Primary Chaplain

Westside Christian College; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-resourced facilities

Supportive team culture

Leadership that values wellbeing

Job summary

Westside Christian College is seeking an experienced Chaplain to support Primary students (P-6) with their social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. This maternity backfill role is 2 days per week (Thursday and Friday) and involves coordinating welfare initiatives, meeting with parents, and delivering talks to promote resilience and faith-based wellbeing.

You will join a professional team dedicated to care, belonging and holistic student development, reporting to the Head of Primary and

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification such as Certificate IV in Pastoral Care, Youth Work or Chaplaincy, or an equivalent or higher.
• Strong empathy and ability to support students’ wellbeing.
• Excellent communication with students, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students to discuss social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
• Coordinate student welfare events and initiatives.
• Meet with parents to discuss concerns about their child’s wellbeing.
• Assist teachers with strategies for wellbeing and coping with primary schooling.
• Deliver talks or devotions to promote wellbeing.
• Attend camps and extracurricular events as needed.
• Work with Head of Primary and other Chaplains.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Education

Pastoral care cert (IV) or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Primary Team – Inspire and Empower Young Learners!

You Will Love Working With Us

At Westside, we are committed to ensuring every student feels cared for, experiences a strong sense of belonging, and is empowered to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for an experienced Chaplain who can work alongside our Primary students (Grades P-6) and encourage and support them in their spiritual and personal journey.

As a Chaplain, you are an important part of a professional team of staff that have a passion for teaching young people and helping them be resilient, emotionally-aware and spiritually strong. You have excellent communication skills, are team-orientated, show a willingness to embrace the challenges of a changing educational context and are reliable, trustworthy, and ethical. All of our staff understand, support and uphold the Statement of Faith that underpins our College ethos.

Your Role

This position is a maternity back fill for 12 months, working 2 days per week (Thursday and Friday) with duties include;

• Meet with students to talk about their social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing
• Coordinate and assist with student welfare events and initiatives, including fundraising days, etc.
• Meet with parents as needed to discuss concerns or issues regarding their child’s wellbeing
• Assist classroom teachers in developing strategies to help students cope with Primary schooling
• Deliver talks, devotions or other presentations to staff, parents or students to promote social, emotional or spiritual wellbeing
• Complete risk-assessments and other file notes to maintain accurate student records and notes as needed
• At times, attend College camps and extra-curricular events to support the aims and objectives of their role
• This position reports to the Head of Primary, and will work collaboratively with other Chaplains in the Primary school.

About You

• A relevant qualification, such as Certificate IV in Pastoral Care, Youth Work or Chaplaincy, or an equivalent or higher qualification, particularly in the area of ‘making appropriate referrals’ and ‘mental health’
• Strength, patience and enthusiasm in working with students, especially in providing chaplaincy support for teenagers
• Empathy, care and concern for young people and a knowledge of the issues and challenges they face as teenagers, especially in the realms of mental health, Christian living and personal care
• A strong understanding of the Bible, and the Christian faith to model and talk about a Christian worldview
• Experience in helping students with significant personal difficulties and emotional challenges to make good choices and look after themselves
• Well-developed communication skills, to work smoothly with students, their teachers and their parents

Why Join Us

• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Well-resourced facilities
• Leadership that values wellbeing and innovation.

Non-teaching applicants must hold a current Blue Card or be eligible to obtain a Blue Card before commencing employment with the College. Applicants must have a practising Christian faith and be actively involved in a church. For more information, please review the Statement of Faith and Staff Lifestyle Requirements available on the Application Form for this position, published on the College website.

The College reserves the right to perform additional qualification, criminal history or other relevant background checks as necessary to this position and you will be notified of any relevant checks if you are offered a position at the College.