INTRODUCTION:

Join Our Team – Pastoral Care Worker (Permanent Part-Time)
St John’s Primary School, Lambton
Commencing: 13 October 2025 | Hours: 14 per week
St John’s Primary School, Lambton is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pastoral Care Worker to join our vibrant school community in a permanent part-time capacity.
At St John’s, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school is committed to supporting the wellbeing and holistic development of every child, fostering a culture of care, respect, and belonging.
As a Pastoral Care Worker, you will play a vital role in promoting student wellbeing, offering social and emotional support, and contributing to a positive school culture. You’ll work closely with staff, students, and families to help create a safe and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive.

Why Join St John’s?

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Commitment to evidence-based teaching and reflective practice
• Modern facilities and integration of 21st-century learning technologies
• A focus on nurturing the unique potential of every student

If you’re passionate about student wellbeing and want to make a meaningful impact in a caring school environment, we’d love to hear from you.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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.

Pastoral care workers support the Pastoral Care of students by providing:

• pastoral care services
• strategies that support the wellbeing of the broader school community. NSCP, 2019, 10. (Guidelines on NSW Arrangements for 2020–2022).

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.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Be a Catholic
• Have an understanding and willingness to support and follow the Catholic Identity and mission of the school, and have a good understanding of Catholic schools and the wider community
• Be an ethical, respected individual within and outside the school
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and work effectively in teams with the Principal, the Parish Priest or his representative, the teaching staff, parents, the Learning Support Teacher, Learning Support Assistants, the school Counsellor, and the broader community
• Demonstrate good organisational ability and proved capacity to work effectively in a school environment
• Be competent and capable in monitoring and reporting requirements of CSO and NSCP
• Ability to prioritise the wellbeing of students and families
• Comply with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 (NSW) and all related laws concerning child protection

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Completion of anaphylaxis training
• Meet NSCP minimum qualification requirements (a Certificate IV in Youth Work or Pastoral Care or equivalent)

Please refer the Job description for details