<p>St Joseph’s School is centrally located in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. As a single stream school we are able to provide a safe, supportive and happy environment for all children from Kindergarten to Year 6.</p><p>Our staff work collaboratively to provide a holistic education, one that develops your child spiritually, academically, socially, physically and emotionally, in a community that is underpinned by Gospel values.</p><p>At St Joseph’s we follow a Positive Student Behaviour Approach which focuses on teaching students to assume responsibility for their own behaviour, therefore creating a cooperative learning environment. This philosophy helped develop our core aspirations of being Safe, Respectful, Responsible and Brave Learners. The values associated have been collaboratively developed by students and staff for all areas within the school environment. These aspirations are positively phrased, are taught explicitly in our classrooms and are promoted in all settings of our school, for all members of our school community.</p><p>At St Joseph’s we strive to build positive partnerships between the school, the parents and families, the Cathedral parish and the broader community of Wagga Wagga.</p><p>Click <a href="http://web.sjww.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">here </a>to discover more about St Joseph&#39;s Wagga Wagga.</p><p><strong><u>About Wagga:</u></strong></p><p>Imagine a city where you could enjoy a challenging and stimulating career, afford a beautiful house, live close to quality schools, experience a wealth of cultural and sporting entertainment - and have a daily commute of 10 minutes.</p><p>Welcome to Wagga Wagga. To find out more, click<a href="https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/riverina/wagga-wagga" rel="nofollow"> here</a>.</p><p><strong><u>Your new role:</u></strong></p><p>The position of the Religious Education Coordinator (REC) is a senior leadership role that exists to support the Principal in implementing the mission and vision of the school, to support growth in faith and improvement in learning for students.</p><p>The REC has the delegated responsibility for the leadership, coordination and supervision of learning and teaching in Religious Education. In sharing the leadership of Catholic Life, Education and Mission, the REC is required to have a well-developed capacity to take forward the evangelising mission of Catholic schools within the Diocese of Wagga Wagga.</p><p>Position Description is attached.</p><p><strong><u>What we can offer:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Religious Education Coordinator and Full-time Permanent Teaching position</li><li>Role to commence 28th January 2025</li><li>Access to Salary Packaging (Maxxia is our Salary Packaging Provider)</li><li>Access to our Employee Assistance Program.</li><li>Discounted Bupa Health insurance!</li><li>Salary determined by NESA Accreditation and Teaching Service &#43; Coordinator 1 Allowance ($9494 per year)</li></ul><p>*Please note, that Coordinator appointments are 5 years full time contract with the option of an additional 5 years subject to ongoing successful Performance Reviews.</p><p><strong><u>Selection Criteria</u></strong></p><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>Postgraduate academic qualifications additional to initial teacher training. </li><li>Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School <a href="https://sites-us.lumapps.com/a/cedww/intranet/evangelisation-religious-education/work-teach-lead" rel="nofollow">(Category E, Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga)</a> or working towards Accreditation.</li><li><a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/teacher-accreditation" rel="nofollow">NESA Accreditation</a> at Proficient Status or beyond.</li><li>Current Drivers Licence. </li><li>Current Working With Children Check. </li><li>Successful candidate to undertake National Criminal History Check</li><li>Three (3) referees, one of which must be your current employer and your current Parish Priest. CEDWW will conduct the reference check with the Parish Priest prior to shortlisting.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Recent experience applying the Awe and Wonder pedagogy for teaching Religious Education.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Recent school or system Leadership experience.</li><li>Highly developed communication skills in a range of forums and media.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning pedagogies, curriculum and practice. </li><li>Ability to think critically, strategically and operationally, implementing a structured cycle of improvement initiatives, reflecting on and adapting processes as required to meet successful outcomes.</li><li>A high level of relational skills evidenced in a range of circumstances.</li><li>Ability to understand, interpret and analyse data relevant to scope of practice and position.</li><li>Experience in management of budgets, understanding of relevant policy, administration procedure</li></ul><p><strong><u>What is next?</u></strong></p><p>If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact <strong>Kym Willis</strong> on 02 <strong>69215733.</strong></p><p>Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria via email to <a href="mailto:willisk&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">willisk&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au</a> </p><p>If you are applying for this position you must complete a <a href="https://au1.documents.adobe.com/public/esignWidget?wid&#61;CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCWBABGhuKlHzTyPtdW5gMzPvdSeUJWDuXt7eAkfi4VbiJH9ss-t7n8FBC1I277vT0*" rel="nofollow">Pre-Employment Declaration</a> as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.</p><p>Applications close on <strong>Friday 16th August 2024.</strong></p><p><strong>NOTE: If you are applying from interstate, please note you will need to be Accredited to teach in NSW - please click </strong><a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/teacher-accreditation" rel="nofollow"><strong>here.</strong></a></p><p><i><strong>CEDWW has committed to matching the recently announced NSW Teacher salary increases.</strong></i></p><p><i>CEDWW is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.</i></p><p><i>CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</i></p>