St Joseph's Primary School, Leeton is a place where our goal each day is for your child to find our school a place of faith, friendship, joy, discovery, challenge and learning.

The dedicated and committed staff members of St Joseph’s Primary school are aware of the special privilege they share with you in the education of your child. We recognise that children learn at different rates and in different ways. Therefore we provide learning experiences that are child centred, differentiated, relevant and meaningful. As a result, St Joseph’s boasts a fine history of academic excellence.

To find out more about St Joseph's Leeton, click here.

What we can offer:

• Religious Education Coordinator (1 point $8,791 per annum) and Full-time Permanent Teaching position commencing on 30 January 2024.
• Discounted Bupa Health insurance!
• Salary Packaging through Maxxia!
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Generous retention bonus of $20,000 over 4 years.
• *Please note, that Co-ordinator appointments are 3 years full time contract with the option of an additional 3 years subject to ongoing successful Performance Reviews.

Your new role:

The position of the Religious Education Coordinator (REC) is a senior leadership role that exists to support the Principal in implementing the mission and vision of the school, to support growth in faith and improvement in learning for students. The REC has the delegated responsibility for the leadership, coordination and supervision of learning and teaching in Religious Education. In sharing the leadership of Catholic Life, Education and Mission, the REC is required to have a well-developed capacity to take forward the evangelising mission of Catholic schools within the Diocese of Wagga Wagga.

About Leeton:

Leeton, in the heart of Australia's food bowl, is at the centre of the most productive region in the country.

Leeton is a friendly town situated in the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) offering a wide variety of experiences for locals and visitors alike. The town exemplifies contemporary rural Australia with its rich heritage, diverse agriculture and renowned country hospitality.

To find out more about the friendly & wonderful community of Leeton, click here.

What you will need to succeed (Selection Criteria):

• As an employee with CEDWW it is expected that in this role you will lead and promote the mission and vision of Catholic Education.
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of and commitment to Catholic Education and regularly participates in the sacramental life of the Church.
• Appropriate teaching qualifications (4 year trained)
• Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E) in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wagga Policy (or a commitment to commence study in Semester One of their second year).

Qualifications Licences and Competencies

• Postgraduate academic qualifications additional to initial teacher training.
• Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E, Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or working towards Accreditation.
• NESA Accreditation at Proficient Status or beyond.
• Current Drivers Licence.
• Current Working With Children Check.
• Current National Criminal History Check.

The role description is attached.

What is next?

If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Sandra Harvey via email at harveya3@ww.catholic.edu.au or on 0419 314002.

Applicants should submit a digital copy of your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria via email to recruitment@ww.catholic.edu.au 

Please include three referees with your application, one of which must be your Parish Priest.  CEDWW will conduct the reference check with the Parish Priest prior to shortlisting.

Applications close on Wednesday 4 October 2023.

Please note: CEDWW has committed to matching the recently announced NSW Teacher salary increases.

NOTE: If you are applying from interstate, please note you will need to be Accredited to teach in NSW - please click here.

"CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care"

CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.