Religious Education Coordinator (Primary)
St Pius X Primary School
Windale
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time
Job overview
| Location | WINDALE St Pius X Primary School | |
| Vacancy Type | Contract | |
| Description | (Kindergarten to Year 6, Current enrolment 52) St Pius X Primary School, Windale is located in the Lake Macquarie area just 20 minutes South of Newcastle CBD. Lake Macquarie is home to the largest saltwater lake in the southern hemisphere, enjoy the regions aquatic lifestyle with beautiful beaches just a 10-minute drive away. A school of 52 students, catering from K-6 St Pius X strives to provide a sound educational framework that will equip pupils with the skills to make a worthwhile contribution to society and ultimately achieve personal development. In the Diocese of Maitland Newcastle Religious Education Co-ordinators (RECs) are recognised and acknowledged as Religious Leaders for the school community. They are senior members of the school executive team and are tasked with the role of supporting the Principal in promoting and affirming the Catholic culture, identity and mission of the school. RECs are practising Catholics who are committed to the life of their Eucharistic community and have an understanding of their Baptismal call to share and witness the Good News of Jesus Christ with students, parents and staff. RECs represent the school and the teaching profession in the community, especially the parish. They are professional, ethical and respected individuals within and outside the school. It is expected the REC will work in partnership with the Principal and Parish Priest in providing religious leadership for the school and wider community. |
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| Position Requirements | • Compliance with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead policy and will need to achieve accreditation at Category E – Accreditation for Senior Leadership. (within a time-frame specified at time of appointment) | |
| Essential Criteria | • Must be a practising Catholic who is committed to the life of their Eucharistic community; • Demonstrate an implicit and relevant understanding of the philosophy and theology of Catholic Education, the mission of the Church through Catholic schools and be able to articulate this clearly to others; • Demonstrate a high-level knowledge and understanding of the relevant Religious Education Frameworks and the Diocesan (K-6) RE Syllabus; • Demonstrate capacity to ensure staff incorporate key understandings and appropriate methodologies in the teaching of Religious Education (RE) which will lead to students knowing the core teachings of the Catholic faith and how these are lived in the world today; • Proven capacity to facilitate improvement in student learning; • Proven capacity to identify areas of school improvement, advocate and systematically plan for the facilitation of professional learning and formation of staff; • Demonstrate exemplary values and attitudes appropriate to professional practice; • Proven capacity to build links between the school and its broader parish community in ways that foster the Mission of the Church; • Demonstrate capacity to promote faith formation within the community by providing rich experiences in prayer, reflection and liturgy; and • Demonstrate capacity to work collaboratively as a member of the school’s leadership team. Note: To start or return to working as a teacher in a NSW school, you must be accredited by NESA. Your current NESA and Working With Children number must be recorded on your application. |
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| CommencementStarts | 27/1/21 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement NSW Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools 2017. The position of REC at this school currently attracts an allowance of $15,982.00 p.a. (2 point position) | |
| Applications Close | Sunday 14 June, 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 |
| Peter Bowen (peter.bowen@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4948 8467 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Peter Bowen |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | Benefits including:
• A corporate fitness program; • Employee assistance program (EAP); • Paid parental leave; • Training and staff development programs; • Access to long service leave after just five years; and • Opportunity for leasing motor vehicles. To apply: Please email your cover letter addressing the essential criteria and resume to the school. Referees Applicants should nominate at least three (3) referees, one of whom must be a parish priest and two other persons one of whom must be the person's current principal and/or area supervisor or consultant. Selection procedure will involve an interview. Intending applicants should carefully consider the criteria and other information supplied before submitting their application. Emails only of applications will be received up until 11.59pm on the closing date. **Please note that by not addressing the selection criteria, this may affect our application and you may not be shortlisted.** |
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About St Pius X Primary School
- St Pius X Primary School
- 12 Lake Street, Windale
- New South Wales
- 2306
- Australia
St Pius X Primary School is located in Windale, in the Lake Macquarie Region of New South Wales. The school is co-educational and caters for students from Prep to Year 6. The school has approximately 50 students enrolled with 9 teaching staff.
The school was founded upon the traditions of the Sisters of St Joseph in 1955. The school thrives on a strong sense of community and collaboration between staff, students and parents. St Pius X Primary School focuses on the uniqueness of each child as the core of a meaningful education. The student attendance rate is approximately 87%.
Principal
Jack Wakely
Curriculum
Teachers at the school strive to meet the specific needs of every child through the formation and delivery of appropriate educational programs. The school has a strong focus on national priorities to improve literacy, numeracy, religious education as well as the integration of information communication technologies across all key learning areas. St Pius X Primary School implements the Australian Curriculum.
Facilities
As well as classrooms for learning, the school has a library, play areas and sporting fields.
School ethos
The school is affiliated with the local church parish. St Pius X Primary School strives to teach the word of the gospel in a safe and supportive environment. Religious Education is a key aspect of life at the school. The core values of acceptance, tolerance and inclusiveness are promoted strongly within the school. The overall aim of the school is to provide an educational framework that will equip pupils with the skills to make significant contributions to society.
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