<p>The successful applicant will be responsible, in partnership with the Principal, staff and Parish community, for the continuing development of the Catholic ethos and spiritual experiences of staff and students with aspects of the role including: <br>• Liaising with parish communities to develop connection between school and parish; finding ways to promote links with the parish and preparing for events in the liturgical calendar; <br>• Developing and implementing professional learning and a formation framework of experiences for staff, including staff prayer, staff liturgies, faith formation and spirituality days; <br>• Initiating, encouraging, and participating in the liturgical and prayer life within the school community; <br>• Writing, implementing, and evaluating retreat and reflection day programs for students from Year 7 to 12; <br>• Being an effective member of the College Executive Team, including contributing to the writing, implementation and review of policies and procedures relating to Catholic formation and mission in light of the continuum of School Improvement (COSI); <br>• Being an active and contributing member of the Catholic Schools Office Ministry Coordinator group. <br>• Teaching Religious Studies for Stages 4-5 <br> </p><h3>Essential Criteria:</h3> <br> • 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; <br>• Practising Catholic with a current Parish Priest reference with a capacity for significant leadership in the religious dimension of the College community; <br>• Ability to apply appropriate knowledge in order to plan and prepare contemporary and compliant teaching and learning programs in Religious Studies which meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of students; and encourage them to work towards attaintment of their potential; <br>• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school staff and members of the wider community in order to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes; <br>• Evidence of excellent organisational and administrative skills; <br>• Demonstrated experience and competency in coordinating retreats, liturgy, prayer for the school community and social justice; <br>• Demonstrated ability to liaise with and interact with parishes; <br>• Ability to model integrating Catholic perspectives into classroom practice; <br>• A capacity and willingness to actively lead, manage and support staff in the faith life of the College; <br>• Willingness to Comply or Compliance with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy. Category E - Accreditation for Senior Leadership. The applicant must provide evidence of the following: <br>• Qualifications as a four year trained teacher; <br>• Current NESA Accreditation; <br>• Current Paid Working with Children Check (WWCC)number; <br>• Completion of Anaphylaxis training. <br> <h3>Desirable Criteria:</h3> <br> <br> <h3>Renumeration:</h3> <br> Salary is in accordance with New South Wales &amp; Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. This position attracts an allowance of $16,382/annual in addition to base salary.<p></p><p> <br> </p><h3>Additional Info:</h3> <br> •To apply: Please provide a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria along with your resume and directly to Bob Emery – robert.emery@mn.catholic.edu.au •Applicants should nominate at least three (3) referees two of whom must be the person's current principal and Parish Priest. Please ensure you provide out of hours contact details for your referees also, not providing these details can delay the recruitment process. •*Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted* •Applications close: Thursday 10th December, 2020. 3.00pm <br> <a href="https://www.mn.catholic.edu.au/employment/positions-vacant/job/9766/" target="_blank">More Information</a><p></p>