The Catholic Weekly 12 September 2021

The Market Place catholicweekly.com.au View these jobs and more at www.catholicjobsonline.com.au Religious Education Coordinator – St Aidan’s Catholic Primary School Maroubra Junction Dean of Boarding – Stuartholme School – Brisbane, QLD Bequest Manager – Sydney CBD, NSW Regional Service Leaders – School Management – Tweed Heads/Lismore/ Coffs Harbour/Port Macquarie NSW Information and Communication Technology: Leader of Innovation and Implementation – Potts Point, NSW Classroom Teachers (2 positions) – Walgett, NSW EMPLOYMENT For employment call Katie on (02) 9390 5402 Special 5 x week subscription $20 if you wish to receive our print edition during lockdown. To order call Rita on 9390 5411 or Steve 0429 188 800. To subscribe online go to www.catholicweekly.com. au/product/are-you-a-new-subscriber EXTENDED DUE TO COVID CATHOLIC EDUCATION DIOCESE OF WOLLONGONG ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park is located near the junction of the M5 & M7 motorways. It is a rapidly growing P-12 Diocesan Catholic College in the Edmund Rice tradition. Established in 2017, the College expects to have a student population of 1000 plus students. The College is one school, not a traditional primary school and high school coexisting on the same site. As such, the College is organised into Junior Years Learning (K-4), Middle Years Learning (5-8) and Senior Years Learning (9-12). The position commencing in January 2022 will provide an exciting opportunity to join the senior leadership of a new learning initiative in Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong operating in partnership with Edmund Rice Education Australia. This role has been deliberately designed to provide a K-12 approach to the structure and educational delivery at St Francis College. Applicants will have a primary, middle school, secondary or K-12 background and a strong passion for seamless educational provision for children and young people. The leadership structure have 3 Assistant Principal portfolios across K-12. The portfolios are Religious Education Identity and Mission, Teaching and Learning, and Pastoral Care. We are currently recruiting for the Religious Education Identity and Mission K-12 position. The portfolios may rotate among the 3 Assistant Principals in consideration of the best interests of the students and the developmental needs and skill sets of the incumbents at the time. ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA •A deep understanding and commitment to being an active Catholic engaged in the issues of our contemporary world •A comprehensive knowledge of the purpose of a Catholic school particularly in the tradition of the Edmund Rice charism and within the broader evangelising mission of the Catholic Church •A well-articulated Catholic pedagogy and successful experience in creating an effective religious education learning environment for staff and students •Demonstrated ability to develop Catholic identity and mission in a school, with a passion to bring this to a developing K-12 setting •Highly developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively •A highly effective and research based understanding of how students can be supported to grow spiritually and theologically •Effective organisational skills that have high impact on policy and process implementation •The ability to communicate clearly and constructively give and receive feedback •A commitment to ongoing personal and professional learning •Ability to analyse, interpret and understand relevant data to inform future plans for the advancement of this developing K-12 school •Appropriate qualifications and experience in leadership of religious education and mission. GENERAL CAPABILITIES applicable to the role: •Well-developed interpersonal skills. •Well-developed oral and written communication skills. •Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. •Strong organisational skills. QUALIFICATIONS •Post-graduate study in a relevant discipline. •Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E) in accordance with the ‘Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong’ policy (or a commitment to acquiring within a 5 year period). WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE This role is classified as a child related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed prior to your commencement with us. POSITION APPLICATION: Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria (equivalent to 2 pages). Prior to commencing your online application, please contact Paula Vera , Executive Assistant to the Head of Human Resource Services on 02 4253 0957 to initiate the referee feedback process. To confidentially discuss your application or general interest in this position please contact Carolyn Hadley , Head of Human Resource Services on 02 4253 0952 . You can view this job at www.catholicjobsonline.com.au Closing date: 22 September 2021 at 5pm EDMONDSON PARK St Francis Catholic College Contact 1300 851 592 www.diamondwomen.com.au Worried? Alone? Pregnant? CENTRES LOCATED IN BAULKHAM HILLS, GOSFORD, SYDNEY, MACQUARIE FIELDS, PENRITH AND SOUTH SYDNEY COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT