POSITION DESCRIPTION HEAD OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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1 POSITION DESCRIPTION HEAD OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION St Patrick s College (the College) is a Years 7 to 12 Boarding School for boys, founded in 1893 and conducted by Edmund Rice Education Australia. The aim of the College is to support parents in educating their sons within the Catholic tradition and the spirit of Edmund Rice. Central to the mission of the College is an unequivocal commitment to fostering the dignity, self-esteem and integrity of children and young people and providing them with a safe, supportive and enriching environment to develop spiritually, physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially. 1 Consequently, offering opportunities for the faith development of all boys forms the background to all studies at the College. Religious Education is a compulsory subject for all students in Years 7 to 12 and is supported by a range of learning experiences such as liturgies, formal prayer, retreats and the College s social justice programme. The Head of Religious Education will work closely with the Director of Mission in supporting students and staff in these rich learning experiences which are central to the operation of the College. The Head of Religious Education will meet regularly with the Deputy Headmaster Teaching and Learning and will provide information and materials to the College s Curriculum Committee as requested. Job title: Reports to: Support staff: Head of Religious Education Deputy Headmaster Teaching and Learning The Head of Religious Education will be supported by a range of personnel, including: Headmaster Deputy Headmaster Teaching and Learning Director of Mission Directors of School Religious Education staff College teaching staff Remuneration: The Head of Religious Education is a Position of Leadership (POL) 2 within the College s leadership structure and will attract 20 periods per cycle time release. 1 The College endorses the CECV Commitment Statement to Child Safety, which can be read here: pdf Head of Religious Education Position Description 1

2 Commencement: Tenure: Teaching Load: 30 January 2017 or earlier (subject to negotiation with the successful application) The Head of Religious Education is a full time appointment from in line with the College s leadership structure. A performance appraisal process relating to the key selection criteria for the position will be undertaken with the Headmaster and the Deputy Headmaster Teaching and Learning on an annual basis. The Head of Religious Education would oversee the curriculum development across Junior, Middle and Senior schools and have a demonstrated ability to teach Religious Education to VCE Unit 3 and 4 level. JOB SUMMARY The Head of Religious Education is a position of significant leadership within the College, reporting to the Headmaster through the Deputy Headmaster Teaching and Learning, with the support of the Director of Mission. The task of the Catholic School is fundamentally a synthesis of culture and faith and a synthesis of faith and life." (The Catholic School n. 37) The primary means by which this is achieved is through an effective Religious Education programme, which includes formal classroom religious education, the provision of voluntary faith groups and liturgy. Responsibility for such a programme rests with the College Board and Headmaster however the Head of Religious Education will facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of the programme. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES As for any other Head of Faculty, the Head of Religious Education is required to: convene and conduct regular meetings of the Faculty to lead the process of curriculum review, development and delivery. attend Curriculum Committee meetings. participate in, and advise on the preparation of courses of study (content and processes) with Faculty members and endorse the final products and their distribution, after consultation and approval from the Deputy Headmaster Teaching and Learning. collaborate and advise on all aspects of assessment procedures and work requirements with Faculty members in keeping with College assessment and reporting guidelines (ensuring Victorian Curriculum, Australian Curriculum and VCAA compliance) and endorse the final products after consultation with the Deputy Headmaster Teaching and Learning. collect, interpret and respond to student learning needs arising from key assessment data (particularly VCE, VCAL and NAPLAN). maintain and develop required aspects of the College s reporting system. oversee all aspects of the development of end of semester examinations. prescribe the texts and other resources to be used at each year level. Head of Religious Education Position Description 2

3 prepare and submit a Faculty budget, following guidelines established by the College s Business Manager. ongoing management of the allocated budget, including approval for spending and reporting of budget variances to the Deputy Headmaster Teaching and Learning and the Business Manager. ensure that course descriptions conform to the curriculum policies and practices of the College, and that Subject Teachers teach within the guidelines of the course description. meet with the Deputy Headmaster Teaching and Learning to plan, manage and review programmes relating to curriculum development, delivery and assessment. lead and support members of the faculty in completing the Annual Review Meeting process. advise and support teachers on appropriate content and methodology within the subject and Faculty. identify appropriate professional learning activities for Faculty staff and foster a professional learning culture with the Faculty. oversee the use, care and maintenance of Faculty facilities. develop Faculty protocols and forums to ensure effective training transfer following Faculty members attending professional learning activities. utilise a variety of forums (such as meetings, presentations, written reports, online collaboration and knowledge bases) to develop a culture of collegiality and professional learning within the Faculty. write a Faculty report for the College Annual. write an annual report regarding the Faculty for the College Board. lead staff in working as part of an integrated team of teachers. develop a sense of team and collaboration within the Faculty. support, mentor and manage all Faculty members. Given the particular importance of this position, the Head of Religious Education will also be expected to: work with the Headmaster and Deputy Headmaster Teaching and Learning in executing the College's responsibility to educate its students in religion through a careful and thorough study of the Catholic tradition in all its aspects. facilitate the development of programmes that are based on the Ballarat Awakenings Curriculum Guidelines other relevant and/or appropriate religious education curriculum resources and church documents. facilitate the implementation of such programmes, particularly through the appropriate establishment and maintenance of Religious Education resources in the Kelty Resource Centre, the Religious Education Faculty Handbook, professional development opportunities for staff, faculty and year level meeting opportunities, faculty policies, communication with and involvement of parents, communication with the CEO Ballarat and other Diocesan agencies, links with parishes where possible, and retreat, liturgy and voluntary faith group arrangements as appropriate through the Director of Mission. participate as an active member of the College s Mission Team. Head of Religious Education Position Description 3

4 support the Director of Mission in development and promotion of initiatives and experiences that are central to the College s social justice and action programmes. liaise with the Director of Catholic Education, Director of Religious Education and Secondary Religious Education Consultant as required/relevant. contribute to school processes that are likely to have an impact on the Catholic nature of the College. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS It is anticipated that the Head of Religious Education would have the following: experience within a Catholic educational organisation. teaching qualifications and experience, including post-graduate study in Religious Education and teaching students in Religious Education to a VCE level. demonstrated ability to plan, manage and conduct liturgies, retreats and curriculum development. demonstrated understanding of the course of study and other documentation for teachers teaching VCE subjects in Religious Education. professional development activities relating to Religious Education and the teaching of VCE subjects in Religious Education. KEY SELECTION CRITERIA The Key Selection Criteria that will be used to select the Head of Religious Education are: 1. Understanding and demonstrated commitment to the Catholic philosophy and ethos of education, particularly the Touchstones of Edmund Rice Education Australia. 2. Experience and interest in the education of boys. 3. Qualifications and experience in Religious Education including a major study in the area at a recognised tertiary institution. Applicants must submit a copy of tertiary transcript of results and/or an abstract of studies completed in Religious Education. 4. Qualifications and experience in educational leadership including a major study in the area at a recognised tertiary institution and a demonstrated ability to manage and mentor staff. 5. Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and conduct liturgies, retreats and curriculum development in a Religious Education, Mission and/or social justice context. 6. Demonstrated capacity to respond and lead in the areas noted in the Duties and Responsibilities set out above Head of Religious Education Position Description 4

5 APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applications for the Head of Religious Education should be submitted to the Headmaster, Mr John Crowley. Applications should include a Resume, a copy of relevant Academic Transcripts and address the Key Selection Criteria. Applications close at 4.00pm on Monday, 3 October Applications to: Mr John Crowley Headmaster St Patrick s College Phone: Locked Bag 31 Fax: BALLARAT VIC jobs@stpats.vic.edu.au Head of Religious Education Position Description 5