<p><strong>LEADER OF LITURGY</strong><br> <a href="https://smccsydney.syd.catholic.edu.au/">St Mary's Cathedral College, Sydney</a><br> <strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Term 1 2023<br><b>Closing date: </b>Sunday, 9 October 2022</p><p> <br> <strong>About Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br> <br> Catholic schools have been delivering excellence in education to Sydney school students for 200 years. Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) continues to be a thriving and growing contemporary educational community with over 150 schools, more than 71,000 students, 10,000 staff and a large alumni community.<br> <br> <strong>About the College</strong><br> <br> One of 150 schools in the Archdiocese of Sydney, St Mary's Cathedral Catholic College is situated in one of the great cities of the world. Adjacent to St Mary's Cathedral and central to the city landscape, St Mary's Cathedral College provides an education that utilises the arts of the city, and in particular music.<br> <br> A new direction where students can utilise the city's history and cultural enterprises will provide a unique opportunity to fully engage students in the exploration and love of learning. Utilising New Pedagogies for Deep Learning and an integrated Liberal Arts education, enhanced by the city enterprise, students and staff will provide an extraordinary learning platform. Students develop critical thinking strategies that prepare them for post school pathways and the complexities of an international world beyond school.<br> <br> <strong>About You</strong><br> <br> In conjunction with the Dean of Mission, the Leader of Liturgy role focuses on the liturgical, sacramental and prayer life of the College. This is evidenced in the diversity of communal and individual events and experiences that occur in the community. This role prioritises strengthening people's engagement with local parishes and the wider Church. The Leader of Liturgy is responsible for establishing and coordinating new and innovative programs that give vitality to Catholic life and culture and integrate faith and life. The position is responsible for collaborating with key stakeholders to facilitate opportunities for students, parents and staff to strengthen their understanding of and commitment to the Catholic faith.<br> <br> <strong>To be considered for this role, you must have experience demonstrating that you can deliver in the following areas:</strong></p> <ul> <li>promoting and implementing Sydney Catholic Schools' mission: To know and love Christ through learning and the Vision of creating Thriving Catholic communities through excellent teaching and learning</li> <li>co-leading the school community as an expression of the evangelising and catechising mission of the Church</li> <li>animating the Catholic life and culture of the school to strengthen people's engagement in the life of the Church</li> <li>collaborating with staff and local pastors to plan and conduct vibrant liturgical and prayer celebrations to ensure a thriving Catholic community</li> <li>strengthening the connection between school community members (students, staff and families) and their particular local Catholic faith community</li> <li>coordinating a comprehensive 3-12 approach to sacramental programs and opportunities.</li> <li>ensuring that students are appropriately trained for a range of liturgical ministries</li> <li>nurturing quality relationships and ensuring regular opportunities for collaboration with the Parish Priests from the region</li> <li>working with various stakeholders to coordinate an innovative and sustainable music ministry program for the college</li> <li>demonstrated experience in leading staff in professional learning</li> <li>demonstrated success in improving student outcomes</li> <li>demonstrated success in implementing school-wide initiatives</li> <li>demonstrated ability to effectively plan various individual and communal liturgical and prayer experiences.</li> </ul> <p><strong>You will have attained or be pursuing the following:</strong></p> <ul> <li>a Qualified teaching accreditation with NESA at a Proficient level or higher</li> <li>a Category D Accreditation (Teach Religious Education) per the policy '<a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools">Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Sydney Catholic Schools policy</a></li> <li>Willingness to gain Category E Accreditation (Senior Leader) per the <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools">Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Sydney Catholic Schools policy</a></li> <li>is a baptised Catholic with demonstrated evidence of ongoing commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church and engagement in the life of a Catholic faith community.</li> </ul> <p><strong>APPLICATION PROCESS</strong><br> <br>To submit your application please <a href="https://cgprod.phris.org.au/psp/CGPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&amp;Action=U&amp;FOCUS=Applicant&amp;SiteId=2&amp;JobOpeningId=2350&amp;PostingSeq=1">CLICK HERE</a> and follow the steps to complete your application.<br> <br> To complete the application process you will need to attach:</p> <ul> <li>cover letter (addressing the key criteria)</li> <li>resume</li> <li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/11DcL7HWDvglrQwgVLZYjx_nssdH0I9zm/view">Parish priest reference.</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong><br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br> <br> <strong>OUR MISSION</strong><br> <em>To know and love Christ through learning.</em><br> <br> <strong>OUR VISION</strong><br> <em>Thriving Catholic communities through excellent teaching and learning.</em><br> <br> <strong>OUR VALUES</strong><br> <em>Truth, empathy, excellence, curiosity, and collaboration.</em><br> </p>