<p> </p> <p><strong>Religious Education Coordinator<strong> | K-6 | 159 students</strong></strong><br /><strong><a href="https://staclovelly.syd.catholic.edu.au/">St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Clovelly</a></strong><br /><strong>Commencement Date: </strong>Friday, 31 January 2025<br /><strong>Closing Date: </strong>Sunday, 22 September 2024<br /><strong>Capacity</strong>: Full-Time, Temporary<br /><br /><strong>About Our School</strong><br /> <br />At St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Clovelly, we deliver innovative and engaging learning programs in a safe, supportive and caring community. Our Students are responsible and respectful, with Catholic Values as the foundation of our teaching.<br /> <br />Our contemporary learning spaces, co-curricular activites, and highly qualified and experienced teachers enable the development of positive relationships and attentiveness to student's individual needs. This makes St Antony's a learning environment that allows each individual to become spiritual, critical and creative thinkers connected to the world around them.<br /> <br /><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br /> <br />In joining <a href="http://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/about-us">Sydney Catholic Schools</a> (SCS), you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs. <br /> <br />SCS is recognised for outstanding student achievement, with 9 schools in the top 100 of the HSC rankings and 18 schools placing in the top 150. We focus on enabling a quality preschool to post-school learning journey for every child, supported by a team of dedicated educators and caregivers.<br /> <br />We welcome all applications, from internal and external candidates.<br /> <br />In addition, we offer:</p> <ul> <li>attractive remuneration package</li> <li>salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the Role</strong><br /> <br />As a member of the school leadership team, the Religious Education Coordinator shares responsibility for the development of the Catholic life of the school, leadership of its vision, mission and strategic priorities and contribution to the management of the school. The Religious Education Coordinator has delegated responsibility for the coordination and supervision of teaching and learning in Religious Education and the religious dimension of the school. This position requires an outstanding educator with a well-developed capacity to take forward the evangelising mission of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Sydney.<br /> <br />The successful candidate for this position will be a highly effective and Catholic leader who:</p> <ul> <li>is a committed Catholic who understands the evangelising mission of Catholic schools</li> <li>is a leader of Catholic identity and mission at a school and/or system level</li> <li>is committed to working closely with the priests and the parish community</li> <li>can lead the preparation of liturgies and celebrations</li> <li>is able to lead Religious Education in all aspects of curriculum development, implementation and differentiation</li> <li>is a strong, contemporary leader of learning, with the capacity to lead change and demonstrate contemporary pedagogy that focuses on improving student learning</li> <li>is a person who can effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders and build relationships</li> <li>can analyse and use data to inform learning and engage in future planning</li> <li>has the ability to work collaboratively across all stages</li> <li>is adaptable in working within a 'shared-leadership' model</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> <p>You will have attained:</p> <ul> <li>completed, or has evidence of, study toward a Graduate Diploma or Master of Religious Education, Theology or Theological Studies from an approved institution</li> <li>requirements of <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools">(Category E)</a> as per <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools">Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach and Lead</a> or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term</li> <li>demonstrates the standard descriptors at lead teacher level, in accordance with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers</li> <li>post graduate units of study in leadership (advantageous).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br /> <br />Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;</p> <ul> <li>current CV</li> <li>cover letter</li> <li>three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) and your last principal.</li> <li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/134Gu9izimlv9lrSXf0l4T4BtLWh789OD/view">Parish Priest Reference</a>.</li> </ul> <p>For any enquiries, please contact the Mission and Identity team by emailing <a href="mailto:mi.appointments@syd.catholic.edu.au">mi.appointments@syd.catholic.edu.au</a>.<br /> <br /><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong><br /><a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2024/07/SCS-Safety-Statement_202406.pdf">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing. <br /><br /><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong><br />This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br /><br /><em>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds. </em><br /> </p>