Careers at CSPD

St Patrick’s Primary, Blacktown is seeking a passionate and committed Religious Education Coordinator to join the team on a permanent full-time basis commencing in Term 1, 2025.

St Patrick's is proud to be part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese's system of 80 Catholic primary and secondary schools operating across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains providing more than 43,500 students with a high-quality, low fee Catholic education.

Our school is a welcoming, safe and innovative learning community for local students and their families.

About us:

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

About the opportunity:

The Religious Education Coordinator is responsible to the Principal and shares in the leadership of the school community and contributes to the achievement of the school's missions and student learning outcomes. In addition, you will:

• Ensure that the school delivers high quality contemporary learning and teaching for the community it serves which is embedded in the Catholic world view

• Lead a collaborative ministry of witness and service and part of the evangelising mission of the Church

• Contribute a deep knowledge of the Religious Education curriculum and in enhancing the liturgical, sacramental and spiritual life of the school

• Build the necessary relationships with the Parish Priest, parents, learning community, Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese and other partners contributing to the work of Catholic schooling

• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive and challenging learning environment
  
  

About you (selection criteria):

• A strong commitment to the Catholic faith in practice and lifestyle, witness and modelling

• A minimum of four years’ professional qualification in education

• Accreditation to teach RE and the completion of a Masters of Religious Education/Theology or a Masters of Educational Leadership (if there are at least four units at Masters Level in Religious Education/Theology and/or Scripture)

• Substantial currency in Religious Education pedagogy and knowledge of the Religious Education curriculum

• An understanding of contemporary learning theory and practice, and an ability to ensure this is evident in the teaching within the school

• Capacity to challenge and lead a school community that gives witness to the Catholic faith and its teaching and is aligned with the system strategic intent

• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain positive peer relationships and engage actively within the school community

• Commitment to modelling school values and integrity

• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation

Qualifications and Accreditations required:

• Master of Religious Education/Theology or commitment to complete within four years of appointment

• Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children

• Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

• Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree)

• Accreditation to teach RE

The Benefits 

There are so many great things that CSPD has to offer! As a valued CSPD employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all. We offer:

• Competitive remuneration

• Salary packaging 

• Wellbeing initiatives and resources

• Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees 

• Extensive growth and development opportunities 

• Ex-gratia leave 

• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees

• State-of-the-art facilities

The Qualifications:

To be successful you will demonstrate alignment to our purpose and values, together with:

• Tertiary qualification in the relevant areas of study or

• Appropriate demonstrated experience 

• Adaptability and an ability to navigate changing/transforming environments 

• The ability to work under pressure

• Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills 

• First rate attention to detail and compliance

Interested?

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, click here. 

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Apply today!

Your application

Your application will include the following:

• Cover letter and selection criteria response (this application letter should be no longer than three pages)

• A copy of your CV which includes details of your relevant academic qualifications