Pastoral Care Worker
Holy Spirit Primary School
Kurri Kurri
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
Job overview
| Location | KURRI KURRI Holy Spirit Primary School | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 14.35 Hours | |
| Description | The Pastoral Care Worker is responsible for the pastoral care and spiritual wellbeing of the students and staff of Holy Spirit Primary School, Kurri Kurri. | |
| 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 • have a minimum qualification in Certificate IV in Youth Work or Pastoral Care or equivalent qualification. These must include mental health related and making appropriate referrals unit/s of competency • Interpersonal skills • Understanding and compassion towards the marginalised • Prioritisation of the well- being of students and families. |
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| Desirable Criteria | • Counselling skills
• Seasons for Growth |
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| CommencementStarts | 29/1/19 | |
| Finishing Date | 20/12/19 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Friday 01 March, 2019 | |
| 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 |
| Paul O'Heir (paul.oheir@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4937 2165 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Paul O'Heir |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | The covering letter should address the criteria as outlined and contact details of your parish priest must be included. The preferred applicant will be required to complete the registration process for the Catholic Schools Office as well as the necessary Federal Police checks. Applications will be received at the school up to 3.00 pm on the closing date. | |
About Holy Spirit Primary School
- Holy Spirit Primary School
- Barton Street, Kurri Kurri
- New South Wales
- 2327
- Australia
Holy Spirit Primary School is a co-educational K-6 Catholic Primary School located in the Newcastle suburb of Kurri Kurri, north of Sydney, New South Wales. The school was established in 1908 by the Sisters of St Joseph, however its name was changed to its current title in 1991 bringing it inline with the Parish name. The current student population is 105.
Principal
Mr Paul O’Heir
Facilities
Holy Spirit Primary School is a small well-resourced primary school that offers welcoming and comprehensive learning environments for its students. A key feature of each classroom is the use of current technologies as the prevalent teaching and learning resource.
Curriculum
All curriculum content of Holy Spirit Primary School is drawn from the New South Wales Board of Studies syllabuses in the six Key Learning Areas. Religious Education is also a prominent component of the school’s overall teaching focus. Programs that focus on the individual needs of each student are differentiated as required and are a priority for all classroom teaching staff.
School ethos
The core values of Holy Spirit Primary School Kurri Kurri are based on the Gospels of Jesus Christ and the school motto of ”Peace and Justice”, is something which all community members strive to live each day. The school aims to instil the values of compassion, forgiveness, peace and justice as a means of ensuring a well-rounded education for all students.
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