Religious Education Coordinator
Religious Education Coordinator
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Job Description
Patrician Brothers Blacktown is seeking a passionate and committed Religious Education Coordinator to join the team on a permanent full-time basis commencing in Term 1 2026.
Patrician Brothers College is proud to be part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Dioceses system of 80 Catholic primary and secondary schools operating across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains providing more than 43500 students with a high-quality low fee Catholic education.
Our school is a welcoming safe and innovative learning community for local students and their families.
About us:
CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.
About the opportunity:
The Religious Education Coordinator is responsible to the Principal and shares in the leadership of the school community and the achievement of the schools missions and student learning addition you will:
Ensure that the school delivers high quality contemporary learning and teaching for the community it serves embedded in the Catholic world view
Lead a collaborative ministry of witness and service and part of the evangelising mission of the Church
Display and share deep knowledge of the Religious Education curriculum and enhance the liturgical sacramental and spiritual life of the school
Build the necessary relationships with the Parish Priest parents learning community Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese and other partners in sharing the work of Catholic education
Create and maintain a safe inclusive and challenging learning environment
About you (selection criteria):
A strong commitment to the Catholic faith in practice and lifestyle witness and modelling
A minimum of four years professional qualification in education
Accreditation to teach RE and the completion of a Masters of Religious Education/Theology or a Masters of Educational Leadership (if there are at least four units at Masters Level in Religious Education/Theology and/or Scripture)
Substantial currency in Religious Education pedagogy and knowledge of the Religious Education curriculum
An understanding of contemporary learning theory and practice and an ability to ensure this is evident in the teaching within the school
Capacity to challenge and lead a school community that gives witness to the Catholic faith and ensure its teaching is aligned with the system strategic intent
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain positive peer relationships and engage actively within the school community
Commitment to modelling school values and integrity
A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation
Qualifications and accreditations
Meet the requirements of Category E of the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term. This includes four units of postgraduate study in RE/Theology and/or Catholic Leadership in addition to those undertaken for Category D.
Be accredited to teach Religious Education (Category D).
During the recruitment process you will need to provide:
Certified copy of a Certificate of Accreditation for Category D and E
Copy of Baptism Certificate
Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance
Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
Your application
Your application will include the following:
Cover letter and selection criteria response (this application letter should be no longer than three pages)
A copy of your CV
Interested
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPDs Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information click here.
CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Apply today!
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
