<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> World Square, CBD<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Immediate Start (Negotiable)<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Tuesday, 28 April 2026&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Temporary</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>The <strong>Mission and Identity Partner: Religious Education (Network K-12)</strong> -<strong> Primary Focus</strong> works collaboratively within the Religious Education Team. The role focuses on using education data to improve system outcomes and achieve excellence in primary religious education and curricular outcomes across schools and Networks.</p> <p>The Mission &amp; Identity Partner: Religious Education (Primary Focus) is required to perform tasks that include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>working with the Supervisor: Religious Education (Primary) to develop a cohesive religious education plan for Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) networks and primary schools</li> <li>collaborating with Religious Education Coordinators and school leadership teams in building their capacity to lead and animate the mission and identity of the school</li> <li>mentoring and coaching Religious Education Coordinators to develop their capacity as leaders</li> <li>facilitating recruitment processes and assisting in the succession planning for religious leadership in schools</li> <li>undertaking statistical analysis utilising system, school and network data, demographics, and other key information to prepare reports on religious education and student outcomes</li> <li>undertaking internal and external research into contemporary educational pedagogies, emerging educational theories and national and international trends in religious education</li> <li>effectively communicating research and data analysis in a clear, concise and meaningful way to a wide range of stakeholders and senior audiences using a range of written, verbal and visual methods, and to publication standards</li> <li>utilising research and data analysis to develop a range of professional learning modules, both online and face to face, teaching resources, policies and practices for schools and networks in religious education</li> <li>developing a suite of religious education curricular materials including texts, tests and assessments, online sites, portals and engaged communities for the sharing of knowledge between schools and network staff</li> <li>being present in the networks and leading highly effective professional development to support schools to improve religious education curriculum and outcomes</li> <li>promoting and implementing SCS mission: To provide Catholic education that is deeply anchored in faith, marked by educational excellence and accessible to all who seek it</li> <li>promoting and implementing SCS mission: To offer a Christ-centred vision of education focused on forming the whole person and fostering the pursuit of truth, beauty and goodness</li> <li>any other duties as directed from time to time.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong></p> <p>Joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a> means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:</p> <ul> <li>a competitive salary of $185,114 per annum plus superannuation</li> <li>salary packaging 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>Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more</li> <li>ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>The successful candidate will also possess the following:</p> <ul> <li>University Degree in Education or Teaching</li> <li>Graduate Diploma, or Master in Religious Education or Theological Studies</li> <li>demonstrated five years minimum teaching experience in a school</li> <li>minimum of five years of senior leadership experience in a school (Religious Education Coordinator or higher)</li> <li>demonstrated success in improving student outcomes</li> <li>demonstrated experience in mentoring and coaching staff</li> <li>demonstrated experience in leading and managing staff, especially in professional learning and collaborative planning</li> <li>demonstrated success in implementing school-wide initiatives</li> <li>experience in using data analysis to inform educational initiatives</li> <li>demonstrated ability to articulate contemporary educational trends in both local and international contexts</li> <li>demonstrated high order written, oral and presentation skills</li> <li>a current driver's licence</li> <li>ability to respect, support and uphold the mission, ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of Sydney Catholic Schools</li> <li>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 their relationship with Jesus Christ.</li> </ul> <p>Additionally, you are required to:</p> <ul> <li>be a qualified and accredited teacher with NESA or appropriate registering body</li> <li>operate at the Highly Accomplished or Lead level of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers</li> <li>accreditation to 'Teach Religious Education' in the Archdiocese of Sydney (Category D), in accordance with the "Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in systemic Catholic schools" policy within the Archdiocese of Sydney</li> <li>accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E), in accordance with the "Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in systemic Catholic schools" policy.</li> </ul> <p>Desirable</p> <ul> <li>postgraduate degree in Education or another discipline.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV and cover letter</li> <li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1000bBkDOiTSmfhZ-gQorrmhAXzBFmGHs/view?usp=drive_link">Parish Priest Reference</a>.</li> </ul> <p>For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.</p> <p>If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).</p> <p><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUwVWhBzKqBWyEfCRxJ0Ex20ylDWvMDd/view?usp=sharing">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.</p> <p><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong>&nbsp;<br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.</p> <p><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>