<p>Inspiring Leadership Opportunity in Religious Education!<br><br> Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie, is seeking a&nbsp;Permanent Full-Time Leader of Learning - Religious Education&nbsp;to join our team in January 2026!&nbsp;<br><br> As we transition into our final phase as a Years 7 to 12 Catholic learning community in 2025, we are dedicated to nurturing faith-filled, confident, and reflective learners.<br> Our educators co-create enriching environments where religious education is at the heart of our mission, fostering a deep sense of faith, purpose, fulfilment, and joy.<br><br> Located in the picturesque Port Stephens region, our college offers an ideal coastal or semi-rural lifestyle for those considering a sea change.<br> Medowie is just 34km from Newcastle CBD and within an hour's drive to the stunning Hunter Valley area.<br><br><br><br><a href="https://mncatholic.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/HR-HumanResourcesTeamSite-Active-PositionDescriptionLibrary/EQC5mo095B9OjZgKRPv3yHgB_7I1cQwjJv85-ltgxT8Y3w?e=XjDUdx"><strong>POSITION DESCRIPTION</strong></a><br><br> Whilst the Principal also has final responsibility for the development and implementation of the Religious Education program Kindergarten to Year 12, this responsibility is shared with the Leader of Learning – Secondary Religious Education, who also assists to support parents and carers in their role as religious educators of their children.<br><br> The Leader of Learning – Secondary Religious Education is an exemplary teacher who provides an excellent role model for other teachers, especially in the area of Religious Education and in their understanding of quality teaching and learning that is holistic and informed by a distinctive Catholic world-view.<br><br> The Leader of Learning – Secondary Religious Education works in collaboration with the school leadership team and colleagues to promote the school as a place which has a strong focus on enhancing religious learning for all students.<br><br> Within the RE faculty they will:<br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Promote the development and maintenance of academic rigour in relation to Religious Education<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Supervise the implementation and teaching of the diocesan Religious Education curriculum<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure the highest standards of teaching practice<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Lead and support the ongoing development, implementation and oversight of quality teaching programs and learning outcomes<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Have deep understanding and expertise in KLA curriculum requirements<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Establish a culture of collaborative and reflective practice<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Support individuals in identifying new experiences for their continual professional development<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Know their students and strive to provide engaging learning that supports student faith development<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul>