Religious Education Specialist

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Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Religious Education Coordinator to join our team. This is a key leadership role that will provide strategic and operational leadership in religious education, pastoral care, and faith formation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build capacity and support colleagues to know and understand the approved Religious Education Curriculum and Moran's Model of Religious Education.
• Exhibit exemplary practice and lead colleagues to implement contemporary pedagogy that improves student learning by embedding High Impact Teaching Practices in Religion.
• Provide pedagogical leadership, supporting teachers in developing, implementing, and evaluating classroom religion teaching and learning programs.
• Build capacity and support colleagues to embed Catholic perspectives across all subject areas.
• Create a culture of ongoing improvement, formation, and professional learning.
• Embed collaborative practices in the school, implementing professional dialogue that is informed by feedback and analysis of current research and practice to improve the educational outcomes of students.
• Develop, facilitate, and promote Religious Education Professional Learning opportunities to enhance the quality of teaching and learning, improve student outcomes in Religion, and build the capacity of teachers.

Qualifications:

• Must be a qualified Teacher with a minimum of five years' experience.
• Must have completed, be due to complete or a willingness to complete Accreditation D and E, according to the Accreditation to work, teach and lead in a Catholic School Policy.

Selection Criteria:

1. Has experience in leading and building the capacity of staff in Religious Education curriculum.
2. Has experience in leading change and demonstrates contemporary pedagogy that focuses on improving student outcomes in Religious Education, including implementing High Impact Teaching Practices.
3. Has experience in evaluating, analysing, and using data to inform learning and engage in future strategic planning in Religious Education.
4. Demonstrates effective communication with a variety of stakeholders to build relationships.
5. Has experience in working closely with the priests and the parish community to foster strong relationships with all parish agencies.

Essential Criteria:

• Be a practicing Catholic.
• Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest.
• NESA registration.
• NSW Working with Children Check.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and passionate professional to make a positive impact on the spiritual growth and development of our students. If you are a motivated and experienced educator who is passionate about religious education, we encourage you to apply.

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