School Counsellor
Catholic Schools Office Diocese of Lismore
Laurieton
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 25 May 2021
Job overview
St Joseph’s Primary School – Laurieton
St Joseph’s Laurieton is a single stream school with modern facilities and services and is set within beautiful natural bushland surrounds. In addition to the physical aspects of the school, we aim to provide a friendly, stimulating, happy and safe environment to ensure all feel included and valued in our school community. Our fundamental purpose is “To be a Christ centred learning community where each person is known and valued.” There is a strong emphasis on living our school motto of ‘Courtesy, Faith and Diligence.”
We are looking for suitably qualified people for the following position:
School Counsellor
This position will be part time, temporary 2 days a week on a 3 year contract.
St Joseph’s operates around strong partnerships that are valued between parish, parents, staff and students. It is these strong ties that help each child feel safe and special within our school community.
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.
Criteria:
A knowledge and respect of the Catholic ethos and mission of the school.
A qualified clinical practitioner.
Actively promote proactive and preventative practices and initiatives.
Facilitate a coordinated approach to support students.
Demonstrate professional and ethical practices.
Applicants are asked to email the following documents to the Principal, Rick Galvin
rick.galvin@lism.catholic.edu.au
● Application Form (open document and click on VIEW / Edit to complete)
● Covering Letter/Resume addressing the Selection Criteria
● Academic Transcript/s
● Role description on next page
Applications must be received by 9:00 am Tuesday 25 May, 2021.
Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
About Catholic Schools Office Diocese of Lismore
- Catholic Schools Office Diocese of Lismore
- 3 Dawson Street, Lismore
- New South Wales
- 2480
- Australia
Mission: Enabling students to achieve the fullness of life
Vision: To strengthen Catholic identity and mission and support quality teaching and learning to promote optimal student outcomes.
The Diocese of Lismore extends along the coastal strip of NSW from Tweed Heads in the north to Laurieton in the south and Dorrigo to the west in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range.
Catholic education in the Diocese of Lismore is a long standing provider of school education on the north coast of New South Wales. 45 Catholic primary and secondary schools with a combined student enrolment of over 18,500 students, operate in all major urban centres and many smaller towns from Tweed Heads to Laurieton.
All Catholic schools seek to provide a comprehensive, quality education in a welcoming and secure environment.
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