Religious Education Coordinator

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Orange
Co-educational, years K-6
Permanent, Full time Position
Commencing: Term 1 2025

About the Role
The Religious Education Coordinator is a key member of the leadership team of a Catholic school and exercises their ministry under the leadership of the Principal within the school leadership team, in collaboration with clergy, teachers, parents, Catholic Education staff and other members of the faith community who contribute to the life of the Catholic school.

The responsibilities of the Religious Education Coordinator in the Diocese of Bathurst are drawn from three key domains of leadership:

Religious Leadership: Promote Catholic tradition, spiritual practices, social justice, pastoral care, and liturgical activities while fostering parental involvement.

Educational Leadership: Model effective teaching, align Religious Education with Gospel values, oversee curriculum, and enhance teaching through data-driven insights.

Enabling Leadership: Drive strategic initiatives, manage resources, build partnerships, and support teacher accreditation in Religious Education.

About You
We are seeking someone who is able to meet the following selection criteria:

• Proven ability to lead a faith-filled Catholic community with a strong commitment to Catholic teachings.
• Demonstrated success in building positive relationships and fostering effective collaboration between Parish and school.
• Educational Leadership:
• Evidence of highly effective classroom teaching and expertise in curriculum design, particularly in Religious Education.
• Proven capacity to lead the implementation of Diocesan RE policies and school-wide initiatives.
• Enabling Leadership:
• Strong ability to lead school improvement processes and enhance pedagogy within a professional learning community.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and leading professional learning strategies that improve student outcomes.
• Effective management skills with the ability to develop staff at individual and whole-school levels.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and accreditation in Religious Education.
• Meets the requirements of (Category E) in the Accreditation Policy to Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Bathurst Diocese

About Our Offer

• Support your aspirations in your teaching leadership journey with access to leadership development
• Take the next step in your leadership journey with a 2-point coordinator position
• Positive, engaging, and supportive culture
• Be a part of the wider Catholic Diocese and benefit from access to resources and mentoring from like-minded people

About Us
Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

St. Mary's Catholic Primary School in Orange, NSW, is a faith-centered community dedicated to learning, justice, and love. Our Catholic identity is central, emphasising faith formation and practice. We offer a contemporary curriculum focused on academic excellence, supported by extensive digital resources and collaborative learning opportunities to encourage creativity and innovation. Students actively participate in co-curricular activities and social justice outreach. Our vibrant learning environment, including modern facilities and grounds, fosters happy learners.

Click here to find out more about St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Orange.

Ho to Apply
If you’re looking to make the next step in your education career, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement
• Contact details of appropriate referees
• All supporting documentation (statements of service, transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)

Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 29 November 2024.

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on (02) 6366 8306.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.