About this job
Location: Campbell, ACT
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary Range: $145,189 full-time equivalent plus superannuation.
Start Date: Negotiable
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 3 November 2024
About St Thomas More's Primary
Welcome to St. Thomas More’s Primary School in Campbell, a nurturing community established by the Sisters of the Holy Faith in 1961. As a proud Catholic Archdiocesan School, we offer a warm and inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported. Our small school structure allows us to provide personalised attention, ensuring that each student’s unique needs are recognised and catered for.
At St. Thomas More’s, we are dedicated to creating a secure atmosphere where children can flourish; building self-esteem and resilience through engaging, well-rounded education. Our dedicated teachers inspire a love for learning, while our dynamic community fosters strong friendships and collaboration. With a focus on holistic development, we prepare students not just academically, but also socially and emotionally, empowering them to become confident, compassionate individuals. Join us in nurturing the next generation in a school where every child can truly shine!
About the Role
This role shares with the Principal and the Leadership Team the responsibility of:
- educational and spiritual leadership.
- the development of a Christ-centred faith community.
- ensuring Catholic perspectives are embedded across all subject areas.
The role of Religious Education is a Senior Leadership position and is on the school’s leadership team. This position is to be held by a practising Catholic who is committed to the Catholic faith and the spiritual well-being and growth of all.
Benefits and Opportunities
- A positive and collaborative workplace culture
- Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
- Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
- Support for professional development and study opportunities
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
Key Responsibilities
- Build capacity and support colleagues to know and understand the approved Religious Education Curriculum and Moran’s Model of Religious Education: Teaching people about religion and teaching people to be religious in a particular way.
- Exhibit exemplary practice and lead colleagues to implement contemporary pedagogy that improves student learning by embedding High Impact Teaching Practices in Religion.
- Provide pedagogical leadership, supporting teachers in developing, implementing, and evaluating classroom religion teaching and learning programs.
- Build capacity and support colleagues to embed Catholic perspectives across all subject areas.
- Create a culture of ongoing improvement, formation, and professional learning.
- Embed collaborative practices in the school, implementing professional dialogue that is informed by feedback and analysis of current research and practice to improve the educational outcomes of students.
- Develop, facilitate, and promote Religious Education Professional Learning opportunities to enhance the quality of teaching and learning, improve student outcomes in Religion, and build the capacity of teachers.
- Collaboratively develop, facilitate, and promote Christ-centred faith formation, prayer, and liturgical experiences and opportunities for staff, students, and parents.
- Be an effective member of the School Leadership Team working collaboratively to support the wellbeing and growth of all staff and students.
- Lead the school community in faith and build a culture of faith and learning that is Christ-centred.
- Manage the Religious Education budget and resources.
- Collaboratively develop, facilitate, and promote the school’s Catholic social justice and Catholic charitable works initiatives.
Qualifications
- Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) registrations.
- Teaching Quality Institute (TQI) accreditation and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation
- Must be a qualified Teacher with a minimum of five years’ experience.
- Must have completed, be due to complete or a willingness to complete Accreditation D and E, according to the Accreditation to work, teach and lead in a Catholic School Policy.
To teach Religious Education in a Catholic school (to be a Religious Education Teacher), a teacher must:
- Be Catholic;
- Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest; and
- Have completed or be due to complete Accreditation D – Teach Religious Education in a Catholic school in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy.
Selection Criteria
- Has experience in leading and building the capacity of staff in the Religious Education curriculum.
- Has experience in leading change and demonstrates contemporary pedagogy that focuses on improving student outcomes in Religious Education, including implementing High Impact Teaching Practices.
- Has experience in evaluating, analyzing, and using data to inform learning and engage in future strategic planning in Religious Education.
- Demonstrates effective communication with a variety of stakeholders to build relationships.\
- Has experience in working closely with the priests and the parish community to foster strong relationships with all parish agencies.
Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.
Other Eligibility Criteria
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CE policy.
For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Please contact Luke Donnelly on 02 6249 8869 or via email luke.donnelly@cg.catholic.edu.au.
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.
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