Counsellor
Mount St John Primary School DORRIGO
Lismore
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
Job overview
St Mary’s Primary Bellingen and Mt St John Primary Dorrigo are small Catholic primary schools on the Mid North Coast. The schools foster a commitment to the individual student and provide opportunities for academic, cultural and sporting achievement. The schools see education as a partnership between parents, families, parish, community and the school.
The position is for 2 days a week at both schools.
SCHOOL COUNSELLOR
Part-time (4 days per week)
The School Counsellor position will be offered for three years commencing 28 January 2020 through to 26 January 2023.
The role of the School Counsellor is to support and assist school teams to better understand and manage student mental health issues, with a view to improving student outcomes.
As a School Counsellor, you will be an integral part of a school’s pastoral care support and will work with students, families, school staff and external agencies to maximise educational and wellbeing outcomes for students.
Selection Criteria to be addressed with your application:
• Current registration with Psychology Board of Australia; or membership of Australian Association of Social Workers Association or membership of PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)/ ACA (Australian Counselling Association).
• A strong understanding of the professional body’s ethical and legal requirements, especially in relation to working within a school setting.
• Excellent communication skills with the proven ability to work collaboratively with teaching teams, and to engage and relate to students, families and staff.
• Demonstrated understanding of child adolescent development and youth mental health interventions.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage caseloads.
• Willingness to take an active part in the full life of the school and to support, accept, and uphold the mission, teachings and ethos of the Catholic Church’s work in schools.
Desirable Criteria:
• Experience in providing evidence based interventions with children and young people, individually and in groups.
• Proven experience and ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations and to students presenting with complex needs.
• Experience or willingness to provide professional learning to school staff and families.
Applicants are asked to submit all documents as one PDF to the Principal:
Principal Nathan Trezise
nathan.trezise@lism.catholic.edu.au
- Covering letter that addresses the selection criteria.
- Catholic Schools Office application form
- Current Resume
- Academic transcript/s
All applications must be received by 3.00pm Friday 6 December 2019.
The successful applicant will be required to complete the registration for employment process with the Lismore Diocese in accordance with the Diocesan Website.
Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.
Information on how to Register for Employment in the Lismore Diocese is available on the Catholic Schools Office website http://www.lism.catholic.edu.au/employment/employment-information/
Attached documents
About Mount St John Primary School DORRIGO
- Mount St John Primary School DORRIGO
- Karabin Street, Dorrigo
- New South Wales
- 2453
- Australia
Mt St John’s Catholic Primary School is an independent, co-educational Catholic school catering to students from kindergarten to Year 6. The school has four classes and a current enrolment of 49 students.
Mt St John’s is located in the town of Dorrigo in the Northern tablelands of northern New South Wales. The school was founded by the Presentation Sisters, under the patronage of St John the Evangelist in 1924.
Principal
Nathan Trezise
Facilties
Mt St John’s School has a broad range of facilities to ensure teaching and learning experiences are maximised. The school is well resourced and classrooms are spacious, with modern facilities and equipment. Specialised facilities for sporting, cultural and other co-curricular activities are available for students to broaden their educational experiences.
Curriculum
Mt St John’s provides a comprehensive curriculum with a strong emphasis of literacy and numeracy programs. Lessons are tailored to meet the specific needs and interests of individual students. ICT is incorporated in teaching and practical learning in all curriculum areas, and the opportunity to participate in co-curricular activities enhances the schooling experience of all students.
School ethos
At Mt St John’s School, students are encouraged to participate in a wide range of opportunities to foster their faith experiences. The school motto "Learn, Grow and Celebrate Together" emphasises the community spirit within the school. Students are taught to respect themselves, others, property and the environment, to embrace all opportunities and challenges, and to consider the consequences and safety of others before they act.
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