<p>The role of the School Counsellor is to assist in meeting the needs of students, families and staff in ways which will enhance the wellbeing and development of the School community. In order to achieve this, the School Counsellor will work closely with those in key roles of Pastoral Care and Learning Support; Deputy Principal, Heads of School, Welfare Coordinators, Year Advisers and Learning Support Coordinators. This position reports to the Principal via the Deputy Principal. </p><p><b>The successful applicant needs to: </b></p><p> </p><p>1. be an Evangelical/Protestant Christian who is active in their own church and wholeheartedly subscribes to the School’s Educational Creed as found on our website www.tyndale.edu.au under Our School, Educational Creed. </p><p>2. have a minimum of diploma level qualifications in counselling or pastoral care </p><p>3. have previous counselling or pastoral experience </p><p>4. have a warm, friendly and professional manner that is able to engage students and staff and set them at ease, particularly when discussing difficult matters. </p><p>5. be able to maintain confidential counselling records and abide by privacy legislation whilst at the same time keeping the Principal and Deputy Principal informed about student and staff matters. </p><p>6. be willing to engage in regular professional development and participate in school counsellor network meetings </p><p>7. have a can-do attitude and a willingness to work as part of a team </p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p>Depending on the level of qualifications, this position is classified under the NSW Christian Schools General Staff Multi-Enterprise Agreement as a Wellbeing Services Grade 2a or 2b position. This is a “Term Time” only position and does not work in school holiday periods. </p><p> </p><p>The anticipated commencement date would be in Term 1, 2019. </p><p> </p><p>Tyndale Christian School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will need to provide the new NSW Working with Children Check, and sign a Statutory Declaration under the oaths Act 1990 (NSW) under section 40A of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. </p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><b>To apply for this position, please submit an application form, which is available <a href="https://www.tyndale.edu.au/_literature_202079/Application_Form_-_General_Staff" rel="nofollow">here</a>, from the School Office or at <a href="http://www.tyndale.edu.au/ourschool/employment" rel="nofollow">www.tyndale.edu.au/ourschool/employment </a>(“Application Form - General Staff”). </b></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p>Please enclose a full CV and details of 3 confidential referees (minister, employer, and colleague) to: </p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p>The Principal, Locked Bag 35, BLACKTOWN NSW 2148 </p><p>or email to office&#64;tyndale.edu.au </p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p>For further information, please phone our Principal’s PA, Mr Chris Bussey, on 02 8811 7800. </p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Applications close at 4.00pm on Friday, 8 February 2019 </b></p><p><br /></p>