Religious Education Coordinator

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Bathurst; Manildra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Diverse opportunities

Work-life balance

Fitness Passport & salary packaging

Job summary

St Joseph's CPS, Manildra in NSW seeks an experienced Catholic Religious Education Coordinator to join the school leadership team. You will oversee the RE program, lead liturgical life, and foster a Catholic environment in collaboration with the Principal, clergy and parish.

You will develop scope and sequence for RE, mentor teachers, and support school improvement through professional learning communities, while building strong partnerships with families and the local parish.

Qualifications

• Must be a committed practicing Catholic with capability to lead a faith-filled school.
• Evidence of effective classroom teaching and curriculum design in RE.
• Ability to lead RE policy implementation and school-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise RE curriculum across the school in line with CEDB policies.
• Coordinate religious leadership, liturgy, and the school's sacramental life.
• Develop staff through mentoring and professional learning in RE.
• Foster collaboration with parish, clergy and families for faith formation.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Relationship building

Staff development

Collaboration

Education

University degree in Religious Education

Accreditation Category D or E

Job description

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Bathurst – Manildra NSW

Religious Education Coordinator | St Joseph's CPS, Manildra
Co-educational, Years K-6
Permanent Full-time Position, 1.00 FTE - Coordinator Level 1 (Initial two year contract)
Commencing: 28 January 2027

About the Role

St Joseph's CPS, Manildra is seeking an experienced and dedicated Catholic educator to join the school community. The Religious Education Coordinator is a key member of the leadership team of a Catholic school and exercises his or her ministry under the leadership of the Principal within the school leadership team, in collaboration with clergy, teachers, parents, Catholic Education staff and other members of the faith community who contribute to the life of the Catholic school.

The responsibilities of the Religious Education Coordinator in the Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst are drawn from three key domains of leadership:

Religious Leadership: Gives personal witness to Catholic values; articulates an understanding of the Catholic tradition; assists the principal to ensure the school community is visibly Catholic and works collaboratively with the Principal, Clergy and parish teams identifying, developing and leading opportunities to connect school and parish in the evangelising mission of the Church; leads the liturgical and prayer life of the school community; ensures a rich spiritual and sacramental life for all within the school community; and promotes a commitment to social justice as part of our call to missionary discipleship.

Educational Leadership: Exemplifies excellence in teaching in Religious Education that demonstrates knowledge of curriculum, student learning and pedagogical content knowledge; ensures curriculum requirements are in place to support a cohesive religious education program including scope and sequence and assessment practices; leads the ongoing development of effective and contemporary pedagogy in Religious Education; ensures inclusive teaching practices to support the learning of all students in religious education; and assists the principal in the implementation of a Catholic world view across the curriculum.

Enabling Leadership: Develops processes for the induction, mentoring, and overall leadership of RE teachers in collaboration with the principal; encourages and supports teachers to meet Religious Education accreditation requirements; works collaboratively with other members of the school’s faith formation team including but not limited to the youth minister, parish sacramental coordinator and others; actively engages parents/ carers in the spiritual and liturgical life of the school; and builds relationships within the local community, and the broader church, to promote social justice and a preferential option for the poor.

A copy of the position description can be found here.

About You (Selection Criteria)

You are a committed practicing Catholic.

You are accredited at least at Category D, but preferably at Category E or willingness to attain Category E in your first contract period (Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools Policy).

You have:

A personal commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Faith and ability to lead a school as a faith-filled Catholic community

The ability to nurture productive and positive relationships

The capacity to develop and maintain a cooperative relationship between Parish and school

Evidence of highly effective classroom teaching

Demonstrated expertise in curriculum design, particularly in the area of Religious Education and an ability to reflect the spirit of these documents in school-wide implementation

The capacity to lead initiatives within the school to oversee the implementation of all CEDB RE policies and requirements

Capacity to lead school improvement processes and enhance pedagogy within a professional learning community

Proven ability to advocate for, participate in, and lead strategies to support high-quality faith formation opportunities for colleagues

Effective time management and communication skills

The capacity to lead and develop staff at individual and whole school level

Appropriate tertiary and Religious Education qualifications

Why Work for Us?

• Career growth - access to formation, professional development and mentoring programs to help you thrive
• Diverse opportunities
• Work-life balance - enjoy the balance of fulfilling work with lifestyle-friendly benefits
• Access to Fitness Passport & salary packaging

About Us

Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,800 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

Located in the heart of Manildra, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has been shaping the minds and hearts of students, creating a supportive and inspiring learning community. St Joseph’s tight-knit community fosters relationships that are valued and collaboration is encouraged. Our commitment to Catholic values, such as hope, justice, and the inherent dignity of each individual, permeates every aspect of our work. academic potential of every student.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is committed to a culture where children are safe, supported and nurtured to grow and develop.

The protection and wellbeing of children and young people is based upon the belief that each person is made in the image and likeness of God, and that the inherent dignity of all should be recognised and fostered.

We have systems, processes and policies in place that make up our safeguarding framework, the purpose of which is to protect the children and young people who attend our schools.

CEDB is committed to the Child Safe Standards and working to continuously improve child safety in our organisation with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.

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