Religious Education Coordinator and Permanent Classroom Teacher 2025
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 1 December 2024
The position of the Religious Education Coordinator (REC) is a senior leadership role that exists to support the Principal in implementing the mission and vision of the school, to support growth in faith and improvement in learning for students. St Anne's Primary School in North Albury are looking for a Religious Education Coordinator to join their amazing team, commencing January 2025
<p><strong>St Anne's Primary School Albury </strong></p><p>St Anne’s school provides a learning environment where students are supported and challenged to become independent learners and where respectful relationships are key to building self belief and confidence.</p><ul><li>Individuals are valued with Jesus as their model and guide</li><li>Gospel values are fostered and developed within the mission of the Catholic Church</li><li>The potential of each child is recognised and developed in the spirit of love and truth</li><li>All members of the School Community are challenged to uphold Christian ideals within our society</li></ul><p>We believe that children learn best when they are intrinsically motivated to achieve their personal best. To achieve this we must provide purposeful and challenging activities that cater for individual learning styles. We take pride in our school as a place of belonging, to find out more about St Anne’s Primary School, North Albury click <a href="https://web.sanaww.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><p><strong>Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?</strong></p><p><a href="https://ww.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow"><u>Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga</u></a> (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.</p><p>In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.</p><p>We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The position of the Religious Education Coordinator (REC) is a senior leadership role that exists to support the Principal in implementing the mission and vision of the school, to support growth in faith and improvement in learning for students. The REC has the delegated responsibility for the leadership, coordination and supervision of learning and teaching in Religious Education. In sharing the leadership of Catholic Life, Education and Mission, the REC is required to have a well-developed capacity to take forward the evangelising mission of Catholic schools within the Diocese of Wagga Wagga.</p><p>Role Description Attached</p><p><strong>What We Can Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Temporary Religious Education Coordinator and Full-time Permanent Teaching position </li><li>Role to commencing on 28 January 2025</li><li>Discounted Bupa Health insurance</li><li>Salary Packaging through Maxxia</li><li>Access to our Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology</li><li>Salary determined by NESA Accreditation and Teaching Service + Coordinator 2 Allowance ($18,983 per annum)</li></ul><p>*Please note, that Co-ordinator appointments are 3 years full time contract with the option of an additional 3 years subject to ongoing successful Performance Reviews.</p><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Postgraduate academic qualifications additional to initial teacher training.</li><li>Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School <a href="https://sites-us.lumapps.com/a/cedww/intranet/evangelisation-religious-education/work-teach-lead" rel="nofollow">(Category E, Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga)</a> or working towards Accreditation.</li><li><a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/teacher-accreditation" rel="nofollow">NESA Accreditation</a> at Proficient Status or beyond.</li><li>Current Drivers Licence.</li><li>Current Working With Children Check.</li><li>Successful candidate to undertake National Criminal History Check</li><li>Three (3) referees, one of which must be your current employer and your current Parish Priest. CEDWW will conduct the reference check with the Parish Priest prior to shortlisting.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills and Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Recent school or system Leadership experience.</li><li>Highly developed communication skills in a range of forums and media.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning pedagogies, curriculum and practice.</li><li>Ability to think critically, strategically and operationally, implementing a structured cycle of improvement initiatives, reflecting on and adapting processes as required to meet successful outcomes.</li><li>A high level of relational skills evidenced in a range of circumstances.</li><li>Ability to understand, interpret and analyse data relevant to scope of practice and position.</li><li>Experience in management of budgets, understanding of relevant policy, administration procedure and other areas of governance as appropriate to the scope and intent of the role.</li></ul><p><strong>Applications and Enquiries</strong></p><p>If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact<strong> Sandra Harvey</strong> via email at <a href="mailto:harveya3@ww.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">harveya3@ww.catholic.edu.au</a> or on<strong> 0419 314002.</strong></p><p>Applicants should submit your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria via email to <a href="mailto:recruitment@ww.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">recruitment@ww.catholic.edu.au</a> </p><p>Please include three referees with your application, one of which must be your Parish Priest. CEDWW will conduct the reference check with the Parish Priest prior to shortlisting.</p><p>If you are applying for this position you must complete a <a href="https://au1.documents.adobe.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCWBABGhuKlHzTyPtdW5gMzPvdSeUJWDuXt7eAkfi4VbiJH9ss-t7n8FBC1I277vT0*" rel="nofollow">Pre-Employment Declaration</a> as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.</p><p>Applications close on<strong> Sunday 1st December 2024</strong></p><p><strong>NOTE: If you are applying from interstate, please note you will need to be Accredited to teach in NSW - please click </strong><a href="https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/teacher-accreditation/apply/moving-to-nsw" rel="nofollow"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><i>"CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care"</i></p><p><i>CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</i></p>