<p>St Columba's Primary School, Adamstown is seeking a Permanent Part Time (14 hours per week) Pastoral Care Worker to join the team 20th April 2026.<br><br> St Columba's Primary School, Adamstown, is an extraordinary primary school with a long tradition of delivering quality educational experiences for students.<br> The strong school community enjoys a beautiful setting close to the city of Newcastle and its stunning beaches, while providing a balanced education that focuses on the academic, social, physical and spiritual needs of its students.<br><br><br><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" 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> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>pastoral care services<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>strategies that support the wellbeing of the broader school community. NSCP, 2019, 10. (Guidelines on NSW Arrangements for 2020–2022).<br><br> &nbsp;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> </ul>