Job Description
Positive Education & Wellbeing
The role encompasses the following key areas:
Lead the development of Positive Education and Leadership that is specific to the needs and essential character of Fortes Education, and its students;
Work in close association with the Director of Positive Education & Wellbeing and the Senior Leaders of the School in the development of Positive Education and Leadership;
Develop an understanding and promote awareness of staff well-being in the construct of positive education for all;
Cultivate a clear understanding of 21st Century Learning Skills and mechanisms for development;
Design, co-ordinate, direct and deliver Positive Education modules for both staff development and student learning;
Develop specific learning objectives and outcomes across a range of positive psychology-related topic areas.
Develop and distribute appropriate Positive Education resources.
Mentor and take an active role in the various student committees, especially the wellbeing portfolio and student leadership teams.
Manage the evaluation of programs
Support the development and implementation of student transition programs.
Advise the teachers in the application of student wellbeing practices and principles.
Develop a system of monitoring students at risk.
Keep abreast of the latest research and developments in educational psychology that provide and inform educational practice and positive education;
Liaise and consult with parents, staff and students concerning student wellbeing needs.
Create strong links between the Positive Education and National Curriculum to ensure complementary programs and practices.
Develops strong links with wellbeing services in order to appropriately support the wellbeing
program.
Leadership:
Play a lead role in maintaining and developing the Schools ethos, philosophy, values and standards among students, parents and staff;
Set and maintain standards of excellence
