Catholic Identity Leader - Religious Education Curriculum 2027

Padua College - Victoria; Mornington; Sur place; AUD 80 000 - 118 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Padua College on the Mornington Peninsula seeks a Catholic Identity Leader – Religious Education Curriculum to drive the strategic direction of RE curriculum across the campus and across four campuses. The role combines leadership with ongoing teaching appointment, and aligns with MACS Vision for Leadership.

The successful candidate will model faith-filled, relational leadership, build staff capacity, and connect high-quality teaching to student engagement and outcomes, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Requires involvement with Catholic identity and leadership in Religious Education.
• Experience in curriculum leadership and working within a Catholic school context.

Responsabilités

• Lead development and implementation of the Religious Education curriculum across the College.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to promote high-quality teaching and student outcomes.
• Promote accreditation pathways to Teach Religious Education or Lead in a Catholic School.

Description du poste

Catholic Identity Leader - Religious Education Curriculum 2027

Padua College is a thriving Catholic Secondary School on the Mornington Peninsula, with 2500 students across four campuses. We believe purpose resides in every student, and so nurture each student’s potential, supporting them to grow in character, discover talents, and embrace their unique callings.

About the role

Applications are sought for the position of Catholic Identity Leader – Religious Education Curriculum- POL 3. This is a 3 year tenured Position of Leadership in conjunction with an ongoing teaching appointment.

Padua College provides a contemporary Catholic secondary co-education for young people within the regions of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Bay. Our College was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and is named after St Anthony of Padua. In partnership with our students, staff, parents, parishes and the wider community, Padua College gives witness to the Christian faith in our Catholic tradition. We aim to be a positive, creative, hope-filled learning community where Catholic values and spirit are shared and the sacred dignity of each person is nurtured.

The North Star is our guiding direction. It encompasses our “why” at Padua College as we align our vision and action. It inspires, challenges, and provides direction.

We want every person to:

recognise and utilise their God-given talents;

be the best they can be; and

make a positive impact on their world.

Our Core Values:

a) We welcome and affirm

b) We inspire growth of the whole person

c) We create a love of learning

d) We build positive relationships

f) We show compassion for those in need

g) We reconcile and forgive

h) We work for a just and peaceful world

The Catholic Identity Leader - Religious Education (RE) Curriculum works with the Vice Principal – Mission, Formation and Social Justice to develop and implement the strategic direction of the Religious Education curriculum of the College. The Catholic Identity Leader - Religious Education Curriculum is responsible for the leadership of the Religious Education curriculum at the College and collaborates with the Vice Principal – Mission, Formation and Social Justice to promote and connect high-quality teaching to student engagement, successful learning, and positive student outcomes on the campus. Informed by MACS Vision for Leadership, the Catholic Identity Leader - Religious Education Curriculum models faith-filled, relational leadership that honours the dignity of every person, develops staff capacity, and strengthens Religious Education to support students’ learning, faith understanding, and personal growth.

The Catholic Identity Leader - Religious Education Curriculum works in collaboration with the Vice Principal – Mission, Formation and Social Justice, the Vice Principal – Learning and Teaching, Learning and Pedagogy Leaders, Instructional Coaches and Catholic Identity Leaders on all campuses to lead curriculum and program development and oversee course provision to ensure the efficient management and administration of the Religious Education Learning Area across the Campus and the College.

The Catholic Identity Leader - Religious Education Curriculum, together with the Vice Principal – Mission, Formation and Social Justice, develops, implements and leads whole school professional learning in relation to Catholic Identity and in the area of Religious Education that builds knowledge, understanding and capacity of staff to obtain their Accreditation to Teach Religious Education or Lead in a Catholic School, or VCEA Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School.

The Catholic Identity Leader - Religious Education Curriculum works closely with all members of the Mission Identity Team and all staff and is a member of the Faith Team Executive and Learning Leaders. The Catholic Identity Leader - Religious Education Curriculum will support the mission and vision of the school and ensure the college values are reflected in the way they work.

The Catholic Identity Leader - Religious Education Curriculum is responsible to the Principal and reports directly to the Vice Principal - Mission, Formation and Social Justice.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The responsibilities of the Catholic Identity Leader - Religious Education Curriculum include but are not limited to:

• collaborating with the Director of Educational Initiatives, Instructional Coaches, Learning and Pedagogy Leaders, Mission Identity Team, and the staff within their team to ensure the development and implementation of a rigorous Religious Education Learning program including individual courses, and their reflection of the principles of Padua College’s Learning and Teaching Framework, Instructional Model and MACS Vision for Instruction;
• in collaboration with the Vice Principal - Staff, Strategy and Development, implementing and leading whole school staff professional learning in relation to the RE Learning Area, informed by research and evidence, to improve learning outcomes;
• in collaboration with the Mission Identity Team and relevant College leaders and teams, supporting and strengthening the Catholic identity of the College through the leadership and facilitation of prayer, liturgy, faith formation, retreats, and social justice initiatives;
• ensuring the Respectful Relationships curriculum at Padua College is taught from an authentically Catholic perspective, aligned with Church teaching and MACS directions. Working with wellbeing, faculty, and Religious Education key stakeholders, curriculum is grounded in the dignity of every person, created in the image and likeness of God, and makes explicit the Gospel values and Catholic Social Teaching that give its goals of respect, equality, and safety their deepest meaning; and
• performing other duties and implementing decisions as requested by the Principal or the College Improvement Team.

Teachers are supported by the Department Heads, Learning Leaders, the Assistant Heads of Campus (Learning and Pedagogy), Deputy Principals/Directors of Campus (Heads of Campus), and the Vice Principal (Learning and Teaching) across the College in the development, implementation, and teaching of the curriculum.

They are also supported by the House Coordinators, Assistant Heads of Campus (Student Wellbeing and Growth), the Deputy Principals/Directors of Campus (Heads of Campus) and the Vice Principal – Students, in the pastoral care and discipline of students, as well as the smooth and effective management of classes.

SALARY REMUNERATION: According to the CEMEA 2022, $79,589.00 - $118,063.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.

A Position of Leadership 3 is $9,629.00 per annum.

Applications for this position close at10.00am Friday 30 October 2026.

All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt by return email.

Shortlisted candidates will receive further communication from the College regarding the position.

The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications for the vacancy to be submitted as soon as possible.

Padua College is a Child Safe School and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. For teaching positions successful applicants will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration and for non-teaching positions successful applicants will be subject to a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.

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