Religious Education Leader - Hennessy Catholic College - Young, NSW

Location: Young, NSW
Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed-term 
Salary: $65,165 to $107,779 (based on skills and experience) + $16,382 (NSW RE Co-Ordinator 2 Allowance)
Start Date: January, 2022
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Wednesday 27 October 2021

Hennessy Catholic College offers students and teachers a dynamic and caring environment in which to learn and grow in harmony. All are welcomed and nurtured. Catering for a diverse regional community Hennessy provides a quality education for all students in a safe and pastoral setting. The student population is rapidly growing and Hennessy has demonstrated it is able to adapt and cater for the needs and interests of all students in this period of expansion. 

About the Role

An excellent opportunity exists for a Religious Education Leader to join our dynamic team at Hennessy Catholic College, Young.  The Religious Education Co-ordinator is responsible for the Religious Education curriculum as well as the Studies of Religion curriculums. To be successful in this role, you will have a commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team and have the capacity to develop caring relationships with students, parents and staff.

Please note this position is for an initial two-year period with an opportunity for further extensions. Two further extensions (each of four years) may be offered based on performance outcomes. The position will be underpinned by a permanent (ongoing) teaching position within Catholic Education.

Essential Criteria

• Support and promote the Catholic Identity of the College;
• Demonstrate active support of Catholic Education;
• Experience in teaching Stage 6 Studies of Religion;
• Be familiar with NESA procedures;
• Be an effective and innovative classroom teacher;
• Demonstrate a deep knowledge of Religious Education curriculum and Studies of Religion curriculums;
• As a member of the KLA Leaders team, have the ability to contribute to the development of contemporary pedagogy and assessment practices;
• Demonstrate leadership skills through strategic planning and capacity building of staff;
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, parents and community agencies.

To teach Religious Education in a Catholic school an employee must:

• Have completed 6 undergraduate subjects or 4 postgraduate subjects;
• Must be Catholic;
• Must have completed Accreditation D – Teach Religious Education in a Catholic school or willingness to complete.
  
  

Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding 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 website. Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.

Position specific queries: Please contact Kathy Holding on 02 6382 1486 or via email kathy.holding@cg.catholic.edu.au

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au