Acting Religious Education Coordinator

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 St Mary's War Memorial School, West Wyalong NSW 

St Mary’s Primary aims to develop a faith-filled Catholic learning community of hope, joy, wonder, and peace where all are welcome and inspired to grow to their potential. We are looking for exemplary teachers who would lead, support, and promote a culture and atmosphere of Catholic values and faith development.

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) 
• Support for professional development and study opportunities 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice

Key Responsibilities 

• Promoting the mission of the Catholic Church and providing opportunities for staff, students and parents to encounter God through the life, words and teachings of Jesus Christ.
• Cultivating engagement in the two complementary dimensions of Religious Education: Teaching people about religion and Teaching people to be religious in a particular way.
• Supporting teachers to develop, implement and evaluate classroom Religion teaching and learning programs, including the embedding of Catholic perspectives across all areas of the curriculum.
• Instructional leadership in Religious Education classes.
• Developing, facilitating and promoting Religious Education Professional Learning opportunities to enhance the quality of teaching and learning, improve student outcomes in Religion and build the capacity of teachers.
• Collaboratively developing, facilitating and promoting faith formation opportunities for staff, students, families and the school community.
• Collaboratively developing, facilitating and promoting faith prayer, liturgical and worship life of the school community.
• Collaboratively developing, facilitating and promoting the school’s social justice and service learning initiatives.
• Communicating with the school community with the purpose of celebrating student engagement in Religious Education and the Religious Life of the School.
• Liaising with the Parish, promoting the school and coordinating opportunities for the school to participate in the Parish community.

Essential Criteria 

• Must hold a relevant Working with Children registration and Teaching Accreditation
• Must have commenced or completed relevant degree.
• Have completed 6 undergraduate subjects or 4 postgraduate subjects.
• Must be Catholic
• Must have completed, be due to complete, or have a willingness to complete Accreditation D – Teach Religious Education in a Catholic school.
• Demonstrate a high level of commitment to the goals of Catholic Education and the ability to lead in Developing a Faith Community in the Catholic tradition.
• Demonstrate excellence in Educational Leadership, particularly in curriculum and policy development.
• Demonstrate effective Communication, Leadership and Community Building Skills.
• Demonstrate high-quality teaching and learning when in the role of a classroom teacher, and have the ability to lead and support teachers in their development.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and administrative practices, including the effective use of technology.

Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.