Education Officer - Religious Education & Spirituality (Spiritual/Faith Formation Programs) (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)
Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
Newcastle West
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
Job overview
| Location | NEWCASTLE WEST Catholic Schools Office | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.4 FTE | |
| Description | The Director of Schools is seeking internal Expressions of Interest from suitably and highly motivated people for the position of Education Officer Spiritual/Faith Formation in the diocese of Maitland/Newcastle. This is a temporary K-12, 0.4 position as part of the Religious Education and Spirituality Services Team at the Catholic Schools Office for Term 3 2019 with a possibility for extension into Term 4, 2019. The successful applicant will work with the current Education Officer Formation for Mission, in consultation with the Head of Religious Education and Spirituality Services, which supports diocesan schools and office personnel in the realisation of the system strategic plan, to research, write and deliver formation programs across the Diocese. The position also requires contribution to COSI processes and in school support. | |
| Position Requirements | As a member of the Religious Education & Spirituality Team the successful applicant will, assist in the finalising of the overarching Formation Framework with the Formation Framework Working Party and the RE&S Team
As a member of the Religious Education & Spirituality Team, the successful applicant, in consultation with the Head of Religious Education & Spirituality Services, will:
• work with current Education Officer Formation For Mission to support the delivery of the current suite of programs across the CSO and schools will assist schools in the research and delivery of their Formation Frameworks and days. • coordinate a suite of relevant spiritual/faith formation programs for school staff and CSO staff • provide high quality spiritual formation experiences that are personally meaningful, ecclesially faithful and strategically effective • be collaborative, consultative and supportive • model inclusive behaviour in all schools and office activities • accept and respect staff from various cultural and religious backgrounds • participate in regular evaluation to facilitate ongoing improvement and to address new challenges The RE&S department will work in conjunction with the needs of the school to co-ordinate the implementation of the 0.4 |
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| Essential Criteria | • must be a practising Catholic and provide the name and contact number of their Parish Priest with their application
• hold a Master’s Degree in at least one of the following disciplines: Religious Education, Theology, Educational Leadership or equivalent and meet the criteria for Category E Work Teach and Lead. • have school or system leadership experience • an understanding that Spiritual/ Faith Formation is intimately linked to one’s practice of the faith in the local parish community • have a clear understanding of and personal commitment to Catholic educational philosophy and goals • have demonstrated initiative and the ability to work in a team setting or unsupervised, as required • strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills • the capacity to deliver spiritual/ faith formation programs to a variety of people in a wide variety of contexts and roles |
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| CommencementStarts | ASAP | |
| Finishing Date | 27/9/19 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary in accordance with CSO Education/Professional Officers 3.3 | |
| Applications Close | Friday 05 July, 2019 | |
| Instructions | Expressions of interest should be made by forwarding a Resume to: | |
| Contact | Name | Telephone |
| Rosa Tomassetti (rosa.tomassetti@mn.catholic.edu.au ) | 02 4979 1269 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Rosa Tomassetti |
By post:
Staffing Officer |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | Applications should include:
• a letter to the Head of Religious Education and Spirituality Services indicating reason/s for interest in the position • details of significant experiences which address each of the stated criteria • current curriculum vitae • names and contact details for three (3) referees, one (1) of which must be your Parish Priest and current supervisor. approval from Principal Applications should be emailed as one PDF attachment quoting Reference 8508 to rosa.tomassetti@mn.catholic.edu.au by 9am Friday, 5 July, 2019. |
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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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