<p><span style="font-size: small;">We are seeking an innovative and energetic educator who is qualified to lead and teach in our College in this permanent, full-time one-point coordinator position (with 0.2 FTE release).<br />&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">This position exists to help take forward the Catholic Life of Bethany College by further strengthening&nbsp; the partnership between the school and the local parishes and for engaging young people into responsible participation in life, mission and the work and the Catholic faith community through a range of initiative and activities, especially social justice outreach.&nbsp; The Youth Ministry and Student Leadership Coordinator will give leadership to the promotion of and preparation for World Youth Days, strengthening links with local parishes and identifying and working with the Student Leadership team in the College.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">This position involves a range of classes from Years 7 to 12 in Religious Education. Experience in teaching SORI and/or SORII up to HSC level will be a distinct advantage.&nbsp;Accreditation to teach RE in Sydney Catholic Schools is essential for this position.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Bethany is a technology-rich school with a Newman Selective School stream. The ability to integrate technology into everyday learning and planning would be an advantage as is any credential in modifying curriculum to meet the needs of gifted and diverse learners from Years 7 to 12.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Applicants are asked to complete the Application Form and append any supporting documentation or letters to this application. If you are registered with NESA, please include proof of registration and the current status of your accreditation including a summary of PD opportunities you have undertaken. Please provide the name and contact details of three referees, two of whom should be your current and immediate past employer and one a parish priest. Only emailed applications will be considered.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Criteria to be addressed in your application:</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Strong and active commitment to the practice of the Catholic Faith, with a well-developed understanding of the evangelising and catechising mission of the Catholic Church</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Experience and skills in engaging young people into the diverse works of the Catholic Church, especially social justice outreach</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">An understanding of the emerging approaches to youth ministry, evangelisation and student leadership</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Commitment to participate in and contribute to a formation program facilitated by the Catholic Education Office</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Group and teamwork facilitation skills</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Capacity to foster and strengthen relationships between the school and parish communities</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Excellent time management, organisational and administrative skills.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></p>