Ministry Coordinator

St Bede's Catholic College - Chisholm

CHISHOLM, NSW 


Coordinator

Teaching Subject: Religious Studies / Studies of Religion

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 14 June 2020


St Bede’s High School, Chisholm is seeking a Full-time Permanent Ministry Coordinator commencing in 2021. This position attracts a 2 points allowance (paid & time) in addition to the base salary. St Bede’s Catholic College, in the recently-established suburb of Chisholm, is a new co-educational Catholic secondary school that is part of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. The College opened in 2018 and will eventually cater for 1,100 students in Years 7 to 12. In 2021 the College will have approximately 540 Year 7-10 students, with the first Year 12 cohort to graduate in 2023. The successful applicant will be responsible, in partnership with the Principal, staff and Parish community, for the continuing development of the Catholic ethos and spiritual experiences of staff and students with aspects of the role including: • Liaising with parish communities to develop connection between school and parish; finding ways to promote links with the parish and preparing for events in the liturgical calendar; • Developing and implementing professional learning and a formation framework of experiences for staff, including staff prayer, staff liturgies, faith formation and spirituality days; • Initiating, encouraging, and participating in the liturgical and prayer life within the school community; • Writing, implementing, and evaluating retreat and reflection day programs for students from Year 7 to 12; • Being an effective member of the College Executive Team, including contributing to the writing, implementation and review of policies and procedures relating to Catholic formation and mission in light of the continuum of School Improvement (COSI); • Being an active and contributing member of the Catholic Schools Office Ministry Coordinator group.

• A relevant and contemporary understanding of the philosophy of Catholic Education; <br>• Ability to teach in the relevant curriculum area of Religious Studies; <br>• High level knowledge of the relevant key learning area and a proven capacity to improve student learning; <br>• Effective classroom management and teaching skills which enable students with a diverse range of needs to achieve their full potential; <br>• Demonstrated capacity to reflect critically upon professional practice and commitment to ongoing professional learning. <br>• Commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of school activities as a member of the College Mission Team; <br>• A capacity and willingness to actively lead, manage and support staff in the faith life of the College; <br>• A capacity for, and ability to demonstrate, effective liaison and communication skills; <br>• An understanding of and a clear commitment to the philosophy and objectives of Catholic education, as expressed in a variety of Church documents, and as related to specific curriculum areas; <br>• Demonstrated experience and competency in coordinating retreats, liturgy, prayer for the school community and social justice; <br>• Demonstrated ability to liaise with and interact with parishes; <br>• Ability to model integrating Catholic perspectives into classroom practice; <br>• High level of interpersonal skills to develop positive relationships with students, school staff and the wider community. <br> <h3>Essential Criteria:</h3> <br> • be a practising Catholic who is committed to the life of their Eucharistic community, with an understanding of, clear commitment to, and ability to articulate the theology and objectives of the Catholic school. <br>• be a practising Catholic with a capacity for significant leadership in the religious dimension of the College community and must provide a current Parish Priest Reference and contact details. <br>• Current NESA Accreditation and Paid Working With Children Check (WWCC); <br>• Qualifications as a four year trained teacher; <br>• Completion of Anaphylaxis training; <br>• Willingness to Comply or Compliance with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead 2018 and willingness to achieve Current Accreditation at Category E – Accreditation for Senior Leadership including Post-graduate qualifications in Theology / Religious Education. <br> <h3>Desirable Criteria:</h3> <br> <br> <h3>Renumeration:</h3> <br> Salary is in accordance with New South Wales &amp; Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. This position attracts a 2 Point Coordinator Allowance of $15,982 annually plus base salary. <br> <h3>Additional Info:</h3> <br> To apply: Please address your resume, a cover letter and a supporting document explicitly addressing the position requirements/essential criteria (no more than three pages) in the one PDF document to the Principal, John Murphy. Please email this to the School Officer, Joanne West, at joanne.west@mn.catholic.edu.au Applicants should nominate at least three (3) referees, one of whom must be a parish priest and two other persons one of whom must be the person's current principal and/or area supervisor or consultant. Selection procedure will involve an interview. Intending applicants should carefully consider the criteria and other information supplied before submitting their application. The preferred applicant will be required to complete the registration process for the Diocese. Applications close: Sunday, 14th June, 2020. 11.59pm *Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted* <br> <a href="https://www.mn.catholic.edu.au/employment/positions-vacant/job/9254/" target="_blank">More Information</a>
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