Religious Education Coordinator

Religious Education Coordinator | K-6 | 420 Students
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Enfield
Commencement Date: Term 1, Friday, 31 January 2025
Closing Date: Sunday, 19 May 2024

About our School

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Enfield has a strong sense of community where everyone is welcome. Our highly committed teaching staff ensures a contemporary curriculum that is tailored to suit every student’s capabilities and interests. We strive for excellence in all academic areas and we are always very proud of our students’ successes. All students are encouraged to put forth their best efforts and are challenged each day by their teachers to reach their potential.

Why work for Sydney Catholic Schools

In joining Sydney Catholic Schools (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.

SCS is recognised for outstanding student achievement, with 9 schools in the top 100 of the HSC rankings and 17 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.

In addition, we offer:

• attractive remuneration package
• salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program.

About the role

As a member of the school leadership team, you will share 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.

The successful candidate for this position will be a highly effective and Catholic leader who:

• is a committed Catholic who understands the evangelising mission of Catholic schools
• is a leader of Catholic identity and mission at a school and / or system level
• is committed to working closely with the priests and the parish community
• can lead the preparation of liturgies and celebrations
• is able to lead Religious Education in all aspects of curriculum development, implementation and differentiation
• is a strong, contemporary leader of learning, with the capacity to lead change and demonstrate contemporary pedagogy that focuses on improving student learning
• is a person who can effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders and build relationships
• can analyse and use data to inform learning and engage in future planning
• has the ability to work collaboratively across all stages
• is adaptable in working within a ‘shared-leadership’ model.

You will have attained:

• completed, or has evidence of, study toward a Graduate Diploma or Master of Religious Education, Theology or Theological Studies from an approved institution
• requirements of (Category E) as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term
• demonstrates the standard descriptors at lead teacher level, in accordance with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
• post graduate units of study in leadership (advantageous).

Application Process

To complete the application process you will need to attach the following:

• current CV
• cover letter
• academic transcripts
• Parish Priest Reference.

For any enquiries, please contact the Mission and Identity team by emailing ***************@syd.catholic.edu.au.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.