Wellbeing Coach
Melbourne Girls Grammar
South Yarra
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Term 1 2020
Job overview
The Melbourne Girls Grammar Senior Years Program is responsive to the world our girls will live, study and work in beyond graduation: we focus on developing an enterprising mindset so that our girls are academically, emotionally and socially ready for the pace and complexity of global lives. It builds on the current curriculum and wellbeing provisions, providing a sophisticated, integrated experience of academic, co-curricular and wellbeing programs.
We are looking for a dynamic and outstanding Wellbeing Coach, to join the Senior Years Wellbeing Coaching Team.
The successful applicant is passionate about making connections that support students to be independent and resilient learners.
Wellbeing Coaches are non-teaching staff specialized in counselling and/or
health qualifications or have an outstanding record working in pastoral care and are ready for this next move.
Reporting to the Director of Senior Years, the Wellbeing Coach will be responsible for:
- guiding the student in optimising their opportunities, academic and co-curricular
- tracking and profiling the student’s holistic progress
- collaborating with other Wellbeing service professionals to provide all-round care for our students.
- providing wellbeing sessions that are group and cohort-specific
- formative feedback within our Wellbeing ecosystem for students they coach
This highly motivated individual will have:
- the ability to coach, influence and inspire young people
- knowledge of best practice for the wellbeing of young people and a high level of confidentiality
- excellent interpersonal skills including a demonstrated ability to consult and interact with students, parents and staff
- outstanding teamwork skills and mindset, initiative, drive and integrity.
- a related tertiary qualification in the area of health and wellbeing of young people is desirable
The notebook computer and our LMS are an integral part of the teaching and learning process. Knowledge and implementation of a variety of online and multimedia programs to support student learning and development is highly desirable.
Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to school policies including the Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and Child Safety Statement as listed below.
Child Safety Statement: Melbourne Girls Grammar
- has zero tolerance for child abuse
- actively works to listen to and empower children
- has systems to protect children from abuse, and will take all allegations and concerns very seriously and responds to them consistently in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures
- is committed to promoting physical, emotional and cultural safety for all children
- is committed to providing a safe environment for all children
How to Apply
Applicants must hold a current Working with Children Check or be in the process of obtaining one, in order to work at Melbourne Girls Grammar.
Applications close 9.00am, Friday 1 November 2019
Applications must include a covering letter, resume and a completed employment application form including the details of 3 referees. Please forward your application via email and addressed to:
The Principal
Dr Toni E. Meath
Melbourne Girls Grammar
86 Anderson Street
SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141
employment@mggs.vic.edu.au
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About Melbourne Girls Grammar
Melbourne Girls Grammar is an independent day and boarding school for girls, located in South Yarra in Victoria.
It is a place where challenge and choice create opportunities for every student to discover who she is meant to be. A leader in girls’ education since 1893, our School has built an outstanding reputation for excellence, enabling students to develop with confidence and independence. World-class learning programs, state-of-the-art facilities and an extensive co-curricular program inspire each student to achieve their best in the classroom and beyond.
MGGS provides educational excellent to over 1000 students aged 3-18 across its 2 Melbourne CBD campuses.
Principal
Mr Toni E. Meath
Facilities
The school has two campuses; Merton Hall and Morris Hall. The boarding house, assembly hall, chapel, sports field, rowing facility and art, drama and science centres are located at Merton Hall.
The new world-class Artemis Centre – named after the mythical goddess who represents strength and good health – enables us to provide programs and resources that underpin our proactive approach to student wellbeing.
Construction of the Artemis Centre commenced on the site (formerly the Tom Thomas Building) in May 2015 and was completed in July 2017. The result is an extraordinary building featuring highly sophisticated engineering and elegant finishes, tastefully melding a contemporary façade with traditional elements of the Anderson Street campus.
Curriculum
Melbourne Girls Grammar has four student programs: early learning, junior years, middle years and senior years. The early learning program combines play and intentional learning in preparation for primary school. The junior years focus on team-building skills, cultural, social and personal development. Academia and wellbeing are combined in the middle years, where students consider ethics, community and global challenges. The senior program aims to develop independent learners, who have access to learn and specialise in a wide variety of disciplines. Melbourne Girls Grammar co-curricular program encourages students to explore and identify new passions, with pathways catering to all academic levels.
School ethos
The school emphasises high expectations and the potential of students in academic and creative realms. Their core values are integrity, compassion, courage and self-discipline.
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