Mission Partner

At any given time, we may have a variety of primary, secondary and specialist teaching roles available across our 80 schools as well as non-teaching positions in schools and our central office that support the delivery of innovative learning and teaching to around 43,500 students.

Our aim is to ensure our schools are the first choice for families, students and staff.

**Mission Partner**:
**Job no**: 506483

**Work type**: ongoing part-time

**Location**: Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese

**Categories**: Other

As the Mission Partner, you will have the opportunity to make an impactful contribution by providing support directly to our Mission Directorate to build the capacity of leaders and teachers in professional learning, formation and leading.
- Ongoing Part-time (3 - 4 days)
- Hybrid working model - based on full-time five days per fortnight pro rata
- Start date ASAP
- Expertise in religious education resource development will be highly desirable

**About us**

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

**About the opportunity**

This role is tasked with providing formation and professional learning in Mission in partnership with school and System leaders. The Mission Partner role is founded on an inclusive and collaborative model of synodal leadership that values every voice, fostering interdependence and creating a culture of mutual accompaniment. More specifically you will:

- Partner with System leaders and experts in related fields to provide formation and to implement System initiatives in the area of Mission and engage with Diocesan agencies and staff in shared Diocesan initiatives
- Designing and delivering professional learning and resources to build leader and teacher capacity in Mission in relation to:

- Professional Learning - Scripture, Curriculum and Contemporary Pedagogy
- Formation - Academic, Spiritual and Faith in Action
- Leading - Religious Leadership Proposal, Leadership Programs, Work Teach and Lead
- Partnering with CEO staff in the co-designing and co-leading of formation opportunities for all CEO teams
- Collaborating with school communities in the development of formation opportunities for parents
- Providing clear communication to stakeholders ensuring clarity around Mission initiatives and resources across the schools and central office and communicating progress, success and challenges with Mission leadership
- Supporting Mission leaders in the coordination of Mission initiatives and operational activities as required

**About You**

To be successful in this highly rewarding role you will demonstrate alignment to the core purpose and values of CSPD along with:

- A strong commitment to the Catholic faith in practice and lifestyle, witness, and modelling
- Free from any impediment to full acceptance by the church, in practice, lifestyle, witness and modelling
- Substantial currency in religious education pedagogy and knowledge of religious education curriculum
- Postgraduate qualifications in Religious Education/Theology
- An understanding of contemporary learning theory and practice, and an ability to ensure this is in evidence in the teaching within the school
- Commitment to team and building relationships
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation

We believe that our employee community is a key strength of our organisation and we aim to attract the best talent to achieve our strategic goal of being leaders in quality, faith-based education, and an Employer of Choice in our sector. Our leaders create inclusive teams and value the individual contributions of our employees. We champion quality education and lead the way in innovation and inspiring the future.

**Benefits**

There are so many great things that CSPD has to offer As a valued CSPD employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. This discount can also be claimed by staff members who are grandparents, step-parents, carers, or guardians.
- But that's not all. We offer:

- Competitive remuneration
- Salary packaging
- Wellbeing initiatives and resources
- Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees
- Extensive growth and development opportunities
- Ex-gratia leave
- Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
- State-of-the-art facilities

**Interested?**

Applicants wishing to work in any of the schools within the Diocese, either as a casual, temporary or full-time employee, must be classified with the CSPD. If you are not already classified, you will need to complete the online registration for teachers process found on the CSPD website.

If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a divers