral Care
• Is a daily presence in those areas of the college under their care.
• Liaises with the Head of Senior School Wellbeing and, Head of Counselling Services, Deputy Principal Wellbeing and Pastoral Care Teachers with regards to students’ welfare concerns.
• Attend fortnightly “Student At Risk” (STAR) meetings with the Head of Counselling Services, Head of Senior School Wellbeing, and Head of Learning Diversity.
• Provides assistance to relevant staff and implement strategies to resolve ongoing student welfare concerns.
• Refers ongoing welfare concerns to the appropriate agencies.
• Provides staff with information relevant to the education and welfare of students experiencing difficulties.
• Liaises with the Head of Senior School Wellbeing in the formulation and review of ongoing pastoral programs.
• Monitors student academic progress; meet with parents of students who are at academic risk.
• Attends PSG meetings (when required) with parent/s, PCT and Head of Learning Diversity.
• Monitors and follows up student absences from classes and school.
• Participates in the transition program for students entering the College.
• Attends Transition Information Evenings when required.
• Liaises with Pathway coordinators, VET, VCE, VCE VM to advise and organise appropriate educational pathways for students.
Management
• Manages procedures to monitor and modify student behaviour.
• Regularly updates SIMON regarding student, staff and parent correspondence, meetings and incidents.
• Facilitates house assemblies and liturgical events.
Staff Support and Management
• Promotes Pastoral Team performance through collaboration and affirmation.
• Mentors staff experiencing difficulties.
• Chairs weekly team meetings to support staff and build a collaborative approach.
• Assists with the induction of new staff.
Special House and Year Level Events
• Attends and present awards at Awards night as required.
• Attends specific school events as required.
• Facilitates house assemblies in in conjunction with the House Leader House.
Other responsibilities as required
• It is anticipated that the Head of Senior School Wellbeing, at times be required to undertake other duties related to the role as directed by the Principal or Deputy Principal – Wellbeing.
Key Selection Critieria
The successful applicant will need to meet the following key selection criteria:
• A demonstrated understanding and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school and its mission.
• Up to date knowledge of wellbeing practices and procedures as implemented at John Paul College.
• Perseverance, sensitivity, compassion, and patience when dealing with complex and difficult situations.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of the principles of restorative practice.
• Empathy and commitment to the learning needs of John Paul College students.
• A high level of discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• A proven record as an exemplary teacher.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, personably and effectively.
Conditions and Remuneration
• Level of responsibility: POL 3
• Time allowance: 0.318 FTE (14 / 44 periods per cycle).
• The position is employed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Victorian Catholic Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022 and any subsequent amendments and industrial agreements.
• This role is subject to ongoing review and may change to suit the requirements of John Paul College.
Head of Year (7, 8 & 9)
Purpose of Position
The Heads of Year (7, 8 and 9) are key leadership role in leading the pastoral care of students and monitoring their academic progress. The Heads of Year (7, 8 and 9) are a member of the Pastoral Care Team. The Heads of Year (7, 8 and 9) report to the Heads of Middle and the Deputy Principal Wellbeing.
The Heads of Year (7, 8 and 9) are required to be familiar with and comply with the College’s Child Safety Policy and the Code of Conduct. The Heads of Year (7, 8 and 9) will provide students with a child-safe environment, which will proactively monitor and support student wellbeing and exercise pastoral care in a manner which reflects school values.
Specific Responsibilities
The specific responsibilities of the Director of Faith and Mission are:
• Leadership
• Implementation of Pastoral Care Policy and Code of Conduct
• Pastoral Care
• Management
• Staff Supervision
• Special House and Year Level Events
• Other duties as directed.
Specific Tasks
Leadership
• Models, inspires and supports staff and students with a clear focus on continually improving student learning and wellbeing outcomes.
• Fosters and promotes reflective practice, professional dialogue and a collaborative approach with the staff they lead.
• Supports teams and individuals to embrace continual improvement and innovation.
• Supports College Leadership including implementing College strategic and annual goals.
