Religious Education Coordinator

**Job no**: 503649

**Work type**: ongoing full-time

**Location**: the Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Parramatta, Holy Spirit Primary School - St Clair

**Categories**: School Leadership

Holy Spirit Primary School provides a faith-filled, Catholic education for all. We are committed to ‘community’ — a faith community that encompasses students, staff, parish and our broader community.

We take our leadership in the Catholic faith from Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen, finding our authenticity through living the Gospel values and following the example of Jesus in our daily interactions with others. We offer a Catholic education for all - not because they (our students) are Catholic, but because we are.

At Holy Spirit we set the highest of expectations for learning, for development in the faith and for student wellbeing. We provide our teachers with time and opportunities to work in teams to collaboratively plan, prepare, program, reflect and evaluate upon all aspects of school and community. Our teachers work together to constantly explore the latest educational research and strategies to ensure their students are being offered the very best education.

At Holy Spirit we are committed to leading our learning community in exploring how the Catholic identity of our community is experienced and expressed. By gaining an understanding of our Catholic identity, we can engage effectively in dialogue to strengthen it and to articulate our Catholic purpose. We therefore seek a Religious Education Coordinator who can work collaboratively to develop a Catholic identity that is characterised by dialogue. Leadership of our mission to guide students to love selflessly, to live responsibly and respectfully and to learn purposefully is also at the heart of the work of the Religious Education Coordinator.

We are seeking a passionate and committed Religious Education Coordinator to share in the leadership of the Catholic school community by supporting the Principal and Leadership Team.

**About us**

CEDP 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**

The Religious Education Coordinator is responsible to the Principal and shares in the leadership of the school community and contributes to the achievement of the school's missions and student learning outcomes. In addition, you will:

- Ensure that the school delivers high quality contemporary learning and teaching for the community it serves which is embedded in the Catholic world view
- Lead a collaborative ministry of witness and service and part of the evangelising mission of the Church
- Contribute a deep knowledge of the Religious Education curriculum and in enhancing the liturgical, sacramental and spiritual life of the school
- Build the necessary relationships with the Parish Priest, parents, learning community, Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta and other partners contributing to the work of Catholic schooling
- Create and maintain a safe, inclusive and challenging learning environment

**About you (selection criteria)**
- A strong commitment to the Catholic faith in practice and lifestyle, witness and modelling
- A minimum of four years professional qualification in education
- Substantial currency in Religious Education pedagogy and knowledge of the Religious Education curriculum
- An understanding of contemporary learning theory and practice, and an ability to ensure this is evident in the teaching within the school
- Capacity to challenge and lead a school community that gives witness to the Catholic faith and its teaching and is aligned with the system strategic intent
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain positive peer relationships and engage actively within the school community
- Commitment to modelling school values and integrity
- A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation

**Qualifications and Accreditations required**
- Master of Religious Education/Theology or commitment to complete within four years of appointment
- Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with ChildrenCheck clearance
- Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
- Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree)

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.

**Interested?**
- A copy of your CV
- Certified copies of your relevant academic qualifications