Religious Education Coordinator

2 weeks ago

South Hurstville, Australia St Raphael's Catholic Primary School Full time

Religious Education Coordinator | K-6 | 217 Students
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School South Hurstville
Commencement Date: Friday, 31 January 2025
Closing Date: Monday, 14 October 2024
Capacity: Full-Time, Permanent

About Our School

St Raphael's Catholic Primary School began with the arrival of four Sisters of Charity in 1929. The school is a single-stream co-educational school from Kindergarten to Year 6. The students come from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, with approximately 80% of our community from language backgrounds other than English. Our school is part of the system of schools within the Archdiocese of Sydney and has a proud tradition of educational excellence. We demonstrate a strong commitment to the school vision, mission and charism; we believe that we called to be live in a spirit of harmony committed to be messengers of hope and healing in our world. The staff members at St Raphael's are aware of the privilege that is ours in sharing with parents the role of educating children in many facets of human and faith development. Together we work to enable each child to develop his/her full potential and uniqueness as an individual within the context of our Catholic community. The school curriculum provides strong foundational learning in Religious Education and all Key Learning Areas. Specialist programs catering for the diverse needs of each learner, and extra-curricular offerings assist in the wide provision of a comprehensive curriculum. Our school offers the Newman Selective Education Program which provids high-quality professional learning for the staff and a rigorous program for gifted learners within a nurturing Catholic environment.

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 18 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.

We welcome all applications, from internal and external candidates.

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
  • a Baptised Catholic with demonstrated evidence of ongoing commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church and engagement in the life of a Catholic faith community such as a parish or an established community within the Catholic Church, as an expression of your relationship with Jesus Christ.

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

Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;

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

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

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing. 

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.

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