<p><strong>St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School Paddington</strong><br /> <br /> Catholic schools are established by the Church to support parents with their responsibility for the faith formation of their children. To this end, the Executive Director of Sydney Catholic Schools invites applications for the following leadership position:<br /> <br /> <strong>RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>Location:</strong> St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School Paddington<br /> <br /> <strong>Commencement Date: 27 January 2021</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>Closing Date:</strong> 10 November 2020<br /> <br /> 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. This position requires an outstanding educator with a well-developed capacity to take forward the evangelising mission of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Sydney.<br /> <br /> <strong>ABOUT THE SCHOOL</strong><br /> <br /> St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary is a one-stream school with 200 students, opened in 1883 by the Sisters of Charity. In 1999 St Francis of Assisi was opened as the only Regional Catholic School in the Archdiocese of Sydney. This consists of students from the nearby parishes of St Mary's Cathedral, Darlinghurst, Edgecliff, Elizabeth Bay, Church Hill and Paddington. At St Francis of Assisi we are inspired by our Patron Saint St Francis of Assisi and the charism of the Sisters of Charity which is reflected in our school motto, 'In Giving We Receive'. The charism of St Francis is to simply live the Gospel of Jesus Christ which is nurtured through opportunities in prayer, reflection and gratitude. The charism of the Sisters of Charity to share the love and concern of Christ is embraced through social justice initiatives. Our vision for learning, together in faith we soar to the extraordinary, underpins our pursuit of excellence in all aspects of school life.<br /> <br /> <strong>SELECTION CRITERIA</strong><br /> <br /> The successful candidate for this position will be a highly effective and Catholic leader who:<br /> </p> <ul> <li>Is a committed Catholic who understands the evangelising mission of the Catholic school;</li> <li>Is a leader of Catholic identity and mission at a school and / or system level;</li> <li>Is committed to working closely with the Priests and the parish community;</li> <li>Can lead the preparation of liturgies and celebrations;</li> <li>Is able to lead Religious Education in all aspects of curriculum development and implementation;</li> <li>Is a strong, contemporary leader of learning, with the capacity to lead change and demonstrate contemporary pedagogy that focuses on improving student learning;</li> <li>Is a person who can effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders and build relationships;</li> <li>Can analyse and use data to inform learning and engage in future planning;</li> <li>Has an understanding of, and ability to differentiate, curriculum;</li> <li>Has the ability to work collaboratively across all stages;</li> <li>Is adaptable in working within a 'shared leadership' model.</li> </ul> <p>The successful candidate will also possess the following qualifications:<br /> </p> <ul> <li>Has completed, or has evidence of, study toward a Graduate Diploma or Master of Religious Education/Theology;</li> <li>Has Category E Accreditation in accordance with <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools"><em>To Work, Teach and Lead</em></a> <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools">in systemic Catholic schools Archdiocese of Sydney Accreditation (6.5)</a>;</li> <li>Demonstrates the standard descriptors at Lead Teacher Level, in accordance with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers;</li> <li>Postgraduate units of study in Leadership (Advantageous).</li> </ul> <p><strong>APPLICATION PROCESS</strong><br /> <br /> To apply for this position please click the "Apply for Job" button above.<br /> <br /> To complete the application process you will need to attach:<br /> </p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter</li> <li>Resume</li> <li>Academic Transcripts</li> <li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PjYaSzF-xzN2vRPDXFlWSzXLMg7q0Dpg/view"><strong>Parish Priest Reference</strong></a></li> </ul> <p>For any enquiries, please contact the Mission and Identity Team by emailing to <strong>mi.appointments@syd.catholic.edu.au</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE</strong><br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <strong>OUR MISSION</strong><br /> <br /> <em>To know and love Christ through learning</em><br /> <br /> <strong>OUR VISION</strong><br /> <br /> <em>Thriving Catholic communities through excellent teaching and learning</em><br /> <br /> <strong>OUR VALUES</strong><br /> <br /> <em>Truth, empathy, excellence, curiosity and collaboration</em><br /> </p>