Classroom Teacher Range 2
Core
Implement a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing for students, staff, and families in primary schools, acting as a key conduit for referral pathways rather than a direct clinical interventionist.
Role type
Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader (Qualified Teacher)
Builds
Whole-school capacity for mental health literacy, identification, promotion, and prevention strategies.
Domain
Education (Primary School) + Mental Health & Wellbeing
Required skills
Mental health literacy, curriculum development, stakeholder engagement, program implementation, referral coordination, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Experience in mental health strategies, knowledge of external community services, ability to influence school leadership
Technologies
Learning Communities Training framework, school planning tools
Responsibilities
Promote whole-school mental health approaches to students, staff, and families; Support teachers to embed evidence-based mental health strategies; Coordinate internal and external referral pathways for students requiring intervention; Collaborate with leadership to embed mental health into school planning; Work with regional staff and external agencies to coordinate targeted support.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC