Catholic Identity Coordinator

Purpose of Position

The Catholic Identity Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of programmes related to the faith development of students and staff and the development of prayer and liturgy within the wider school community. The Catholic Identity Coordinator is a member of the Faith Development Team. The Catholic Identity Coordinator reports to the Director of Faith and Mission.

The Catholic Identity Coordinator is required to be familiar with and comply with the College’s Child Safety Policy and the Code of Conduct. The Catholic Identity Coordinator will provide students with a child-safe environment, which proactively monitor and support student wellbeing and exercise pastoral care in a manner which reflects school values.

As a leader in the College, the Catholic Identity Coordinator exercises a shared responsibility to ensure that the mission of the Catholic Church is brought to life in the College. The leadership role is predicated on the belief that to be effective the Catholic Identity Coordinator’s work will be informed by a vision of Catholic education that is Gospel-based people-centred, inclusive and holistic. The Catholic Identity Coordinator gives witness to gospel values in all aspects of their work and encourages and supports staff to do likewise.

Specific Responsibilities

The specific responsibilities of the Catholic Identity Coordinator are:

• Leadership

• Develop and implement student and staff faith development activities

• Develop and coordinate the prayer and liturgical life of the College

• Community Companion

• Student leadership programs and activities

• Fundraising initiatives and programs

• Mission, Vision, Horizons of Hope Framework

• Other duties as directed.

Specific Tasks

Leadership

• Models, inspires and supports staff and students with a clear focus on continually improving student learning and wellbeing outcomes.

• Fosters and promotes reflective practice, professional dialogue and a collaborative approach with the staff they lead.

• Supports teams and individuals to embrace change and innovation.

• Supports College Leadership including implementing College strategic and annual goals.

Develop and implement students and staff faith development activities

• Works with Director of Faith and Mission and Faith Programs Coordinator to implement student and staff faith development activities

• Provides and supports reflections and prayer experiences

• Encourages understanding within the staff community of the tradition of John Paul College whilst reflecting and respecting the charisms of the Sisters – Faithful Companions of Jesus and the Society of Mary (Marianists).

Develop and coordinate the prayer and liturgical life of the College

• Informs the community of liturgical seasons, significant religious feasts and special events.

• Holds regular meetings with the student Faith Leader to encourage and empower student liturgical events and to develop the student liturgy team

• Collaborates with Parish Priests regarding Masses and other liturgical events

• Coordinates the preparation of Masses and other liturgical events

• Supports staff in implementing prayer in the classroom.

• Provides opportunities for student and staff prayer, meditation, and reflection

• Prepares and publishes staff prayer roster and supports staff to lead morning prayer

• Initiates and supports student prayer opportunities including Daily Prayers in SIMON.

• Provides support and direction to Senior Wellbeing Coordinators, Heads of Year (7, 8 & 9), House Leaders and pastoral teachers in leading prayer for students

• Maintains the chapel as a centre of spiritual inspiration

John Paul College Community Companion

• Supports and encourages staff to be involved in the John Paul College Community Companion

• Participates on the Community Companion at least once a term.

Student Leadership Programs and Activities

• Assists in faith-based training for Year 12, Year 9 and SRC college leaders

• Assists Senior Wellbeing Coordinators and House Leaders in the development of student house leadership.

Fundraising initiatives and programs

• Works with the Director of Faith and Mission and others to ensure that the College fundraising program fits within the College Mission and Vision

• Develops resources for fundraising for House causes ensuring participation and collaboration with the Year 12 Leadership Team.

• Develops resources to educate about and promote individual House charisms.

• Facilitates Mission Action Day.

Mission, Vision, Horizons of Hope Framework

• Liaises with Director of Faith and Mission and Learning Area Leader RE to sure that the RE program and social justice/outreach activities complement each other.

• Promotes Service Based Learning as a viable pedagogy with particular reference to the development of spirituality amongst adolescents.

• Connects Social Justice initiatives of John Paul College with Catholic Social Teaching and the mission of Catholic schools with staff, students and the broader community.

Child Safety

The John Paul College community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. We are a child safe employer who is committed to the welfare of children and young people in our protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Code of Conduct. This includes:

• Ensure adherence to all child safety standards and mandatory reporting requirements

• Attend training to maintain compliance with all child safety legislation, standards and regulations

• Complete all mandatory reporting in a timely manner

• Escalate and report all matters related to student safety immediately

• Understand and work diligently to deliver student duty of care accountabilities

Key Selection Critieria

The successful applicant will need to meet the following key selection criteria:

• A demonstrated understanding and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school and its mission

• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing growth in their personal faith and spirituality

• An ability to adapt to changing needs and circumstances.

• An ability to engage young people in liturgy and prayer.

• An ability to engage and support staff in the liturgical life of the college.

• A demonstrated commitment to personal professional learning

• A proven record as an exemplary teacher.

• A well-articulated vision of contemporary pedagogical approaches

• A demonstrated understanding and commitment to child safety

• Demonstrated ability to work with others towards a common goal

• Demonstrated leadership capacity.

Conditions and Remuneration

• Level of responsibility: POL 1

• Time allowance: 0.136 FTE (6 / 44 periods per cycle)

• The position is employed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Victorian Catholic Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022 and any subsequent amendments and industrial agreements.

• This role is subject to ongoing review and may change to suit the requirements of John Paul College.