Religious Education Teacher

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.

**Religious Education Teacher (possibility of 1 FIAT coordinator point) - Delany College**:
**Job no**: 505800

**Work type**: ongoing full-time

**Location**: Delany College - Granville

**Categories**: Teaching

**About the opportunity**:
**About Us**:
Delany College is a Catholic co-educational school for students from Year 7 to Year 12, providing contemporary, student-centred education in a nurturing environment. Our school is a welcoming, safe and innovative learning community for local students and their families. Enrolling at Delany is a chance for your family to be part of our story too

**Your duties will include but are not limited to**:

- Qualified to teach the Religious Education curriculum
- Understanding of how to differentiate learning to cater for students needs in order to maximise student learning
- Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback
- Committed to the continual improvement of their teaching practice and take opportunities for personal professional development
- Work creatively and constructively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for themselves and their students
- Able to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning

**Qualification & Experience**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Education
- NESA Accreditation
- Statements of Service
- Working with Children Check clearance (essential)
- Exceptional communication skills

**FIAT Qualifications**
- An understanding of Catholic identity for a culture of dialogue
- A strong commitment to the Catholic faith in practice and lifestyle, witness and modelling
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners
- Ability to work within, accompany and develop a team
- Category D Accreditation to Teach Religious Education (Provisional Category D Accreditation may be considered in consultation with the Director Mission or delegate)
- Develop a clear set of focus areas for the year in alignment with the strategic focus on Catholic identity in consultation with the Religious Education Coordinator - or equivalent - and school leadership
- Develop student formation opportunities that respond to the school & formation priorities, in collaboration with leaders and local church agencies as appropriate
- Be a credible witness of faith, committed to their own ongoing formation and guiding students in their faith journey
- Work within, accompany and develop a FIAT comprised of staff and students
- Encourage and develop student leadership in FIAT programs and events
- Establish clear communication strategies with school leadership to ensure FIAT’s integration and support within the wider school community
- Ability to work with outside agencies to develop prayer, social justice, and outreach opportunities
- Communicate FIAT initiatives within the learning community through regular reports for the school website or newsletter
- Participate in professional learning and formation networks for FIA Coordinators
- Develop a clear set of focus areas for the year in alignment with the strategic focus on Catholic identity in consultation with the Religious Education Coordinator - or equivalent - and school leadership
- Demonstrate an understanding of the diverse needs and backgrounds of the school community through the development of inclusive strategies related to FIAT

**PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION**:

- A Cover Letter addressed to the Principal (Shauna Nash) introducing yourself and outlining how you meet the position criteria
- Your Resume outlining education and experience
- The contact details of at least three referees

**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 diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click on the APPLY button.
- Have a thorough knowledge of the Religious Education curriculum
- Good knowledge of Inquiry Based Learning.
- Understanding how to differentiate learning to cater for student needs in order to maximise student learning.
- Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of