<p>St Patrick’s College, Strathfield is a Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition offering a quality education to over 1,600 boys from Years 5 to 12. Working at St Patrick’s College, Strathfield means joining a community of highly motivated, passionate, professional and experienced individuals who are known for their inclusivity, expertise and dedication to our students, education and each other.</p> <p>Founded on Catholic values and the EREA Touchstones of Gospel Spirituality, Liberating Education, Inclusive Community and Justice &amp; Solidarity,&nbsp;Religious Education is at the heart of a Catholic education at St Patrick’s College, Strathfield.</p> <p>We are immensely proud of the opportunities that are afforded to students here at St Patrick’s, with a robust co-curricular sporting and cultural program, excellence in learning and teaching, and faith formation and prayer life that assists in developing young men who are prepared for a dynamic world.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Temporary 3-point leadership position commencing Monday 13 October 2025 and concluding Thursday 2 April 2026 + full time permanent teaching position.</strong></p> <p>At St Patrick's College, we believe great leadership is key when it comes to improving education, enriching learning experiences and maximising student outcomes. Commencing in July 2025, this is a tremendous opportunity to join our middle leadership team as the&nbsp;<strong>Acting</strong> <strong>Head of Religious Education&nbsp;(Stage 4 to Stage 6)&nbsp;</strong>and become an integral member of our vibrant faith and learning community. Reporting directly to the Director of Curriculum, you will be a highly experienced and accomplished educator and able to provide proactive, high-quality leadership and management.&nbsp;</p> <p>You will work closely with , support and collaborate with the Director of Identity and Identity Team who provide spiritual, religious and theological leadership for the College community. However, your primary focus will be providing leadership to the pedagogy of teaching, learning and assessment; promoting and supporting Religious Education and Formation; and integrating Gospel Values and principles across the curriculum.</p> <p>This is a dynamic role requiring exceptional communication, interpersonal and organisational skills together with an ability to prioritise and work autonomously. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will inspire, motivate and lead the pursuit of excellence in the pedagogies of teaching, contemporary teaching methodologies, differentiation of the curriculum, learning and assessment, classroom management, and professional development strategies to build the capability and capacity of the team.</p> <p>This role would suit an accomplished educator&nbsp;looking to take the next step in leadership of curriculum delivery, while supported by a positive, experienced and collaborative team.</p> <p>To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate you satisfy the following selection criteria:</p> <p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>A working understanding of, and commitment to the Catholic ethos of a School in the Edmund Rice tradition.</li> <li>Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice.</li> <li>Qualified to teach Religious Education (Stage 4 and Stage 5) and Studies of Religion (Stage 6) with&nbsp;NESA Accreditation&nbsp;and approval to teach in NSW together with at least five (5) years teaching experience and demonstrated excellence as a classroom practitioner.</li> <li>The&nbsp;ability to co-ordinate high impact teaching and learning (curriculum, pedagogy, assessment) and drive student learning through a deep understanding of the Religious Education curriculum whilst ensuring reporting, monitoring and compliance requirements are met.</li> <li>Previous experience in or capacity to lead improvement in teaching practice (professional learning, evidence informed and collaborative practice).</li> <li>Previous experience in, or capacity to lead the process of planning, developing and implementing the syllabus.</li> <li>Expert knowledge of assessment and feedback with the ability to design and implement learning that caters for a diverse range of students.</li> <li>Ability to build relational trust with a team using a disposition of self-reflection, open-mindedness, interpersonal courage, empathy, perseverance and resilience.</li> <li>Exceptional communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Postgraduate qualifications (in leadership, education, religious education or theology).</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to apply</strong></p> <p>To express your interest in joining our highly motivated professional staff, apply via the online ‘Career Application’ available on our website&nbsp;<a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spc.nsw.edu.au%2Fworking-spc%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ckaryn.corcoran%40spc.nsw.edu.au%7Cd95f2cffc8304c71231808daafd3e348%7C878993c0d0614c9c8abc094551833516%7C0%7C0%7C638015621824547504%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=qOm6XCPfCH8K7d%2FeWnhAn2ctRaASXWOiGaDzxuhuhsc%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow">Working at SPC | St Patrick's College Strathfield</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Your application should consist of:</p> <p><strong>1.Cover letter</strong>&nbsp;(maximum two pages) that highlights your claim for the role and demonstrates your suitability by addressing the following two target questions:</p> <p><strong>(a)</strong>&nbsp;Please outline how you would lead the Religious Education Faculty to achieve excellence in all aspects of teaching and learning?</p> <p><strong>(b)&nbsp;</strong>How would you use your expertise to support and enrich the learning of our students?</p> <p><strong>2.Current CV</strong>&nbsp;(maximum five pages) outlining your qualifications, experience and skills together with the contact information for three (3) referees (at least two must be from your current employer).</p> <p>All applications should be addressed to The Principal (MS Word and PDF attachments are preferred).</p> <p>We look forward to hearing how your capabilities, knowledge and experience make you the best person for this role.</p> <p>A working understanding of, and a commitment to the Catholic ethos of a school in the Edmund Rice tradition, a valid Working with Children clearance and participation in the co-curricular program, are essential conditions of employment.</p> <p>Evidence of a valid WWCC clearance will be required prior to employment.</p> <p>St Patrick’s College is a child safe and child-centred organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. It is our commitment to ensure that each and every child and young person under our care are kept safe and free from all forms of harm and abuse.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Applications close 4:00 PM Wednesday 18 June 2025.</strong></p> <p>General inquiries may be directed to the Human Resources Adviser by phoning <strong>02 8705 9251</strong>.&nbsp;</p> <p>The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.&nbsp;</p> <p><i>St Patrick’s College is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.&nbsp;</i></p> <p><i>We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.&nbsp;</i></p>