Religious Education Coordinator – Matraville

Catholic schools have been delivering excellence in education to Sydney school students for 200 years. Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) continues to be a thriving and growing contemporary educational community with over 150 schools, more than 71,000 current students, 10,000 staff and a large alumni community.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR l K-6 l 126 Students
St Agnes’ Catholic Primary School Matraville
Commencement Date: Term 1, 28 January 2022 (2 Year Contract)
Closing Date: Monday, 1 November 2021

As a member of the school leadership team, the Religious Education Coordinator shares 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. This position requires an outstanding educator with a well-developed capacity to take forward the evangelising mission of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Sydney.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

At St Agnes’ Catholic Primary School Matraville, we believe children learn best when the curriculum is challenging, stimulating and relevant, and that teaching practices support the diverse learning needs of our students. The teaching of foundational literacy and numeracy skills is a key focus. We embed 21st-century skills across the curriculum, including the ability to think in creative, critical and problem-solving ways, to communicate confidently, and to work collaboratively with others.

We value the partnership of faith and education between parish, school and home. We believe that this partnership will help our children to actively engage with their faith, learning and community.

SELECTION CRITERIA

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 and implementation
• 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 an understanding of, and ability to differentiate, curriculum
• has the ability to work collaboratively across all stages
• is adaptable in working within a ‘shared leadership’ model.

The successful candidate will also possess the following qualifications:

• has completed, or has evidence of, study toward a Graduate Diploma or Master of Religious Education or Theology
• has Category E Accreditation in accordance with To Work, Teach and Lead in systemic Catholic schools Archdiocese of Sydney Accreditation (6.5)
• demonstrates the standard descriptors at the lead teacher level, in accordance with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
• post graduate units of study in leadership (advantageous). 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button and follow the steps to complete.

To complete the application process you will need to attach:

• cover letter
• resume
• academic transcripts
• Parish Priest reference.

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

Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

OUR MISSION
To know and love Christ through learning.

OUR VISION
Thriving Catholic communities through excellent teaching and learning.

OUR VALUES
Truth, empathy, excellence, curiosity and collaboration.