Religious Education Coordinator - St. Patrick'S GY-525

Religious Education Coordinator - St. Patrick'S GY-525

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 Coordinator - St. Patrick's Primary, Blacktown**:
**Job no**: 507491
**Work type**: ongoing full-time
**Location**: St Patrick's Primary School - Blacktown
**Categories**: School Leadership, Teaching
St Patrick's Primary,



Blacktown is seeking a passionate and committed Religious Education Coordinator to join the team on a permanent full-time basis commencing in Term 1, 2025.
St Patrick's is proud to be part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese's system of 80 Catholic primary and secondary schools operating across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains providing more than 43,500 students with a high-quality, low fee Catholic education.
Our school is a welcoming, safe and innovative learning community for local students and their families.
**About us**:
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**:
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 Schools Parramatta Diocese 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




- Accreditation to teach RE and the completion of a Masters of Religious Education/Theology or a Masters of Educational Leadership (if there are at least four units at Masters Level in Religious Education/Theology and/or Scripture)
- 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 Children
- Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
- Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree)
- Accreditation to teach RE
**The 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. 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
**The Qualifications**:
To be successful you will demonstrate alignment to our purpose and values, together with:
- Tertiary qualification in the relevant areas of study or
- Appropriate demonstrated experience
- Adaptability and an ability to navigate changing/transforming environments
- The ability to work under pressure
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills
- First rate attention to detail and compliance
**Interested?**
- A copy of your CV which includes details of your relevant academic qualifications
**Advertised**: 12 Nov 2024 09:11 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 25

The original job offer can be found in Kit Job:
https://www.kitjobau.com/job/138747413/religious-education-coordinator-patricks-gy-525-australia/?utm_source=html