Leader of Learning – Religion/Ministry
Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
Medowie
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
Job overview
| Location | MEDOWIE Catherine McAuley Catholic College | |
| Vacancy Type | Permanent Full Time | |
| Description | Catherine McAuley Catholic College is seeking a permanent full time Leader of Learning with responsibility for Religion and Ministry to commence in Term 4, 2020. This position attracts an allowance at the level of Coordinator 2. Catherine McAuley Catholic College is a Mercy-inspired learning community committed to empowering confident, agile and reflective learners. Our educators co-create learning environments where faith, purpose, fulfilment and joy are experienced by all. Catherine McAuley Catholic College has its foundation year in 2021 with an initial intake of Stage 4. In the formative years Leaders of Learning positions will be multi-disciplinary and will evolve into discreet roles (i.e Leader of Learning Religion and Ministry Coordinator) as school enrolments develop. The College is located in the beautiful Port Stephens region and can provide the ideal coastal or semi-rural lifestyle for those considering a sea change. Medowie is only 34km from the Newcastle CBD and within an hour’s drive to the stunning Hunter Valley area. |
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| Position Requirements | This Leader of Learning position has specific responsibility for leadership of the Key Learning Area of Religion and the Ministry life of the College. A Leader of Learning is a member of the College Leadership Team and chair of a faculty-based Learning Team. In addition, they will co-chair the College Ministry Team along with the College Chaplain. They have the responsibility to ensure that the learning and teaching taking place reflects the College Moral Imperative and Mission statements and meets the learning needs of each student. |
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| Essential Criteria | • Be a practising Catholic who is committed to the life of their Eucharistic community, with an understanding of, clear commitment to, and ability to articulate the theology and objectives of the Catholic school. • The applicant should have a four-year trained teacher classification and with an established record of success in teaching. • Work closely with the College Chaplain in implementing professional learning and a formation framework of experiences for staff, including staff prayer, staff liturgies, faith formation and spirituality days. • Initiate, encourage and participate in the liturgical and prayer life within the school community. • Write, implement and evaluate retreat and reflection day programs for students from Years 7 to 12. • Capacity and willingness to actively lead, manage and support staff in the faith life of the College. • Leadership in the development and implementation of the College Religious Education program. • Ability to model the integration of Catholic perspectives into classroom practice. • Lead professional learning dialogue by facilitating opportunities for teams of teachers to meet, plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate learning. • Ensure learning and teaching practices align with the College Moral Imperative to co-create learning opportunities that empower young people to become confident, agile and reflective learners. • Current NESA Accreditation • Paid Working With Children Check (WWCC) • Completion of Anaphylaxis training • Willingness to comply with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy 2018 • Willingness to work towards the current Accreditation at Category E: Accreditation for Senior Leadership • Be a practising Catholic with a capacity for significant leadership in the religious dimension of the College community and must provide a current Parish Priest Reference and contact details. |
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| CommencementStarts | 12/10/2020 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. This position attracts a 2 Point Coordinator Allowance of $15,982 annually plus base salary. | |
| Applications Close | Sunday 19 July, 2020 | |
| Instructions | Forward your Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter addressing selection criteria via email (preferred) as one pdf to the contact person. | |
| Contact | Name | Telephone |
| Scott Donohoe (scott.donohoe@mn.catholic.edu.au) | ||
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Scott Donohoe |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | To apply: Interested applicants are encouraged to contact scott.donohoe@mn.catholic.edu.au for an information package relating to this position. Please provide a cover letter attached to your Curriculum Vitae and responses to essential criteria directly to College Principal – Scott Donohoe: scott.donohoe@mn.catholic.edu.au Applicants should nominate at least three referees including their contact details, one of whom must be their current principal and one must be their parish priest. Please note that not addressing the selection criteria will result in your application not being shortlisted. The preferred applicant will be required to complete the registration process for the Diocese. Applications close: Sunday 19th July, 2020. 11.59pm | |
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About Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
- Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
- PO Box 714, Newcastle
- New South Wales
- 2300
- Australia
The Catholic Schools Office (CSO), is responsible for the leadership, efficient operation and management of systemic schools which educate more than 18,000 students in 45 Primary schools, 10 Secondary schools and one K-12 school in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
The CSO employs more than 1200 teachers and around 550 support staff. Our main focus is providing support for schools to ensure each student receives a quality education and has the opportunity to grow academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally.
Catholic schools seek to develop spirit, mind, body and character and to cultivate Gospel values that support lives filled with joy, endeavour and hope in the future. As a Catholic Schools Office, we model ourselves on the person of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Gospels and through the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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