Pastoral Care Worker - Merewether Beach
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time
Applications Close: 28 May 2025
Holy Family Primary School, Merewether Beach is seeking a Permanent Part-Time (14 hours per week) Pastoral Care Worker to join the team.
<p>Holy Family Primary School, Merewether Beach is seeking a Permanent Part-Time (14 hours per week) Pastoral Care Worker to join the team.<br><br>
Holy Family Primary School, Merewether Beach is located in the heart of Newcastle.<br>
The location of Merewether Beach has previously been named as Australia’s ‘best city beach’ with one of the most spectacular stretches of coast in Australia.<br>
Enjoy the lifestyle of relaxed beachside living along with convenient access to Newcastle’s CBD, a perfect hotspot for those looking for the ultimate see change.<br>
A school of 241, Holy Family Primary School provides a place where the creative and individual talents of each student and teacher is greatly appreciated, embraced and encouraged.<br>
Our school has a strong focus on community and is committed to supporting each individual student and teacher.<br><br><br><br><a href="https://mncatholic.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/HR-HumanResourcesTeamSite-Active-PositionDescriptionLibrary/EfmO6jqi-D5HkzXb3sYHed8BWabbmvfEWhCZWdLzPC4zuA?e=AYGC7M"><strong>POSITION DESCRIPTION</strong></a><br><br>
Pastoral care is defined in the Project Agreement with the Commonwealth Government as the practice of looking after the personal needs of students, not just their academic needs, through the provision of general spiritual and personal advice.<br><br>
Pastoral care workers support the Pastoral Care of students by providing:<br>
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<li>pastoral care services<br>
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<li>strategies that support the wellbeing of the broader school community. NSCP, 2019, 10. (Guidelines on NSW Arrangements for 2020–2022).<br><br>
The role of the pastoral care worker will vary depending on the needs of the individual schools and their communities. Therefore, schools are encouraged to shape the role of the position according to local needs and the capacities of the incumbent.</li>
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