HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, WANGURI

FULL TIME| PERMANENT | COMMENCING IMMEDIATELY OR AS NEGOTIATED

The School:

Holy Spirit Catholic community is inspired by the gift of the Catholic story and tradition, encouraging all members ‘To Live To Love To Grow in Christ’.

Holy Spirit Catholic School is committed to developing the fundamental value of each person. Through sharing and living the Catholic story and tradition, we foster learning that enables students, families, school and community to engage in a collaborative partnership for a life-long journey of education.

The Position:

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, and collaborates in the strong leadership that the Principal and the school's leadership team provides. This leadership discerns, strengthens and actively promotes the school's Catholic identity and mission. The APRE / REC engages with mission in their religious leadership and is animated by the Catholic faith in partnership with families, creating a sustainable educational environment which resonates culturally and deeply within the community. This executive position is to be 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 Masters Degree in Religious Education, Theological Studies and or Catholic educational leadership (or equivalent).

Desirable Criteria

Masters 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 (Brown Collective).

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary

Relocation Assistance up to $ 4,000.00

Funded Professional Development

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted school fees for Catholic Education NT 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.

How to Apply:

DOWNLOAD THE INFORMATION PACK FROM THE APPLICATION LINKS AS PER THE BELOW

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To apply for this position, complete all the sections in the system by providing your resume, one page cover letter, address the essential criteria in the position description and all the supporting documents as outlined in the information pack.

Link to the school website: http://www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au/

If you require any additional information regarding this position you are welcome to contact Recruitment on (08) 89 841 400.