<div class="video"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kEiwmRwZ4Ko" style="max-width:560px; width:100%; height: 315px;" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p dir="ltr">The Team Leader: Religious Education (Years 5 - 8) is responsible to the Principal and shares in the leadership of a nominated Catholic school community by supporting the Principal and leadership team. The Team Leader: Religious Education (Years 5 - 8) exercises this responsibility by ensuring that the school delivers high quality contemporary learning and teaching for the community it serves which is embedded in the Catholic world view. It is a collaborative ministry of witness and service and part of the evangelising mission of the Church. The Team Leader: Religious Education (Years 5 - 8) exercises this responsibility by contributing a deep knowledge of the Religious Education curriculum and in enhancing the liturgical, sacramental and spiritual life of the school.</p> <p dir="ltr">This position attracts a 2 point Coordinator allowance.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Position Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">A strong commitment to the Catholic faith in practice and lifestyle, witness and modelling</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">A minimum of four years professional qualification in education</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Substantial currency in Religious Education pedagogy and knowledge of the Religious Education curriculum</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Accreditation to teach Religious Education and the completion of a Master of Religious Education/Theology or commitment to complete within four years of appointment</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">An understanding of contemporary learning theory and practice, and an ability to ensure this is evident in the teaching within the school</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Capacity to challenge and lead a school community that gives witness to the Catholic faith and its teaching and is aligned with the system strategic intent</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">A strong commitment to team and building relationships</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation.</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">This is a full-time opportunity commencing Term 1, 2022.</p> <p dir="ltr">Contact details of the Parish Priest, from your Parish where you worship, must also be included in your cover letter.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Interested candidates must have applications submitted by 11:55pm on 3 October 2021..</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>The Organisation</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta provides quality learning and teaching in a faith-centred environment across 83 primary and secondary schools and within early learning and out of school hours care centres in Western Sydney.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CEDP’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children.</p> <p dir="ltr">CEDP promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Successful Candidates for all positions at CEDP must have a valid Working With Children Check. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian <a href="https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check">here</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/P8Bpz99y0pYqqniPWPous1_4wQJhGweZ8ZGJo29Z1xTJChjrWdpfdWd-sylHfGtDEV8-1qUunAfiMgjrWuea8knGTUvGbax1PDpedFWnbHuyZO4j6SW4EavF68X7Vf39L2fm4Ni7=s0" alt="Download File" width="18" height="16"> <a href="https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtZkVmhvvBD-sAEtaeX3TKyFh9joM7qTtlbzJpZqm_A10lGzgcizAp3KoE12rOSpd1ugPAaKMGZ0iQsFlhcXsN_H4SJB7eVzX7CTLh2tYzpYVjq2Vy7aPiOygXZlJ1WdrBwFeVtCv68CLsCvH9OG-1Dw%7e%7e">Parish Priest Reference Form (1) (2) (3).docx</a></p>