Religious Education Coordinator 2

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive remuneration

25% off school fees for children of员工

Wellbeing initiatives

Professional growth opportunities

Cultural leave for Indigenous staff

State-of-the-art facilities

Descripción de la vacante

St Monica's Catholic Primary School, North Parramatta, is seeking a passionate Religious Education Coordinator to join its team on a permanent full-time basis commencing in 2027. The role sits within Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese's network, guiding RE pedagogy and faith formation across the school community.

You will lead liturgical celebration, collaborate with the Parish, parents and CSPD, ensure a high-quality Catholic education and a safe, inclusive learning environment, and model

Formación

• Accreditation to teach Religious Education (Category D)
• Masters in RE/Theology or ED Leadership (with required units)
• Active engagement with current RE pedagogy and curriculum
• Ability to lead and support school faith formation programs

Responsabilidades

• Lead high-quality contemporary learning and teaching embedded in Catholic worldview
• Collaborate with Parish and CSPD in evangelising mission
• Enhance liturgical, sacramental and spiritual life of the school
• Build relationships with Parish Priest, parents and CSPD to share Catholic education work
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive and challenging learning environment

Conocimientos

RE pedagogy

Curriculum alignment

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Educación

Four years' professional qualification in education

Masters of Religious Education/Theology or Masters of Educational Leadership

Accreditation to teach RE (Category D)

Descripción del empleo

St Monicas Catholic Primary School, North Parramatta is seeking a passionate and committed Religious Education Coordinator to join its team on a permanent full-time basis commencing in 2027.

St Monica's is proud to be part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese's system of 80 Catholic primary and secondary schools operating across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains providing more than 46,000 students with a high-quality, low fee Catholic education.

St Monica's prides itself on being a Catholic school with a close partnership with the Parish community. Each child experiences God's love here, and encounters belonging through both individual prayer and liturgical celebration. Our students' faith experiences are related to real life and reflect our Catholic values and beliefs

About the opportunity

St Monicas Catholic Primary School, North Parramatta is seeking a passionate and committed Religious Education Coordinator to join its team on a permanent full-time basis commencing in 2027.

St Monica's is proud to be part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese's system of 80 Catholic primary and secondary schools operating across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains providing more than 46,000 students with a high-quality, low fee Catholic education.

St Monica's prides itself on being a Catholic school with a close partnership with the Parish community. Each child experiences God's love here, and encounters belonging through both individual prayer and liturgical celebration. Our students' faith experiences are related to real life and reflect our Catholic values and beliefs

The Religious Education Coordinator responsibilities

The Religious Education Coordinator is responsible to the Principal and shares in the leadership of the school community and the achievement of the school's missions and student learning outcomes. In addition, you will:

• Ensure that the school delivers high quality contemporary learning and teaching for the community it serves, embedded in the Catholic world view
• Lead a collaborative ministry of witness and service and part of the evangelising mission of the Church
• Display and share deep knowledge of the Religious Education curriculum and enhance the liturgical, sacramental and spiritual life of the school
• Build the necessary relationships with the Parish Priest, parents, learning community, Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, and other partners in sharing the work of Catholic education
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive and challenging learning environment

About you (selection criteria)

• A strong commitment to the Catholic faith in practice and lifestyle, witness and modelling
• A minimum of four years' professional qualification in education
• Accreditation to teach RE and the completion of a Masters of Religious Education/Theology or a Masters of Educational Leadership (if there are at least four units at Masters Level in Religious Education/Theology and/or Scripture)
• Substantial currency in Religious Education pedagogy and knowledge of the Religious Education curriculum
• An understanding of contemporary learning theory and practice, and an ability to ensure this is evident in the teaching within the school
• Capacity to challenge and lead a school community that gives witness to the Catholic faith and ensure its teaching is aligned with the system strategic intent
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain positive peer relationships and engage actively within the school community
• Commitment to modelling school values and integrity
• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation

Qualifications and accreditations

• Meet the requirements of Category E of the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term. This includes four units of postgraduate study in RE/Theology and/or Catholic Leadership in addition to those undertaken for Category D.
• Be accredited to teach Religious Education (Category D).
• During the recruitment process, you will need to provide:
• Certified copy of a Certificate of Accreditation for Category D and E
• Copy of Baptism Certificate
• Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance
• Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and benefits
• Up to 25% off school fees for your children
• Wellbeing initiatives and resources, including access to Fitness Passport
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
• State-of-the-art facilities and a supportive team

Interested?

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD's Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, click here.

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.