Role Description/Criteria
The Director of Wellbeing plays a pivotal role in cultivating respectful and safe relationships between students, staff and families. Working collaboratively, this position will work as part of team of Directors of Wellbeing who are responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating wellbeing strategies, policy and processes to support student engagement and preparedness for learning.
This role will support Year Level Leaders with the early identification of students at risk, and the implementation of appropriate interventions to address concerns relating to behaviour, attendance, participation, accountability and self-regulation. 听
As a mentor for both staff and students, the Director will clearly articulate the College鈥檚 expectations to students and families and champion the restorative process between students, staff and families.听 听
To be successful, we need an authentic role model, with an appreciation for the diversity and complexity of issues impacting young people, in particular those which may affect academic performance.听
At MacKillop College our teachers enjoy the benefit of a welcoming and supportive culture, contemporary teaching facilities and professional support which includes, a team of dedicated instructional coaches and teacher mentors. As a Catholic College, our teachers must have an active commitment to working in and supporting a school culture that reflects gospel values and a pastoral approach towards student and staff wellbeing.
The successful applicant will commence Term 1, 2025 as a permanent Teacher, with a position of leadership (POL 4 + 600 minutes of release time) allocated until January 2027.听 听
Our ideal Candidate will have听
- an ability to cultivate respectful relationships between students, staff and families
- a demonstrated ability to build the capacity of teachers to address wellbeing matters听 听
- ability to implement resolution and restorative processes 听
- outstanding communication skills, with a particular focus on displaying empathy听
Application 听
To apply for this role please visit听听and obtain an application form and position description. Applications must include:
- MacKillop College application for employment form
- a current Curriculum Vitae
- a covering letter, outlining your suitability for the position听
Completed applications can be emailed to听employment@mackillop.vic.edu.au听
Applications close: 21 October 2024听
Further information:听Michael Trainor, Director People & Culture on 0439 560 092.
MacKillop College promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all students
Application Procedures
https://www.mackillop.vic.edu.au/information/employment/