Miss Pascoe, 2007’s Ralph Swimwear Model of the Year, will return to the newstand with a bang on Monday, featuring on the cover of Zoo Weekly.

The raunchy, nautical-themed photo shoot is a far cry from the 27-year-old’s day job in which she looks after children at a Border day care centre.

But Miss Pascoe is in no doubt where her heart lies.

“Modelling is not my first love, it’s always just been a bit of fun,” she said.

“My first love is working with kids.

“I love being on stage — I used to be in the Australian ballet and I miss being on stage and performing.

“The photography gives me a way of expressing myself and being creative.”

But not all of it is fun.

“I worked on this shoot for 7? hours straight and in that time you have to hold poses for ages,” Miss Pascoe said.

“My back and thighs are always really sore the next day.”