Religious Education Coordinator – Gymea

Sydneycatholic; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Up to 25% school fee discount

Ongoing training and development

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School Gymea seeks a dynamic Religious Education Coordinator to lead teaching and faith formation across the school. You will shape Catholic identity, collaborate with staff, parish partners and families, and drive curriculum development, liturgies and faith experiences that foster active student learning.

The successful candidate will be a practicing Catholic with postgraduate studies in Religious Education or Theology, strong leadership capabilities, and a

Qualifications

• Experience leading Religious Education in a school setting.
• Ability to develop and implement curriculum with Catholic identity.
• Strong communication with staff, parish, families and students.

Responsibilities

• Lead Teaching and Learning of Religious Education across the school.
• Coordinate liturgies and celebrations; support curriculum development.
• Differentiate learning in Catholic studies across all stages.
• Analyse and use data to inform planning and future directions in faith formation.

Skills

Religious Education leadership

Catholic identity

Stakeholder communication

Data-driven planning

Education

Graduate Diploma in Religious Education

Master of Theology

Job description

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Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School Gymea, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• attractive remuneration package
• salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products

St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School Gymea focuses on the diverse learning needs of all students. We ensure continual growth and development of the whole child by tailoring learning to the individual student and providing a breadth of curricular and co-curricular opportunities.

Our team of educators bring our shared vision for learning to life in newly designed and custom built contemporary learning spaces. Through collaboration with parents and dedication to living our Catholic values, we are committed to developing independent thinkers and lifelong learners for a contemporary world.

About the Role

As part of the school's senior leadership team, you will help shape the Catholic life, vision and strategic direction of the school. The Religious Education Coordinator leads the teaching and learning of Religious Education and the wider religious dimension of the school, an important step in Catholic leadership.

The successful candidate for this position will be a highly effective leader who:

• is a committed Catholic who understands the evangelising mission of Catholic schools and working closely with the priests and the parish community
• is a leader of Catholic identity and mission at a school and/or system level, adaptable in working with a shared leadership model
• demonstrates the ability to lead the preparation of liturgies and celebrations, and Religious Education in all aspects of curriculum development, implementation and differentiation
• is a strong, contemporary leader of learning, with the capacity to lead change and demonstrate contemporary pedagogy that focuses on improving student learning
• demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders and build relationships, work collaboratively across all stages, and analyse and use data to inform learning and engage in future planning
• is a Baptised Catholic with demonstrated evidence of ongoing commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church and engagement in the life of a Catholic faith community such as a parish or an established community within the Catholic Church, as an expression of your relationship with Jesus Christ.

You will have attained or working towards:

• completed, or has evidence of study toward, a Graduate Diploma or Master of Religious Education, Theology or Theological Studies from an approved institution
• the ability to demonstrate the standard descriptors at lead teacher level, in accordance with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
• post graduate units of study in leadership (advantageous).

All Religious Education Coordinator roles are a promotional appointment of up to 3 years + a full-time, permanent teaching position.

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Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.