<p><strong>Location: </strong>Batemans Bay, NSW&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Type: </strong>Temporary, 1 year&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Salary Range: </strong>$76,754 to $126,236&nbsp;full time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date:  </strong>January 2025&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date:&nbsp;</strong>11.55 pm, Sunday 22 September 2024&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About Us&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.&nbsp;</p><p>CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About St Bernard's Primary&nbsp;</strong></p><p>The Vision of St Bernard’s invites all members of the school and parish community to work together to create an experience of unity and cohesion. It promotes inclusivity of student, staff and community needs whilst affirming that our practice is guided, and inspired by Gospel values. The vision of St Bernard’s is enacted through our Mission statement, which defines our purpose in relation to what we want to do, why we are doing it and who it will serve.</p><p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;</strong></p><p>The role of the Religious Education Coordinator is a Senior Leadership position and is on the School’s Leadership Team. This position is to be held by a practicing Catholic committed to the Catholic faith and the spiritual well-being and growth of all.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>A positive and collaborative workplace culture&nbsp;</li><li>Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst&nbsp;</li><li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice&nbsp;</li><li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li><li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li><li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li><li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Build capacity and support colleagues to know and understand the approved Religious Education Curriculum and Moran’s Model of Religious Education: Teaching people about religion and teaching people to be religious in a particular way.</li><li>Exhibit exemplary practice and lead colleagues to implement contemporary pedagogy that improves student learning by embedding High Impact Teaching Practices in Religion.</li><li>Provide pedagogical leadership, supporting teachers in developing, implementing, and evaluating classroom religion teaching and learning programs.</li><li>Build capacity and support colleagues to embed Catholic perspectives across all subject areas.</li><li>Collaboratively develop, facilitate, and promote Christ-centred faith formation, prayer, and liturgical experiences and opportunities for staff, students, and parents.</li><li>Be an effective member of the School Leadership Team working collaboratively to support the wellbeing and growth of all staff and students.</li><li>Lead the school community in faith and build a culture of faith and learning that is Christ-centred.</li><li>Collaboratively develop, facilitate, and promote the school’s Catholic social justice and Catholic charitable works initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Must be a qualified Teacher with a minimum of five years’ experience.</li><li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) registrations.</li><li>Teaching Quality Institute (TQI) accreditation and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation.</li><li>Have completed or be due to complete Accreditation E – Teach Religious Education in a Catholic school in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy.</li></ul><p><strong>Selection Criteria</strong></p><ol><li>Be Catholic;&nbsp;</li><li>Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest; and&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to articulate the aims of Catholic education and the evangelising mission of Catholic schools.</li><li>Ability to lead change and demonstrate contemporary pedagogy that focuses on improving student outcomes in Religious Education, including implementing High Impact Teaching Practices.</li><li>Ability to evaluate, analyse, and use data to inform learning and engage in future strategic planning in Religious Education.</li><li>Ability to lead and build staff capacity to provide opportunities of encounter through faith formation, prayer, and liturgical experiences.</li></ol><p><i>Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.&nbsp;</i></p><p><strong>Other Eligibility Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes, and experience as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;</p><p>This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CE policy.&nbsp;</p><p>For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://stbernardsbb.nsw.edu.au/">website</a>. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed&nbsp;<a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Position-specific queries:&nbsp;</strong>Please contact Johanna Wain&nbsp;on&nbsp;02 4472 4446 or via email&nbsp;jo.wain@cg.catholic.edu.au.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>#S-DNI&nbsp;</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/503508/religious-education-coordinator-st-bernards-primary-school-batemans-bay-nsw">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>