School Counsellor
St Carthage’s Primary School LISMORE
Lismore
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
Job overview
Applications are invited from suitably qualified people for the following position: School Counsellor
This position will be full time, 5 days a week for three years.
Commencing 27 January 2021 through to 25 January 2024.
St Carthage’s is a school that has a rich history and an exciting future. We believe that as a school community we are at the heart of the Church’s mission, making connections between life, faith and culture. As a Catholic School, we believe we have four dimensions to our being - Spiritual, Emotional, Intellectual and Physical.
We seek to create a school community where all members feel welcome, valued and develop a sense of belonging. The sense of belonging to a community is essential if all are to grow in self-esteem and confidence in our uniqueness. 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.
How to Apply:
Please refer to this position vacancy on our website to access the Role Description, Selection Criteria and other relevant documents: lism.catholic.edu.au/current-positions-vacant
Applicants are asked to email the following documents to the Principal,
Janelle Heffernan: stcarth@lism.catholic.edu.au
Application Form
Covering Letter that addresses the Selection Criteria
Current Resume
Academic Transcript/s
Closing Date for Applications: 4.00pm Monday 31st August, 2020.
Enquiries: recruitment@lism.catholic.edu.au
Child Protection Legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Information on how to Register for Employment in the Lismore is available on the Catholic Schools Office website http://www.lism.catholic.edu.au/employment/employment-information/
About St Carthage’s Primary School LISMORE
- St Carthage’s Primary School LISMORE
- 2 Dawson Street, Lismore
- New South Wales
- 2480
- Australia
St Carthage’s Primary School is a Catholic primary school, located in Lismore in New South Wales, catering to students from kindergarten to Year 6. Established in 1886 with an enrolment of 70 students by the Presentation Sisters, the school is now one of the largest primary schools in the Lismore Diocese. The Marist Brothers were also involved with the school from 1911 to 1996.
Principal
Janelle Heffernan
Facilities
St Carthage’s has 24 recently refurbished classrooms equipped with computers and a majority with air conditioning. The library is modern and thoroughly resourced with networked PCs. The school also has a special ed unit, a new school hall, music tuition and a bank of musical instruments, and spacious grounds with ovals, playground equipment and a new sand pit.
Curriculum
The curriculum at St Carthage’s provides comprehensive learning programs based on the Board of Studies and Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) syllabuses for primary education. The Key Learning Areas taught are mathematics, English, science and technology. Other subject areas include HSIE, creative arts and personal development, health and PE.
School ethos
St Carthage’s has a keen focus on Catholic values and creating a strong faith community within those values. The school places a strong emphasis on developing every individual student and provides opportunities and thorough support in academic, cultural and sporting achievements. The connection with the St Carthage’s Cathedral Parish fosters the community spirit between students, staff and parents.
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