Staff Development & Supervision
• Model, inspire and lead the Assistant Heads of Year
• Promotes Pastoral Team performance through collaboration and affirmation.
• Mentors staff experiencing difficulties.
• Chairs weekly team meetings to support staff and build a collaborative approach.
• Assists with the induction of new staff.
Implementation of Pastoral Care Policy and Student Code of Conduct
• Supports classroom teachers with ongoing discipline/pastoral care issues.
• Ensures school policies are being adhered to by students.
• Leads the student re-entry meetings following a student removal from class.
• Issues consequences for breaches of the Pastoral Care Policy and Student Code of Conduct
• Works with Pastoral teachers and parents to address challenging student patterns of behaviour.
• Develops and works in an ongoing capacity to manage appropriate use of devices in the classroom, as per the e-learning policy.
Pastoral Care
• Is a daily presence in those areas of the college under their care.
• Liaises with the Head of Middle School Wellbeing, Head of Counselling Services, Deputy Principal Wellbeing and Pastoral Care Teachers with regard to students’ welfare concerns.
• Attend fortnightly “Student At Risk” (STAR) meetings with the Head of Counselling Services, and Head of Middle School Wellbeing and Head of Learning Diversity.
• Provides assistance to relevant staff and implement strategies to resolve ongoing student welfare concerns.
• Refers ongoing welfare concerns to the appropriate agencies.
• Provides staff with information relevant to the education and welfare of students experiencing difficulties.
• Liaises with the Head of Middle School Wellbeing in the formulation and review of ongoing pastoral programs.
• Monitors student academic progress; meet with parents of students who are at academic risk.
• Attends PSG meetings (when required) with parent/s, PCT and Head of Learning Diversity.
• Monitors and follows up student absences from classes and school.
• Participates in the transition program for students entering the College.
• Attends Transition Information Evenings when required.
• Liaises with Pathway coordinators, VET, VCE, VCE VM to advise and organise appropriate educational pathways for students.
Management
• Manages procedures to monitor and modify student behaviour.
• Regularly updates SIMON regarding student, staff and parent correspondence, meetings and incidents.
• Facilitates year level assemblies and liturgical events
• Organises the involvement of students in House-based activities.
Special House and Year Level Events
• Leads and plans the coordination Year Level based activities including but not limited to camps, retreats and activity programs.
• Attends and present awards at Awards night as required.
• Attends specific school events as required.
Other responsibilities as required
• It is anticipated that the Head of Senior School Wellbeing, at times be required to undertake other duties related to the role as directed by the Principal or Deputy Principal – Wellbeing.
Key Selection Criteria
The successful applicant will need to meet the following key selection criteria:
• A demonstrated understanding and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school and its mission.
• Up to date knowledge of wellbeing practices and procedures as implemented at John Paul College.
• Perseverance, sensitivity, compassion, and patience when dealing with complex and difficult situations.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of the principles of restorative practice.
• Empathy and commitment to the learning needs of John Paul College students.
• A high level of discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• A proven record as an exemplary teacher.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, personably and effectively.
Conditions and Remuneration
• Level of responsibility: POL 3.
• Time allowance: 0.318 FTE (14 / 44 periods per cycle).
• The position is employed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Victorian Catholic Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022 and any subsequent amendments and industrial agreements.
• This role is subject to ongoing review and may change to suit the requirements of John Paul College.
Assistant Head of Year (7, 8 & 9)
Purpose of Position
The Assistant Heads of Year (7, 8 and 9) will provide support to the Heads of Year to lead the pastoral care of students and monitoring of general wellbeing including academic progress. The Assistant Heads of Year (7, 8 and 9) are members of the Pastoral Care Team and report to the Heads of Year (7, 8 and 9), Head of Middle School Wellbeing and the Deputy Principal Wellbeing.
The Assistant Heads of Year (7, 8 and 9) are required to be familiar with and comply with the College’s Child Safety Policy and the Student Code of Conduct. The Assistant Heads of Year (7, 8 and 9) will provide students with a child-safe environment, which will proactively monitor and support student wellbeing and exercise pastoral care in a manner which reflects school values.
