Pastoral Care Worker
All Saints College - St Peter's Campus
Maitland
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
Job overview
| Location | MAITLAND All Saints College, St Peter's Campus | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 14 Hours | |
| Description | All Saints’ College, St Peters Campus is seeking a Part-time Temporary Pastoral Care Worker. The Pastoral Care Worker is responsible for the pastoral care and spiritual wellbeing of the students and staff. All Saints’ College, St Peter’s Campus is a Catholic community which offers a comprehensive co-educational experience for students in Years 7 to 10. Students transition from St Peter’s Campus to our senior campus at All Saints’ College St Mary’s for Years 11 and 12. The College serves the needs of families from the greater Maitland area and beyond. Teachers of the College are committed to providing high quality learning opportunities that are supported by an extensive range of well-being programs. |
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| Position Requirements | A chaplain is an individual who: i) Is recognised by the school community and appropriate governing body for the school as having skills and experience to deliver school chaplaincy to the school community ii) Is recognised through formal ordination, commissioning, recognised religious qualifications or endorsement by a recognised or accepted religious institution (Diocese of Maitland Newcastle); and iii) Meets the NSCP’s minimum qualification requirements a) A certificate 1V in Youth Work; or b) A certificate 1V in Pastoral care; or c) A Certificate 1V in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care; or d) An equivalent qualification (eg teacher or psychologist); and this Certificate or equivalent qualification must include competencies in ‘mental health’ and ‘making appropriate referrals.’ iv) Chaplains must also undertake professional learning in responding to and preventing bullying and cyberbullying training with the Office of the eSafety Commissioner. v) Pastoral care is the practice of looking after the pastoral needs of students, not just their academic needs, through the provision of general spiritual and personal advice. |
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| Essential Criteria | • have an understanding and willingness to support and follow the Catholic Identity and mission of the school. • have a good understanding of the Catholic School and the wider community • have good organisational and communication skills (with teachers, clergy, parents and students) • have an ability to collaborate and work effectively in teams • have an ability to work effectively in a school environment • have an ability to work closely with school principals and executive in achieving specific strategic goals • be competent and capable in monitoring and reporting requirements • Interpersonal skills • Understanding and compassion towards the marginalised • Prioritisation of the well- being of students and families • Comply with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 (NSW) and all related laws concerning child protection • Current Paid NSW Working with Children Check • Be prepared to participate in any reporting or NSCP evaluation requirements as requested by the school/sector. |
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| Desirable Criteria | • Seasons for Growth experience | |
| CommencementStarts | ASAP | |
| Finishing Date | 26/01/2023 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Monday 15 June, 2020 | |
| Instructions | Forward your Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter addressing selection criteria via email (preferred) as one pdf to the contact person. | |
| Contact | Name | Telephone |
| Wickham Nicholas (nicholas.wickham@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4933 6177 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Wickham Nicholas |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | To apply: Please provide your resume and a cover letter addressing the position requirements and criteria directly to Co-College Principal – Nick Wickham: nicholas.wickham@mn.catholic.edu.au Applications close: Monday 15th June, 2020. 3pm. *Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted* | |
About All Saints College - St Peter's Campus
- All Saints College - St Peter's Campus
- 9 Free Church Street, Maitland
- New South Wales
- 2320
- Australia
St Peter’s Maitland is a mixed, non-selective, Catholic secondary school in New South Wales, serving students from the age of 11-16. The secondary school is situated in Maitland, and is part of the multi-campus main school – All Saints College, along with St Mary’s Campus Maintalnd, serving students from the age of 16-18, and St Joseph’s Lochinvar, serving pupils from the age of 11-16.
St Peter’s Maitland was founded as an all-boy school in 1838, and has been at its present site since 1874. The school works closely with the Marist Brothers and the Diocese of Maitland Newcastle.
Principal
Mr Bernard Burgess
Facilities
The school has facilities including a library, science laboratories, modern classrooms, a computer suite and a sports hall.
Curriculum
St Peter’s Maitland offers a varied learning curriculum adhering with the national curriculum while at the same time giving space for individuals to specialise in areas of interest in Year 9 onwards, that will help benefit them for their future. Along with optional modules, which include Indonesian, visual design and dance, pupils also have the opportunity to undertake Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses, which require them to complete a work placement. The school also places a great emphasis on IT training, and has a bring your own device policy, allowing all pupils to learn in class with a computer.
School Ethos
St Peter’s Maitland is proud of its ethos, which is centred around the Catholic faith, with staff, students and families actively encouraged to seek their own faith journey. The school enjoys a close relationship with the local church and installs a strong sense of community spirit in each of its pupils, following the values of respect, love, truth, justice, integrity, compassion and honesty.
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