Location: Murrumburrah, NSW
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary Range: $76,754 to $126,236 plus $18,983 NSW Coordinator 2 Allowance plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Start Date: Negotiable
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 29 September 2024
Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.
CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.
About Trinity Catholic Primary School
As a learning community, the staff at Trinity provides an enriched, holistic, innovative curriculum in which the Gospel values (love, acceptance, respect, forgiveness, and compassion for example) are central to all learning experiences. Trinity strives to enable all students to achieve a high standard of learning and individual achievement by differentiating the curriculum to meet the various learning needs of all our students.
About the Role
The role of the Religious Education Coordinator is a Senior Leadership position and is on the School’s Leadership Team. This position is to be held by a practising Catholic committed to the Catholic faith and the spiritual well-being and growth of all.
Benefits and Opportunities
- A positive and collaborative workplace culture
- Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
- Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
- Support for professional development and study opportunities
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
Key Responsibilities
- Build capacity and support colleagues to know and understand the approved Religious Education Curriculum and Moran’s Model of Religious Education: Teaching people about religion and teaching people to be religious in a particular way.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching.
- Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) registrations.
- NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation.
To teach Religious Education in a Catholic school (to be a Religious Education Teacher), a teacher must:
- Be a practicing Catholic;
- Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest; and
- Have completed or be due to complete Accreditation D and E – Teach Religious Education in a Catholic school in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy.
- Clearly articulate the aims of Catholic education and the evangelising mission of Catholic schools.
- Lead and build the capacity of staff in Religious Education curricula.
- Lead change and demonstrate contemporary pedagogy that focuses on improving student outcomes in Religious Education, including implementing High Impact Teaching Practices.
- Evaluate, analyse, and use data to inform learning and engage in future strategic planning in Religious Education.
- Lead and build staff capacity to provide opportunities for encounter through faith formation, prayer, and liturgical experiences.
- Collaboratively develop, facilitate, and promote the school’s Catholic social justice, charitable works, and outreach initiatives.
Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.
Other Eligibility Criteria
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes, and experience as outlined in the Position Description.
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CE policy.
For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.
Position Description
