<p><strong>St Matthews Catholic School, Mudgee<br> Co-educational, multi-campus (K-12)<br> 1.00 FTE Teacher and&nbsp;3-point Coordinator Allowance</strong><br><strong>Commencing: Term 1 2024</strong></p> <p><br><strong>About the Role<br></strong>The Leader of Mission (Secondary) is a key member of the leadership team in a Catholic school and a key assistant to the Executive Principal in all matters concerning education in faith.</p> <p>In collaboration with leadership, the Leader of Mission (Secondary) is responsible for evangelising mission of the school through:</p> <ul> <li>Leading the development of the school as a faith community</li> <li>Fostering the ongoing relationship with the Sisters of Mercy as the foundation Charism of the school</li> <li>Initiating, encouraging and participating in the liturgical and the prayer life of the school</li> <li>Leading the RE and Mission Team, working closely and collaboratively with the Primary Campus to promote cohesion of the school community</li> </ul> <p>A copy of the position description can be found here.</p> <p><strong>About You<br></strong>The Religious Education Coordinator will exercise leadership that is inspired by the Gospels and located in the mission of the Church by aligning with the following selection criteria:</p> <ul> <li>The ability to develop and foster positive and productive relationships with the Parish, parishioners, students, staff and families in a complex and dynamic environment</li> <li>An excellent classroom teacher, particularly in Religious Education</li> <li>Capacity to lead and develop staff at individual and whole school level</li> <li>The ability to professionally present to staff, students and parents in a variety of formats</li> <li>Excellent organisation and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff, students and families</li> <li>A practising Catholic with active and regular commitment to the local Parish</li> <li>Capacity to lead and develop staff at individual and whole school level</li> <li>Appropriate tertiary and Religious Education qualifications (see our Accreditation Policy)</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Our Offer<br></strong>Our teachers are valued and enjoy the many benefits of working with Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst.&nbsp; Some benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>Work closely with an experienced and nurturing principal responsible for a collaborative staff across a multi-campus school</li> <li>A be a part of the largest school in our diocese</li> <li>&nbsp;</li> <li>Support your aspirations in your teaching leadership journey with access to leadership development</li> <li>Positive, engaging, and supportive culture</li> <li>Benefit from being part of a larger network within the Catholic Education system and create strong, lifelong teacher networks</li> <li>Nestled in a picturesque countryside, Mudgee provides a beautiful backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts</li> <li>Mudgee’s culinary scene is vibrant, with farm-to-table restaurants and local produce markets contributing to a rich gastronomic experience.</li> </ul> <p>Click here to find out more about <a title="Why Mudgee?" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/14zWcFlbykD7SSREwfOwpL2P6Gsuq0okc/view?usp=share_link">Mudgee, NSW.</a></p> <p><strong><br> About Us</strong><br> The Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff. CEDB is seeking dynamic staff to join our school communities who are committed to making a difference in the lives of their students and their world. Situated in the beauty of the central west region of NSW, a diversity of opportunity awaits you and your family, whether you choose to apply to a school in one of our regional centres or to a school located in small rural community.</p> <p>St Matthews Catholic School is a Kindergarten to Year 12 systemic Catholic school located in the beautiful and thriving township of Mudgee, NSW. The school has undergone unprecedented growth over the past 10 years, from 430 students in 2011 to enrolments of 1048 students in 2021. It was announced in July 2018, that the school would be moving to a multi-campus. That transition occurred at the beginning of 2023 and our secondary campus is already experiencing unprecedented enrolment growth as we move into 2024. Our Primary Campus continues to provide an outstanding learning environment for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are a vibrant and inclusive school dedicated to providing a faith-centered education to our students. Our school community is built upon strong values, fostering an environment where students can flourish academically, spiritually, and personally.</p> <p>Located in the beautiful town of Mudgee, our school offers not only a rewarding work environment but also a picturesque setting surrounded by the natural beauty of the region.</p> <p><a href="https://www.stmattsmudgee.catholic.edu.au/">Click here to find out more about St Matthews Catholic School, Mudgee.</a></p> <p><strong><br> How to Apply<br></strong><a name="_Hlk148082450"></a>If you’re looking to make the next step in your teaching career, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:</p> <ul> <li>An updated CV/Resume</li> <li>A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement</li> <li>Contact details of appropriate referees</li> <li>All supporting documentation (statements of service, transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 30 November.</strong></p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!</span></em></p> <p>Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the School on (02) 6372 1742.</p> <p><a name="_Hlk148082469"></a><em>CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.</em></p> <p><em>Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.</em></p> <p><em>Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.</em></p> <br> <br> <p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/1040/tn/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/494884/leader-of-mission-secondary-campus-3-point">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>