<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Aquinas Catholic College Menai</strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Monday, 9 June 2025&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Sunday, 18 May 2025&nbsp;<br><strong>Capacity:</strong> Full-Time, Temporary</p> <p><strong>Join us in shaping the future of our students!</strong></p> <p><strong>About Our School</strong></p> <p>Aquinas Catholic College Menai is a systemic co-educational college located in the Sutherland Shire with an enrolment of 1,120 students and 108 staff. Established in 1993 the College is a welcoming community inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ. Our tailored curriculum is based on our Enlivened Learning philosophy which fosters a growth mindset in uniting faith, wellbeing and learning.</p> <p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong></p> <p>In joining <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a>, you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs.</p> <p>SCS is renowned for excellence, with six schools in the top 100 and 13 in the top 150 of the 2024 HSC rankings. Over 51% of results were Band 5 or 6, and our students achieved 2,819 Distinguished Achiever mentions.</p> <p>Be part of a system that fosters academic, creative and vocational success, shaping future leaders every step of the way.</p> <p>In addition, we offer:</p> <ul> <li>attractive remuneration package</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>Applications are invited from talented Religious Education teachers for the position of full-time, Assistant Religious Education Coordinator (1 point) to join <strong>Aquinas Catholic College Menai</strong>. As a member of the school's Religious Education team, the Assistant Religious Education Coordinator will play a key role in the development and implementation of Religious Education programs across the school, promoting Evangelisation initiatives, in building a thriving Catholic community. 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.</p> <p>To be successful for this role, you must demonstrate proven experience in:</p> <ul> <li>creating a faith community that brings the Gospel and teachings of the Catholic Church to all the students, families and staff</li> <li>creating a contemporary, student-centred learning culture</li> <li>initiating and leading change and improvement to enhance learning for all students, especially in Religious Education</li> <li>working strategically, with an understanding of the school within the broader educational, ecclesial and community context</li> <li>developing collaborative partnerships to support student and staff faith journey, learning and well-being, especially in the context of evangelization.</li> </ul> <p>The successful candidate will also possess the following:</p> <ul> <li>has completed, or has evidence of, study toward a Graduate Diploma or Master of Religious Education or Theology (desirable)</li> <li><a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools">Category D</a> Accreditation in accordance with To Work, Teach and Lead in systemic Catholic schools Archdiocese of Sydney Accreditation. Category E Accreditation desirable</li> <li>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 your relationship with Jesus Christ</li> <li>ability to demonstrate the standard descriptors at Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher Level in accordance with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers</li> <li>postgraduate units of study in Leadership (advantageous).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;</p> <ul> <li>current CV</li> <li>cover letter</li> <li>academic transcripts</li> <li>referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) and your last employer</li> <li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/134Gu9izimlv9lrSXf0l4T4BtLWh789OD/view">Parish Priest Reference</a>.</li> </ul> <p>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.</p> <p>For any enquiries, please contact the Mission and Identity team by emailing <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:mi.appointments@syd.catholic.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20-%20%20Menai%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>mi.appointments@syd.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Assistant%20Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20-%20%20Menai%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:mi.appointments@syd.catholic.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20-%20%20Menai%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">mi.appointments@syd.catholic.edu.au</a>.</p> <p><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<br><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.</p> <p><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong>&nbsp;<br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.</p> <p><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>