<p>St Patricks Primary School Cessnock&nbsp;is seeking a permanent full-time Religious Education Coordinator&nbsp;to join the team starting in January 2027.<br><br> St Patrick’s Primary School, Cessnock is located in the beautiful Hunter Valley area of New South Wales cratering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.<br> Surrounded outside of the city centre by verdant countryside, Cessnock is the largest town in Australia’s oldest wine region.<br> The region is full of activities catering to various lifestyle pursuits and is less than an hour outside of the Newcastle CBD.<br> A school of 362 students, St Patrick's provides a place, built on the Josephite tradition, where creative learning and the individual talents of each student and teacher is appreciated, embraced and encouraged.<br> The school has a strong focus on community and is committed to supporting each individual student and teacher.<br><br><br><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mncatholic.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/HR-HumanResourcesTeamSite-Active-PositionDescriptionLibrary/EWlvy1HJbfRKm6MbAvM-z98BkHoSU0Ek_XppTG2J6GJyFg?e=anKDak"><strong><u>POSITION DESCRIPTION</u></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.</p>