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, 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. To this end, the Executive Director of Sydney Catholic Schools invites applications for the following leadership position:

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR l K-6 l 498 Students
All Hallows Catholic Primary School Five Dock

Commencement Date: Term 1, 28 January 2022
Closing Date: Monday, 13 September 2021

As a member of the school leadership team, the Religious Education Coordinator shares responsibility for the development of the Catholic life of the school, leadership of its vision, mission and strategic priorities and contribution to the management of the school. The Religious Education Coordinator has delegated responsibility for the coordination and supervision of teaching and learning in Religious Education. This position requires an outstanding educator with a well-developed capacity to take forward the evangelising mission of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Sydney.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

At All Hallows Catholic Primary School Five Dock, we inspire our children to be change makers who are independent and articulate. We instill hope and light for ourselves and others. Our supportive and inclusive community grows old and new connections with a sense of nurturing and belonging for each student. 

Innovation and imagination are fostered in our contemporary spaces supported by an expert teaching team. Students are challenged in their learning through collaboration, curiosity and creativity.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The successful candidate for this position will be a highly effective and Catholic leader who:

  • is a committed Catholic who understands the evangelising mission of Catholic schools
  • is a leader of Catholic identity and mission at a school and / or system level
  • is committed to working closely with the priests and the parish community
  • can lead the preparation of liturgies and celebrations
  • is able to lead Religious Education in all aspects of curriculum development and implementation
  • is a strong, contemporary leader of learning, with the capacity to lead change and demonstrate contemporary pedagogy that focuses on improving student learning
  • is a person who can effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders and build relationships
  • can analyse and use data to inform learning and engage in future planning 
  • has an understanding of, and ability to differentiate, curriculum
  • has the ability to work collaboratively across all stages
  • is adaptable in working within a ‘shared leadership’ model.

The successful candidate will also possess the following qualifications:

APPLICATION PROCESS

Submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button and follow the steps to complete.

To complete the application process you will need to attach:

For any enquiries, please contact the Mission and Identity team by emailing mi.appointments@syd.catholic.edu.au.

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.