Faith Programs Coordinator

Purpose of Position

The Faith Programs 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 Faith Programs Coordinator is a member of the Faith Development Team. The Faith Programs Coordinator reports to the Director of Faith and Mission.

The Faith Programs Coordinator is required to be familiar with and comply with the College’s Child Safety Policy and the Code of Conduct. The Faith Programs 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 Faith Programs 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 Faith Programs Coordinator’s work will be informed by a vision of Catholic education that is Gospel-based people-centred, inclusive and holistic. The Faith Programs 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 Faith Programs Coordinator are:

• Leadership

• Develop and implement student and staff faith development activities

• Faith program and immersion

• Cross Age Pastoral Support Program

• Student Leadership Programs and Activities

• Fundraising initiatives and programs

• Mission, Vision, Horizons and Hope Framework

• Community Companion

• Youth Ministry

• 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 student and staff faith development activities

• Provides pastoral/spiritual support for individuals and groups.

• Provides and supports reflections and prayer experiences

• Assists the Director of Faith and Mission to ensure ongoing professional development for all staff in the mission of Catholic schools

• 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).

Faith Program Coordination

Faith Program and Immersion

• Coordinates faith and immersion programs

• Advertise opportunities for faith programs for students in Years 10, 11 and 12.

• Conduct formation program for students attending faith and immersion program and coordinate application process as required.

• Coordinate family evenings for parents of students attending faith and immersion programs.

• Complete all duties related to faith programs that include travel agents, payment instalments from families, paperwork including medical forms, passports and risk assessments.

Cross-Age Pastoral Support Program

• Assists Year 12 SRC leader to recruit interested Year 12 students to the Peer Support program

• Trains Year 12 volunteers in the provision of Peer Support program

• Develops and maintains workable roster for the Year 12 volunteers in the provision of Peer Support program

• Works with key Year 7 staff in the implementation of the Peer Support program.

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 awareness of the work and needs of organisations supported under the Social Justice/Outreach Policy.

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

• Facilitates Mission Action Day.

• Liaises with Youth Ministry staff in the development and implementation of social justice activities and outreach.

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.

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.

Youth Ministry

• Facilitates application, interview, and selection of Youth Ministers

• Supports and mentors Youth Ministers in their roles.

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 encourage young people through faith programs.

• 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.