Lead Faith Formation and Theological Leadership in a Catholic School Community
Holy Spirit Catholic school community is inspired by the gift of the Catholic story and tradition, encouraging all members to live to love to grow in Christ.
The school fosters learning that enables students, families, school, and community to engage in a collaborative partnership for a lifelong journey of education.
Job Description:
The Assistant Principal Religious Education (APRE) or Religious Education Coordinator (REC) shares with the principal the responsibility for spiritual and theological leadership and the development of faith formation while ensuring the Catholic perspective is integrated across the school.
The APRE/REC is a member of the school's executive leadership team, collaborating in strong leadership that the principal and the school's leadership team provide.
This leadership discerns, strengthens, and actively promotes the school's Catholic identity and mission.
The APRE/REC engages with mission in their religious leadership, animated by the Catholic faith in partnership with families, creating a sustainable educational environment that resonates culturally and deeply within the community.
This executive position is held by a practicing Catholic who is committed to the Catholic faith.
Essential Criteria:
* Be a Catholic who is an active member of a Catholic Sunday Eucharistic community.
* A person with integrity who has a personal relationship with and commitment to Christ and a just engagement with the world.
* Capacity to promote and lead the identity and mission of the school as a Catholic school in the context of a pluralised and secularised society.
* Demonstrated capacity to lead others in faith formation experiences and social justice initiatives.
* A skilled educator with demonstrated capacity to lead a team of educators in the design, implementation, and assessment practices in the Religious Education curriculum.
* Demonstrates contemporary pedagogical practice in Religious Education relevant to the cultural context of the school community.
* Effective and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
* Hold a Graduate Certificate in Religious Education and completion or working towards a Master's Degree in Religious Education, Theological Studies, and/or Catholic educational leadership (or equivalent).
Desirable Criteria:
* Master's Degree in Catholic Studies (Religious Education, Theological Studies, Catholic Leadership, or a related area) or a comparable qualification in the religious domain such as a Bachelor of Theology.
* A minimum of five years teaching experience in the domain of Religious Education.
* It is recommended that the APRE/REC will have completed a recognised leadership preparation program such as the Middle Leaders Program.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary.
* Relocation assistance up to $4,000.00.
* Funded professional development.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Discounted school fees for Catholic Education schools.
Salary is commensurate to experience and qualifications.
The position involves working with children. The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with the law.
Full details are outlined in the position description.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.