Job Description
As a Religious Education Coordinator, you are entrusted with leading the spiritual and ethical formation of the school community. You oversee the delivery of a rich and engaging curriculum that not only explores faith traditions but also encourages students to think critically about values, purpose, and moral responsibility. Through guiding liturgies, social justice initiatives, and faith-based programs, you help shape a school culture where students are empowered to live with compassion, respect, and integrity.
About the Employer
St Mary's War Memorial Primary School is a Catholic co-educational school in West Wyalong where students and their families are at the heart of the school. St Mary's aims to develop a faith-filled Catholic learning community of hope, joy, wonder, and peace where all are welcome and inspired to grow to their potential.
West Wyalong is located at the crossroads of the Newell and Mid Western highways. The beautiful Riverina region of southern NSW, comes with country charm to spare. The town of West Wyalong was founded in the gold rush of the late 1800s and has a strong agricultural heritage growing most of NSW's cereal crop. Explore the heritage, follow walking and cycling trails, discover local art legends, take part in a range of events throughout the year and enjoy all the benefits of country hospitality.
About the Candidate
* Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching
* NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)
* NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation
Eligibility Criteria
An applicant must:
* Be a practicing Catholic;
* Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest; and
* Have completed or be due to complete Accreditation E in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy.
Work Environment
* Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
* 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
* Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
* Support for professional development and study opportunities
* Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
* Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
* Recruitment bonus of $20,000 paid in three instalments
* Financial assistance for relocation purposes up to $3,000