RELIGIOUS EDUCATION LEADER/CLASSROOM TEACHER
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION LEADER/CLASSROOM TEACHER
St Joseph's School
Principal:Mr Chris O'Connell
Enquiries:principal@sjspringvale.catholic.edu.au
Co-Principal:
Applications Close:28/11/2025
Position: Teaching
Type:Fixed Term
Hours per Week:Full-time
St Joseph's PS, Springvale-Religious Education Leader Role Description.docm
St Joseph's PS, Springvale-Teacher Role Description.pdf
Role Description/Criteria
We are seeking an innovative Religious Education Leader. The POL 2 position will have a FTE of 0.4 and a classroom position to 0.6. The REL tenure will be for 3 years.
Our staff, in partnership with our Parish, strive to ensure that the children in our care have the opportunity to develop a personal relationship with God through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching and a commitment to student and family wellbeing.
St Joseph’s Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of the children in our care.
Applicants require:
- A deep understanding of and commitment to Catholic Education as a mission of the Catholic Church in Australia.
- Expert knowledge in the area of Catholic Identity and Religious Education.
- Advanced skills in the development and application of innovative Religious Education learning and teaching strategies.
- The ability to facilitate professional learning in the areas of Catholic Identity and Religious Education.
- A highly developed capacity to work with leadership to support schools to identify and address areas for improvement in the context of Catholic Identity and Religious Education.
- The ability to analyse and interpret data sets that may support school improvement and strategic planning.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Evidence of working towards or having academic qualifications additional to initial teacher education. A Masters in Religious Education or Educational Leadership will be seen as an advantage
- Relevant experience within the last five (5) years in Catholic parish primary schools, or currently in a role associated with and supporting Catholic parish primary schools
- Accreditation to teach Religious Education
- Evidence of involvement in their own Parish.
- A commitment to Child Safe Standards and the wellbeing of children
- Current VIT registration.
Application Procedure
Application Procedures
Please submit a cover letter, current CV/resume and names of at least 3 referees (which will include the two most recent principals) and your Parish Priest . Ensure you explain your ability/experience to undertake the elements of the role as detailed in the role descriptions.
Please submit your application through the "Apply for Job" button or by emailing to principal@sjspringvale.catholic.edu.au
Details:
Address:33 St John's Avenue
Springvale
Phone:9546 8223
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