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Leader of Learning - Religious Education - Medowie
26/05/2025
08/06/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Medowie
Education, Childcare & Training
Inspiring Leadership Opportunity in Religious Education!
Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie, is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Leader of Learning - Religious Education to join our team in January 2026!
As we transition into our final phase as a Years 7 to 12 Catholic learning community in 2025, we are dedicated to nurturing faith-filled, confident, and reflective learners. Our educators co-create enriching environments where religious education is at the heart of our mission, fostering a deep sense of faith, purpose, fulfilment, and joy.
Located in the picturesque Port Stephens region, our college offers an ideal coastal or semi-rural lifestyle for those considering a sea change. Medowie is just 34km from Newcastle CBD and within an hour's drive to the stunning Hunter Valley area.
Are you ready to lead and inspire in the field of Religious Education? Apply now and be part of our journey!
Whilst the Principal also has final responsibility for the development and implementation of the Religious Education program Kindergarten to Year 12, this responsibility is shared with the Leader of Learning – Secondary Religious Education, who also assists to support parents and carers in their role as religious educators of their children.
The Leader of Learning – Secondary Religious Education is an exemplary teacher who provides an excellent role model for other teachers, especially in the area of Religious Education and in their understanding of quality teaching and learning that is holistic and informed by a distinctive Catholic world-view.
The Leader of Learning – Secondary Religious Education works in collaboration with the school leadership team and colleagues to promote the school as a place which has a strong focus on enhancing religious learning for all students.
Within the RE faculty they will:
Promote the development and maintenance of academic rigour in relation to Religious Education
Supervise the implementation and teaching of the diocesan Religious Education curriculum
Ensure the highest standards of teaching practice
Lead and support the ongoing development, implementation and oversight of quality teaching programs and learning outcomes
Have deep understanding and expertise in KLA curriculum requirements
Establish a culture of collaborative and reflective practice
Support individuals in identifying new experiences for their continual professional development
Know their students and strive to provide engaging learning that supports student faith development
Desired Skills and Experience
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
Practising Catholic
Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school
Is outstanding in correct doctrine, the witness of a Christian life and teaching skill
Familiarity with current Religious Education documents and a demonstrated ability to reflect the spirit of these documents in classroom practice
Demonstrated success in ensuring a culture of continuous improvement, creating and leading effective professional learning and building the capacity of teachers as leaders in learning
Demonstrated management and administrative skills to ensure assessment, and teaching and learning programs operate effectively and efficiently
Demonstrated capacity to effectively utilise data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes, to think and act strategically, and to support the Leadership Team in leading the mission of the school
High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to develop and sustain constructive and respectful relationships within and beyond the school community
Prior leadership experience (Desirable)
Working towards Highly Accomplished or Lead Teaching Standards (Desirable)
QUALIFICATIONS
Four-year trained teacher classification with at least four years successful teaching experience consistent with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
Postgraduate study in Religious Education or Theology
NESA Teacher Accreditation
Diocesan Accreditation to Teach Religion
Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
Completion of anaphylaxis training
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.
Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Training and staff development programs
Paid parental leave for eligible employees
Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Training and staff development programs
Paid parental leave for eligible employees
Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Bernard Burgess, Principal on Tel: (02) 4068 1000 or via email: bernard.burgess@mn.catholic.edu.au
TO APPLY CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND
Provide a cover letter along with your resume
Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
Preferred applicants will be asked to participate in orientation processes, including a formation conversation, following the interview, to introduce them to the local Parish context and the culture of the Catholic school.
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Applications close: Monday 8th June 2025 at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
