<p>St Michael’s Primary School in the stunning coastal town of Nelson Bay is seeking a visionary and dedicated Religious Education Coordinator to join our warm, vibrant school community in a Temporary Full-Time position, beginning January 2025 for 12 months.<br><br>Located in the picturesque Port Stephens Region, just a 45-minute drive from Newcastle CBD, St Michael’s serves a close-knit community of 275 K-6 students.<br>We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, dynamic environment where every student’s unique gifts and potential are celebrated, and where both students and educators are empowered to excel.<br><br>This is a wonderful opportunity for an inspiring leader to shape the spiritual journey of our school community, guiding meaningful, faith-centered education that enriches our students' lives.<br>Join us at St Michael’s and be part of a collaborative team committed to academic excellence and the holistic development of every child.<br><br><br><br><a href="https://diocesemn.azurewebsites.net/media/5501/position_description_-_cso_-_religious_education_coordinator.pdf"><strong>POSITION DESCRIPTION</strong></a><br><br>In the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, Religious Education Co-ordinators (RECs) are recognised and acknowledged as significant religious leaders for our primary school communities. They are members of the school executive team and are tasked with the role of supporting the Principal and Parish Priest in promoting and affirming the Catholic culture, identity and mission of the school.<br><br>RECs represent the school and the teaching profession in the community, especially the parish. They are professional, ethical and respected individuals within and outside the school.<br><br>RECs develop and shape a shared vision focused on providing quality and educational experiences and learning outcomes for all students.<br><br>The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes.&nbsp; The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.</p>