Youth Chaplain - Gawler River School

• Play a Vital Role in the Spiritual Life and Wellbeing of Students
• Benefit from the Collegiate support of an experienced Chaplaincy Team
• Join a Vibrant School Team
• A College with Exceptional Staff and Outstanding Sense of Community

Trinity College is a multi-site, independent, co-educational Anglican College founded in a liberal educational tradition in northern Adelaide. We are open to all who want their children educated in a caring and Christian tradition regardless of economic status, ability or religious affiliation. We provide exceptional facilities, support inspirational and expert staff with a passion for education, and deliver an outstanding sense of community.
A part-time position exists in a specialised role working alongside the ordained Chaplain and the pastoral care staff of the College to provide an extra level of support to students of the College. This position is 2 x 7.5-hour days over 40 weeks; with the arrangement of hours being negotiated to suit the successful candidate. This position is available for immediate filling.
Key accountabilities include:
Youth Chaplains are responsible for supporting the spiritual, social, and emotional wellbeing of students regardless of faith or beliefs. A Youth Chaplain must be able to provide support for a range of day to day matters affecting the school community and communicate effectively with a diverse group of people. They can become involved in a wide variety of work tasks including health, social and values education and emotional support. It is expected that the Youth Chaplain supports and works with the Principal, the College Chaplains and pastoral care staff to refer students to appropriate services when required.
What you will need to succeed:

• a Certificate IV in Youth Work; or
• a Certificate IV in Pastoral Care; or
• an equivalent qualification which must include competencies in 'mental health' and making appropriate referrals

Desirable:

• Work experience in the education/school sector, in particular student support
• Knowledge of College policies, procedures and work systems

A copy of the job description can be seen as part of the online application process via the link. In the online application you will be asked to upload a cover letter and a resume and also to upload a video in response to a specific question.
Please be aware that the there are some mandatory conditions to meet before commencing employment, which include:

• Working with Children Check
• Agreeing to the Trinity College Child Safe Policies
• Training in Responding to Risk of Harm, Abuse and Neglect in Education and Care settings

How to apply:
To be considered for a position, please lodge your application by clicking 'Apply Now' below.
Online applications, when uploaded to the portal should be addressed to:
Mr Nick Hately
The Head
Trinity College Gawler Inc.
The closing date for online applications is Monday 12th February, 2024 at 4pm, however, we reserve the right to progress or confirm applicants before this date.
Extra information:
For enquiries about the nature of this position, please contact Rick Jarman, Principal - Trinity College Gawler River (phone 8284 6034).
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