Job Description
About the Role:
Tradewind is excited to partner with a vibrant F-9 school in Point Cook, Melbourne's west, to recruit a passionate Primary Wellbeing Specialist Teacher for a part-time (2 days per week, set days), role starting from now.
This role is perfect for an educator committed to fostering student wellbeing and supporting social-emotional growth in the lower to middle primary years. You'll join a warm, forward-thinking school community that embraces the International Baccalaureate framework-nurturing global perspectives, creativity, and a love of lifelong learning.
With excellent facilities, a supportive leadership team, and a collaborative environment, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the flexibility of part-time work.
Key duties:
- Implement programs and lessons that focus on student wellbeing, covering areas like emotional regulation, resilience, stress management, and self-care.
- Lead lessons that teach students about respect, empathy, and healthy relationships. This includes educating them about consent, conflict resolution, and gender equality.
- Encourage positive student interactions and behaviour, teaching students to develop mutual respect, tolerance, and understanding of differences in a diverse society.
- Identify students who may need extra support with emotional wellbeing or relationships and provide interventions, possibly involving counsellors or external resources.
- Demonstrate positive communication, empathy, and respectful relationships in your interactions with students, staff, and the wider school community.
Skills & Experience:
- Must have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Must have VIT registration or are in the process of obtaining this
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching Primary in Australia/NZ/Placement experience essential
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- Part time- 2 days a week- Tuesday/Friday, starting from mid-August
- Join another teacher within this unique specialist teaching area
- Work alongside approachable and transparent leadership in a nurturing environment
- Enjoy a competitive salary aligned with your experience, expertise, and commitment
The School:-
- Accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School committed to global educational standards.
- Approximately 1500 students from Foundation to Year 9, fostering a diverse and vibrant learning community.
- Excellent facilities that enhance both teaching practices and student engagement.
- Supportive leadership and close-knit teams promoting effective collaboration and personalised support.
- Extensive professional development opportunities to support continuous growth and innovation.
Why work with Tradewind?
The Benefits:
- Work with an organisation that is relentless in securing quality opportunities in a personalised way
- Relevant and real information about roles
- No joining fees/other fees
- Resume and Key Selection Criteria assistance
- Interview tips and preparation provided
- Professional development by two Principal mentors on a consistent basis
Tradewind Australia is a specialist, education recruitment agency and is the preferred supplier of teachers for many schools across the greater Melbourne / Victoria region. We have a strong reputation for providing high-calibre teachers with fantastic contract opportunities and helping them to pursue rewarding careers. Our aim is to cultivate an excellent ongoing relationship with you throughout your growing career.
How to apply:
Follow the link provided
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact Tahlia on the Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110-0091 pr email Tahlia.schueren@twrecruitment.com.au
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
