Religious Education Coordinator 2.5

St Bernadette's Primary Lalor Park; Blacktown; Vor Ort; AUD 90.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive remuneration

Fee discounts for children

Wellbeing initiatives

Professional development

Cultural leave (Aboriginal & Torres)

Modern facilities

Zusammenfassung

St Bernadette's Primary Lalor Park in Lalor Park NSW is seeking a passionate Religious Education Coordinator to join our Catholic school community on a permanent full-time basis. You will work under the Principal and lead the liturgical life, RE curriculum, and collaborative ministry.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality learning and teaching embedded in the Catholic worldview, building strong parish and community relationships, and promoting safe, inclusive, and supportive learning

Qualifikationen

• 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

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Catholic faith commitment

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Relationship building

Professional learning

Ausbildung

Bachelor/Graduate Diploma in Education

Masters of Religious Education/Theology

Masters of Educational Leadership

Jobbeschreibung

St Bernadette's Primary Lalor Park – Lalor Park NSW

Full time, Permanent

1d ago , from Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta

St Bernadette’s Primary School, Lalor Park is seeking a passionate and committed Religious Education Coordinator to join the team on a permanent full-time basis.

St Bernadette'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.

Our school is a welcoming, safe and innovative learning community for local students and their families. Enrolling at St Bernadette's is a chance for your family to be part of our story too!

About the opportunity

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.

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