24 Jul
Catholic Diocese of Parramatta
Sydney
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.
**Acting Religious Education Coordinator - St John Paul II**:
**Job no**: 508017
**Work type**: temporary full-time
**Location**: St John Paul II Catholic College - Schofields
**Categories**: School Leadership
St John Paul II Catholic College is seeking a passionate and committed Religious Education Coordinator to join us on a temporary full-time basis from 28 April 2025 to 26 January 2026.
St John Paul II Catholic College is a dual-campus school for students from Years 7 to 12. We provide a future-focused Catholic educational environment that develops resilient, self-assured, and innovative learners.
Our school is a welcoming, safe and innovative learning community for local students and their families. Enrolling at St John Paul II is a chance for your family to be part of our story too!
**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**
- Meet the requirements of Category E of the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term. This includes four units of postgraduate study in RE/Theology and/or Catholic Leadership in addition to those undertaken for Category D.
- Be accredited to teach Religious Education (Category D).
- During the recruitment process, you will need to provide:
- Certified copy of a Certificate of Accreditation for Category D and E
- Copy of Baptism Certificate
- Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance
- Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
- A copy of your CV
**Interested?**
**Advertised**: 06 Mar 2025 09:03 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 13 Mar 2025 23:03 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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