Family Educator - St Joseph's Catholic Primary School RockdaleSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School RockdaleCommencement Date: Friday, 31 January 2025Closing Date: Sunday, 17 November 2024Capacity: Part-Time, Temporary 0.5FTE (38 hours per fortnight)About the RoleWe are currently seeking a Family Educator to join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) across the Sydney Archdiocese. This pivotal role is part of the Mission and Identity team and works closely with SCS Church Engagement Officers.The Family Educator will primarily work in partnership with a range of stakeholders: the principal, parents, the parish priest, parish staff, the Religious Education Coordinator, and various church agencies and organisations.As a significant contributor to the religious leadership of the school within the Catholic school system, the Family Educator is required to be adaptable, creative, and able to customise their work to meet the specific needs of the community.Why Work for Sydney Catholic SchoolsIn joining SCS, you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities, and an extensive suite of professional development programs.SCS is recognised for outstanding student achievement, with 9 schools in the top 100 of the HSC rankings and 18 schools placing in the top 150. We focus on enabling a quality preschool to post-school learning journey for every child, supported by a team of dedicated educators and caregivers.Attractive remuneration packageSalary packaging of up to $15,900 annuallyUp to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS studentsOngoing training and development opportunitiesDiscounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing productsGenerous Employee Referral ProgramSelection CriteriaThe successful candidate for this position will demonstrate:Strong and active commitment to the practice of the Catholic FaithExperience in parish/pastoral ministry, such as Sacramental programmes, family/children's liturgy, baptismal groups, prayer groups, etc.Ability to articulate an understanding of the evangelising and catechising mission of the Catholic ChurchAbility to present church doctrine and scripture in the appropriate context of time, place, and cultureCompetency and creativity in initiating, organising, and facilitating a range of opportunities and forums to connect/reconnect and engage parents and families with the religious life of the school and parishHighly developed interpersonal, communication, and presentation skillsHighly developed time management and organisational skillsCommitment to participate in and contribute to a formation program facilitated by the Sydney Catholic Schools Central OfficeA strategic outlook and understanding of the school within the broader educational, ecclesial, and communal contextRefined project management skills to deliver agreed initiatives in a timely and effective mannerYou will have attained:Completion of relevant tertiary qualifications, preferably at Diploma or Degree levelApplication ProcessPlease click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following:For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.Statement of Commitment to Child SafetyClick here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.Working With Children Check (WWCC)This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.
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