Acting Religious Education Coordinator - St Gregory's Primary, Queanbeyan NSW

Location: Queanbeyan, NSW
Employment Type: Full-time
Employment Status: Temporary
Salary Range: $76,754 to $129,948 (based on skills and experience) plus $18,983 NSW Coordinator 2 Allowance
Employment Term: 22 July 2024 to 27 September 2024
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 2 June 2024

About Us

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

About the College

Our school's most valued assets are the amazing students who proudly claim St Gregory's as their school. We aim to make St Gregory's a school where safety, fairness and respect guide our shared journey. The school strives for all students to develop their spirituality, relationships and potential to become the best they can be.

About the Role

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Religious Education Coordinator to join our faith community and assist the Principal in implementing effective teaching and learning programs across the school. They are responsible for implementing effective Religious teaching and learning programs and within the school. 

This appointment is temporary as it replaces a teacher who is on leave or secondment.

Benefits and Opportunities

• A positive and collaborative workplace culture 
• Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst 
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice 
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) 
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) 

Key Responsibilities

• Actively promote the Catholic Tradition to the school community
• Organise, promote and attend appropriate school and parish religious celebrations
• Promote prayer, reflection and faith development within the staff and student communities
• Communicate relevant details of the religious teaching and learning program to clergy and parents
• Communicate Sacramental information to relevant grades and coordinate retreats and celebrations with the Parish Priest.
• Ensure the implementation of the new Religious Education Scope and Sequence throughout the school
• Guide teachers in the planning of classroom and school prayer and worship, ensuring a variety of celebrations appropriate for the liturgical year

Essential Criteria

• Must hold a NSW Working With Children Check registration and a NSW Teaching Accreditation 
• Must have commenced or completed relevant degree.
• Demonstrate concern for the pastoral care of staff and students
• Maintain an effective leadership profile and good relationships with staff, students and the community
• Promote positive relationships between Parish Priests, the Parish community and the school
• Actively promote harmonious and cooperative staff relationships
• Demonstrate ethically responsible behaviour
• Model Catholic beliefs and practices

Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding the criteria and skill set required.

Application Process

Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experience as outlined in the position description.

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CE policy.

For further information about the School, please visit our school website.

Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.

Other Eligibility Criteria

• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

Position-specific queries: Please contact Tiffany Reedy on 02 6297 2221 or via email tiffany.reedy@cg.catholic.edu.au 

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6218 0007 or via email Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au

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