PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Leader of Faith, Formation and Mission is a senior member of the College Executive Team.The role is designed to lead the school community in taking forward the evangelising mission of the Catholic Church, within the existing school charism/s and tradition. The Leader of Faith, Formation and Mission has a particular responsibility to lead the Catholic life of the College community by strengthening the partnership between the College and local parishes and for engaging young people and staff into responsible participation in the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community through developing an effective knowledge of their faith and through a range of initiatives and activities.

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What We Can Offer

• 5 Year Coordinator 3 Contract and Full-time Permanent Teaching Position
• Role to commence 31 January 2025
• Located at St Francis De Sales College, Leeton
• Access to Salary Packaging (Maxxia is our Salary Packaging Provider)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted Bupa Health insurance!
• Salary determined by NESA Accreditation and Teaching Service, plus Coordinator 3 Allowance of $28, 476 per year.

*Please note, Coordinator appointments are 5 years full time contract with the option of an additional 5 years subject to ongoing successful Performance Reviews.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications Licences and Competencies

• Postgraduate academic qualifications additional to initial teacher training.
• Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E, Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or working towards Accreditation.
• NESA Accreditation at Proficient Status or beyond.
• Current Drivers Licence.
• Current NSW Working With Children Check.
• Successful Candidate to Undertake a National Criminal History Check.

Skills and Experience

• Membership of a Catholic faith community is essential.
• Recent school or system Leadership experience.
• Highly developed communication skills in a range of forums and media.
• Knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning pedagogies, curriculum and practice 7-12.
• Ability to think critically, strategically and operationally, implementing a structured cycle of improvement initiatives, reflecting on and adapting processes as required to meet successful outcomes.
• A high level of relational skills evidenced in a range of circumstances.
• Ability to understand, interpret and analyse data relevant to scope of practice and position.
• Experience in management of budgets, understanding of relevant policy, administration procedures and other areas of governance as appropriate to the scope and intent of the role.
• Formal qualifications in Scripture, theology and/or religious education is desirable.
• Experience as a faith leader within a school is desirable.

What is next?

If you are interested and would like further information, please contact Annmarie Webb via email at [email protected] or phone 69370057.

Applicants should submit the below via email to [email protected]

1. A Cover Letter of no more than one (1) page outlining why you are applying for the position and what you will bring to the position;
2. A supporting statement of no more than three (3) pages addressing the criteria for the position.
3. A resume of no more than two (2) pages; and
4. Three (3) referees, one of which must be your current employer and your current Parish Priest. CEDWW will conduct the reference checks prior to shortlisting.

If you are applying for this position you must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.

Applications close Friday 11 October 2024.

CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.

CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.