Specific Responsibilities
The specific responsibilities of the Director of Faith and Mission are:
• Implementation of Pastoral Care Policy and Code of Conduct
• Pastoral Care
• Management
• Special House and Year Level Events
• Other duties as directed.
Specific Tasks
Implementation of Pastoral Care Policy and Code of Conduct
• Supports classroom teachers with ongoing discipline/pastoral care issues.
• Ensures school policies are being adhered to by students.
• Assists the other Heads of Year (7, 8 & 9) with student re-entry meetings after student removal from class.
• Issues consequences for breaches of the Pastoral Care Policy and Code of Conduct
• Works with Heads of Year (7, 8 & 9), pastoral teachers and parents to address challenging student patterns of behaviour.
• Assists the Heads of Year (7, 8 & 9) to manage the appropriate use of devices in the classroom, as per the e-learning policy.
Pastoral Care
• Supports the Heads of Year (7, 8 & 9) to be a daily presence in those areas of the college under their care.
• Provides support to the Heads of Year (7, 8 & 9) when dealing with student welfare concerns and assist with the coordination and liaising between relevant staff members such as Head of Middle School Wellbeing, Head of Counselling Services, Deputy Principal Wellbeing and Pastoral Care Teachers.
• Attends meetings as directed by the Head of Year (7, 8 & 9) in relation to specific student wellbeing and learning needs.
• Provides support and assistance to the Heads of Year (7, 8 & 9) when relevant staff require assistant to implement strategies to resolve ongoing student welfare concerns.
• Provides assistance to the Heads of Year (7, 8 & 9) regarding referring ongoing welfare concerns to the appropriate agencies.
• Provides staff with information relevant to the education and welfare of students experiencing difficulties.
• Liaises with the Head of Year (7, 8 and 9), Head of Counselling Services and Head of Middle School Wellbeing in the formulation and review of ongoing pastoral programs.
• Monitors student academic progress; and provide assistance to the Heads of Year (7, 8 & 9) when meeting with parents of students who are at academic risk.
• Attends PSG meetings (when required) with Heads of Year (7, 8 & 9), parent/s, PCT and Head of Stewart Centre.
• Assists the Heads of Year (7, 8 & 9) with monitoring and following up of student absences from classes and school.
• Participates in the transition program for students entering the College the following year.
• Attends Transition Information Evenings when required.
• Liaises with Pathway coordinators, VET, VCE, VCE VM to advise and organise appropriate educational pathways for students.
Management
• Provides assistants to the Heads of Year (7, 8 & 9) to manage procedures to monitor and modify student behaviour.
• Regularly updates SIMON regarding student, staff and parent correspondence, meetings and incidents.
• Assists in the organisation of year level assemblies and liturgical events as directed.
Special House and Year Level Events
• Assists the Head of Year (7, 8 and 9), and Head of Middle School Wellbeing with the coordination of Year Level based activities including but not limited to camps, retreats and activity programs.
• Attends and present awards at Awards night as required.
• Attends specific school events as required.
Other responsibilities as required
• It is anticipated that the Head of Senior School Wellbeing, at times be required to undertake other duties related to the role as directed by the Principal or Deputy Principal – Wellbeing.
Key Selection Critieria
The successful applicant will need to meet the following key selection criteria:
• A demonstrated understanding and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school and its mission.
• Up to date knowledge of wellbeing practices and procedures as implemented at John Paul College.
• Perseverance, sensitivity, compassion, and patience when dealing with complex and difficult situations.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of the principles of restorative practice.
• Empathy and commitment to the learning needs of John Paul College students.
• A high level of discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• A proven record as an exemplary teacher.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, personably and effectively.
Conditions and Remuneration
• Level of responsibility: POL 2
• Time allowance: 0.091 FTE (4 / 44 periods per cycle).
• The position is employed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Victorian Catholic Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022 and any subsequent amendments and industrial agreements.
• This role is subject to ongoing review and may change to suit the requirements of John Paul College.
