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Pastoral Care Worker

Pastoral Care Worker

St Catherine's Catholic College

Singleton

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Temporary

Job overview

Location SINGLETON St Catherine's Catholic College
Vacancy TypeTemporary Part Time
Hours/FTE10.5 Hours
Description The Pastoral Care Worker is responsible for the pastoral care and spiritual wellbeing of the students and staff.
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.
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
Have a relevant and valid NSW Working with Children Check
Be prepared to participate in any reporting or NSCP evaluation requirements as requested by the school/sector.
Desirable Criteria • Seasons for Growth
StartsASAP
Finishing Date18/12/20
Conditions of EmploymentSalary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017.
Applications Close Thursday 27 February, 2020
InstructionsForward your Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter addressing selection criteria via email (preferred) as one pdf to the contact person.
Contact Name Telephone
  Niamh Marzol (niamh.marzol@mn.catholic.edu.au) 6578 9600
Applications to:

By email (preferred):

Niamh Marzol
niamh.marzol@mn.catholic.edu.au

By post:

Principal
St Catherine's Catholic College
30-40 Combo Lane
SINGLETON 2330

Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info The covering letter should address the criteria as outlined and contact details of your referees 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 St Catherine's Catholic College

St Catherine’s was established as a K-12 school in 2000 and is unique in many respects: it is the only K-12 school in the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese and one of only a handful of K-12 systemic schools in NSW; it has a very close relationship with the Parish of St Patrick’s, Singleton and the Parish of St Brigid’s, Branxton, with an administration area shared by the School and Parish; the College is an integral part of the Parish, and parishioners participate in the many College activities; the College is also actively involved in the various parish ministries. Working closely with the Parish Priest, the principal is responsible for the leadership and overall direction of the school, consistent with Catholic teachings, principles and values and proven educational theory and practice. Under the principal’s leadership the school provides for the effective care and education of the students through facilitation of their spiritual, academic, social and personal development.

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