At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' wellbeing through coaching and proactive programs.
- Company: Tintern, a respected Melbourne school with a rich legacy.
- Benefits: Term time work, competitive salary, professional development, and discounted school fees.
- Other info: Ongoing full-time role starting Term 1, 2027.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young lives within a supportive community.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or Youth Work required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Student Wellbeing Coach (Secondary School)
With a legacy of almost 150 years of achievement, Tintern is one of Melbourne’s most respected schools, with students from our Early Learning Centre to Year 12.
At Tintern, we are committed to providing a workplace which encourages professional growth and opportunities for all staff.
We educate boys and girls from ELC to Year 12 in our Parallel Learning model – a crafted combination of single gender and co-educational learning.
Care for each student, a culture of personal and academic best, and excellent teaching all enable our students to maximise their influence on the world.
- Why Join Tintern
- Make a difference in young lives within a supportive, collaborative school community.
- Enjoy term time only work and a competitive salary package.
- Access professional development and growth opportunities.
- Discounted school fees for eligible families.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Student Wellbeing, you will provide short-term, strengths-based support through individual and small group coaching, helping students build resilience, emotional skills and positive relationships.
Working with school leaders and teaching staff, you will contribute to proactive wellbeing programs, workshops and initiatives across the School.
The role focuses on prevention and early intervention, including identifying emerging needs, facilitating referrals where appropriate and maintaining confidential records.
This is an ongoing full time position, working term time only, effective Term 1, 2027
About You
You will bring a warm, student-centred approach, with
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Youth Work or Counselling, with current professional registration and/or membership of the relevant professional or accreditation body, as applicable.
- Experience building positive relationships with young people and an understanding of adolescent development.
- Knowledge of student wellbeing, the Victorian Child Safe Standards and mandatory reporting requirements.
- Strong communication, presentation, organisational and documentation skills.
- A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in schools, wellbeing program delivery or coordinating wellbeing events and student initiatives will be highly regarded.
Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
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Student Wellbeing Coach in Melbourne employer: Tintern Grammar
Tintern Grammar is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and supportive work environment in the picturesque setting of Ringwood East. With a strong commitment to professional development, staff are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to a rich school culture that values care, collaboration, and student engagement. The school's legacy of excellence in education, combined with its focus on fostering meaningful connections among staff and students, makes it a rewarding place to build a career in teaching.
