Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) has been delivering excellence in education to Sydney school students for 200 years. SCS continues to be a thriving and growing contemporary educational community with over 150 schools, more than 71,000 current students, over 10,000 staff and a large alumni community. Our schools are established by the Church to support parents with their responsibility for the faith formation of their children. 

The Role

The Network K-12 Religious Education Officer role focuses on using education data to improve system outcomes and achieve excellence in Religious Education and curricular outcomes across schools and Networks.

The Network K-12 Religious Education Officer is required to perform tasks that include but are not limited to:

  • Analysing school, system and network data to identify trends and issues in Religious Education curriculum and outcomes.
  • Working with the Specialist: Religious Education to develop a cohesive religious education plan for Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) networks and schools.
  • Undertaking statistical analysis utilising school and network data, demographics, and other key information to prepare reports on religious education student outcomes.
  • Undertaking internal and external research into contemporary educational pedagogies, emerging educational theories and national and international trends in religious education. 
  • Effectively communicating research and data analysis in a clear, concise and meaningful way to a wide range of stakeholders and senior audiences using a range of written, verbal and visual methods, and to publication standards.
  • Utilising research and data analysis to develop a range of professional learning modules, both online and face-to-face, teaching resources, policies and practices for schools and networks in religious education. 
  • Developing a suite of religious education curricular materials including texts, tests and assessments, online sites, portals and engaged communities for the sharing of knowledge between schools and network staff. 

The Person

Essential Knowledge and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Teaching.
  • Graduate Diploma, Master in Religious Education or Theological Studies.
  • Demonstrated five years minimum teaching experience in a school.
  • Experienced in leading staff in professional learning.
  • Demonstrated success in improving student outcomes.
  • Demonstrated success in implementing school-wide initiatives.
  • Experienced in using data analysis to inform educational initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to articulate contemporary educational trends in both local and international contexts.
  • Demonstrated high order written, oral and presentation skills.
  • Ability to respect, support and uphold the mission, ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of Sydney Catholic Schools.
  • Is a Baptised Catholic with demonstrated evidence of ongoing commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church and engagement in the life of a Catholic faith community such as a parish or an established community within the Catholic Church, as an expression of their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Essential Accreditation

  • Education Officers are required to be qualified and NESA accredited teachers. 
  • Education Officers are required to operate at the Highly Accomplished or Lead level of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
  • Accreditation to ‘Teach Religious Education’ in the Archdiocese of Sydney (Category D), in accordance with the “Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in systemic Catholic schools” policy within the Archdiocese of Sydney.
  • Typically, Accreditation or Provisional Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E), in accordance with the “Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in systemic Catholic schools” policy.

Desirable

  • Postgraduate qualification in Education or another discipline.
  • Typically a post-graduate qualification in Religious Education or Theology or Theological Studies at Graduate Diploma or Master or higher, or a Bachelor of Theology.
  • Five years of senior leadership experience in a school (e.g. Religious Education Coordinator or higher).

The Process

To apply for this position please click the “Apply Now” button below.

To support your application, you will be required to provide:

  • Your current resume
  • Cover letter

Closing Date: Monday, 13 September 2021, at 11:59pm

General Enquiries: Please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (Mon-Fri).

Working With Children Clearance

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a Working With Children Clearance to be completed prior to commencement of employment.

OUR MISSION

To know and love Christ through learning.

OUR VISION

Thriving Catholic communities through excellent teaching and learning.

OUR VALUES

Truth, empathy, excellence, curiosity and collaboration.