<p>At Christ the King, we strive to create successful learners who are empowered to be creative, confident, independent and responsible participants in our world.&nbsp;</p> <p>Our school caters to an enrolment of approximately 230 students of diverse multicultural backgrounds. Approximately 20 different nationalities with 16 different languages are represented in the student population of Christ the King Primary School, with Vietnamese and other Asian cultures being the predominant groups. The majority of students are from non-English speaking backgrounds.<br></p> <p>The role of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader is to focus on the promotion and prevention of mental health and wellbeing through implementation of programs, approaches and initiatives based on the needs of the school.</p> <p>This includes:</p> <ul> <li>promoting a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing to students, staff and families</li> <li>supporting teachers and school staff to expand their capacity to embed evidence-based mental health strategies, interventions and programs and build mental health literacy to identify and support primary school students with mental health concerns</li> <li>implementing effective mental health strategies aligned to social and emotional learning in the curriculum, and whole-school approaches to health, wellbeing, teaching and learning initiatives</li> <li>embedding evidence-based training and resources across the school to build the capability of staff to better identify and support students</li> <li>collaborating with school staff to inform, influence and provide input into teaching and learning relating to mental health and wellbeing</li> <li>working with school leadership and wellbeing teams to embed whole-school approaches to mental health into school planning and strategic processes</li> <li>coordinating clear referral pathways internally (within school) and externally (to community services) for students identified as requiring further assessment and intervention</li> <li>proactively working with school wellbeing and leadership teams, teachers, parents/carers and other external agencies to coordinate targeted mental health support for primary school students</li> <li>contributing to the school’s existing wellbeing team.</li> <li>See attachement for full role description&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Mental Health and Wellbeing Leaders should have suitable teaching qualifications and registrations with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.</p> <p>A qualification in student wellbeing or mental health is desirable but not required.</p> <p>Training for the role will be provide by the Faculty of Education at University of Melbourne, supported by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.&nbsp;</p> <p>We invite you to visit our beautiful school and be witness to our welcoming community.&nbsp;<br></p> <p>It is recommended that applicants view the school's website for any other relevant information.</p> <p>Applicants should provide a one page introductory letter and no more than a two page CV covering their experience and referees.</p> <p>We are a child safe school</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p>