<p><strong>Position:</strong>                      R-12 Assistant Head of Student Wellbeing</p><p><strong>Start Date:</strong>                   15 January 2024</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong>     3-year PAR leadership role with security of a full-time ongoing teaching position. </p><p>Tatachilla Lutheran College is an R-12 co-educational Christian school built on Kaurna Country set on 26 hectares of world-class rural beauty.</p><p>Education at Tatachilla is a hands-on, lived experience. Children are encouraged to use their natural strengths and resourcefulness to become lifelong contributors to the world around them and achieve personal excellence according to their individual abilities and areas of passion. We view our students as capable, continually growing, and empowered agents in their own lives and the lives of others.</p><p>The R-12 Assistant Head of Student Wellbeing will be part of a passionate community committed to nurturing the whole child. At the heart of student wellbeing is a sense of belonging and connection through relationships with others. Our approach to wellbeing is multi-faceted, incorporating restorative practices, executive function skills development, Keeping Safe Child Protection Curriculum, Positive Education, and a range of social skills programs. We believe that social and emotional literacy is essential for students to thrive and become resilient individuals. </p><p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE:</strong></p><p>We are seeking a compassionate and dynamic <strong>R-12 Assistant Head of Student Wellbeing</strong> to join our team. In this role, you will support the implementation of our wellbeing programs, ensuring students develop self-awareness and the skills needed to navigate the complexities of relationships, challenges, and change.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assume oversight of the implementation of R-12 Wellbeing programs.</li><li>Support Flourish Coordinators and Home Class Teachers in delivering wellbeing programs and personalised behaviour support.</li><li>Assist Heads of Years in operational matters related to student wellbeing.</li><li>Lead and mentor Flourish Leaders in wellbeing and behaviour support practices.</li><li>Manage student referrals to student counsellors and support the development of Wellbeing Support Plans.</li><li>Facilitate smooth transitions for students between sub-schools.</li><li>Ensure consistency in behaviour support practices R-12 in partnership with Heads of Years.</li><li>Engage in out-of-hours activities that enhance the College’s educational and community initiatives.</li><li>Foster strong partnerships with parents, recognising the importance of collaborative relationships in maximising student wellbeing and learning</li><li>Model spiritual leadership in all working relationships within the community;</li></ul><p><strong>ABOUT YOU:</strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications, Skills and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>A registered teacher with demonstrated competence in educational leadership. </li><li>Academic qualifications in keeping with the level of responsibility, preferably including postgraduate study.</li><li>Strong understanding of Lutheran values and a commitment to Christian education.</li><li>Proven experience in a wellbeing or pastoral care role across Reception to Year 12.</li><li>Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.</li><li>Experience in data analysis to inform wellbeing initiatives and review outcomes.</li></ul><p><strong>APPLICATION PROCESS:</strong></p><p>To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role to <a href="mailto:jobs&#64;tatachilla.sa.edu.au" rel="nofollow">jobs&#64;tatachilla.sa.edu.au</a>. Please address to the Director of People and Culture, Tatachilla Lutheran College. Applications close at <strong>9am on Monday, 21 October 2024.</strong></p><p>Detailed responsibilities of the role including the selection criteria is contained in the job and person specification, available via our website: <i><strong>https://www.tatachilla.sa.edu.au/community/employment</strong></i></p>