<p>Sydney Catholic Schools is responsible for the leadership, efficient operation and management of the systemic schools which educate around 71,000 students in 152 parish primary and regional secondary schools in the Archdiocese of Sydney.</p><ul><li><b>McAuley Catholic Primary School Rose Bay | K-6 | 123 Students</b><br /></li><li><b>Commencement Date: January 2020</b></li><li><b>Closing Date: 18 October 2019</b></li></ul><p>McAuley Catholic Primary School is located in Rose Bay, a harbour side eastern suburb of Sydney. The school draws from the local parish community and the immediate local area. The school is closely linked to the parish of St Mary Magdalene, Rose Bay and brings to life the values of our founding order, the Sisters of Mercy.</p><p>The school offers a curriculum that provides contemporary teaching and learning programs which aim to cater for the needs of every student and equips them to face challenges within the context of a Catholic environment. Our curriculum is child-centred, emphasising skills in Literacy and Numeracy. Our focus is the personal academic excellence for each student and happy engaged learners. Student well-being is a priority in our school.</p><p>As a member of the school leadership team, the Religious Education Coordinator shares responsibility for the development of the Catholic life of the school, leadership of its vision, mission and strategic priorities and contribution to the management of the school. The Religious Education Coordinator has delegated responsibility for the coordination and supervision of teaching and learning in Religious Education with a well-developed capacity to take forward the evangelising mission of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Sydney.</p><p>To be considered 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>Strategic outlook and understands the school within the broader educational, ecclesial and communal 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>You will also possess the following qualifications:</p><ul><li>Category E Accreditation in accordance with To Work, Teach and Lead in systemic Catholic schools Archdiocese of Sydney Accreditation OR ability to demonstrate the standard descriptors at Lead Teacher Level in accordance with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.</li><li>Tertiary qualifications (Essential): For a substantive appointment (Level 1 REC) Graduate Diploma or Masters in Religious Education/Theology (or equivalent as approved by the Director of Religious Education and Evangelisation. A non-substantive appointment (Level 2 REC) a Bachelor Degree with a specialist sequence in Religious Education / Theology and / or a Graduate Certificate in Religious Education / Theology and a willingness to complete the study to attain Level 1 REC status.</li><li>Post graduate units of study in Leadership (advantageous)</li></ul><p><b>APPLICATION PROCESS</b></p><p>Applicants are required to fill out the <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19fFEkpcPqB4PGbEs0LagM7-UsvYt3Qvy" rel="nofollow">REC Application Package</a> along with related documents and return it via email to hr.recruitment&#64;syd.catholic.edu.au.</p><p><b>WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE</b></p><p>This role is classified as a child related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed prior to your commencement with us.</p>