<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid - World Square, CBD and within Schools&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Thursday, 28 January 2027&nbsp;<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Sunday, 29 November 2026&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Temporary</p> <p><strong>Why Join Us</strong></p> <p>Join <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a>, NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At SCS, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.</p> <p>Benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>a competitive salary of $166,603 per annum plus superannuation. Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time)</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>ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year</li> <li>health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program</li> <li>a wide range of further <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/rewards-benefits">rewards and benefits</a>.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></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>About You</strong></p> <p>The successful candidate will also possess the following:</p> <ul> <li>university degree in Education or Teaching and 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 and implementing school-wide initiatives</li> <li>demonstrated experience in mentoring and coaching staff and leading and managing staff, especially in professional learning and collaborative planning</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>demonstrate 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>demonstrate 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>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV and cover letter</li> <li>academic transcripts</li> <li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TSyaVv3ZdQJdtPGcXu7xfSTLp1lluYNq/view">Parish Priest Reference</a>.</li> </ul> <p>For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.</p> <p>For any enquiries, please contact the Mission and Identity team by emailing <a href="mailto:mi.appointments@scs.catholic.edu.au?subject=Mission%20%26%20Identity%20Partner%3A%20Religious%20Education%20%28Network%20K-12%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">mi.appointments@scs.catholic.edu.au</a>.</p> <p>If you encounter technical issues, 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&nbsp;</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUwVWhBzKqBWyEfCRxJ0Ex20ylDWvMDd/view">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)&nbsp;</strong><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>