Education Officer: Faith Formation & Religious Education (Primary)Catholic Education Office Diocese of Bathurst – Bathurst NSW
Education Officer: Formation & Religious Education (Primary)Catholic Education Diocese of BathurstPermanent Full-Time positionCommencing 20 January 2025 About the RoleSituated within the Faith Formation and Religious Education team, the Education Officer: Formation & Religious Education (Primary) supports the implementation of the Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst Faith Formation Framework and the design and delivery of quality learning and quality teaching practices.
As the new Education Officer, you will:
Actively promote the Vision and Mission of Catholic education in the DioceseFacilitate collaboration in relation to the complementary roles of Pastors, parents, teachers, and the diocesan Ministry Team in the ministry of Catholic educationDesign and develop teaching and learning Religious Education programsCollaborate with the Head of Faith Formation and Religious Education on opportunities for faith formation developmentCoordinate and facilitate forums for spiritual formation (e.g., workshops, retreats, and other programs)Support the Youth Ministry and formationBe expected to undertake regular travel with overnight staysAbout YouWe are looking for someone who meets the following selection criteria:
Commitment and capacity to support the values and ethos of the Catholic tradition in the workplaceA background in Primary Catholic school education with demonstrated success as a classroom practitionerExperience in Religious Leadership in Catholic Schools including staff mentoring, supervision, and leading liturgical eventsAbility to support teachers to improve Religious Education teaching and learningRelevant teaching or pastoral experience with practice in developing and implementing faith formation materials, particularly for adultsStrong communicator with effective negotiation and influencing skills.
Ability to tailor communication and course content for relevant audiencesDemonstrated capacity to self-manage workload, display initiative, and work collaboratively as part of a teamHolds appropriate postgraduate qualifications and working with children checkMeet the requirements of (Category E) in the Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead in Catholic Education Bathurst Diocese.About Our Offer Salary packaging available – get the most out of your payA good work-life balance, with 70-hour working fortnightsAccess to additional leave (conditions apply) as well as leave loadingHealth and well-being initiatives diocese-wideLive and work in beautiful Regional NSW and experience all it has to offerNext StepsFor more information, a copy of the Candidate Information Pack can be found here.
For further inquiries, please contact the Head: Faith Formation and Religious Education, Angelo Belmonte on (02) 6338 3***.
Click "Apply" to be taken to our online application where you will be asked to complete our online application form.
All applications will require:
An updated CV/ResumeA cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the "About You" section of this advertisementContact details of appropriate referees (Your application must include the name of three referees, one of whom should be your parish priest and another must be your current principal/employer)All applications are to be submitted by 3 November 2024 before 11:55pm.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months. CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.
A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.
Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.
Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.
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