The Moreton Bay College is seeking a suitably qualified Primary Religious Education Teacher to join the team. THE COLLEGE Moreton Bay College was established in 1901 as a school for girls from PP-12 and now supports an enrolment in excess of 1100 students. With a focus on academic excellence, underpinned by a rich and caring pastoral programme, MBC is the educational foundation for building perseverance, discovering courage and exploring creativity. With over 40 co-curricular activities to choose from, MBC stretches beyond the classroom and offers girls the chance to explore their identities, while harnessing success. With over 120 years of history, the College is well established with extensive libraries, sports, a state-of-the-art music and performance centre, an Olympic sized swimming pool and a chapel. An historic turning point in the College’s evolution occurred on July 1, 2011 when Moreton Bay Boys’ College (MBBC) and Moreton Bay College (MBC) came together on the premise that they are stronger together. Governed by a single Board and led by a single CEO/Executive Principal, each school retains its single gender focus and its own personality and attributes. Both schools have significant strengths to benefit the other and together have a unique market-leading proposition in private school education. THE POSITION The Religious Education Teacher – Primary is responsible for supporting the College Chaplain in the liturgical life of the Primary School. This will involve arranging opportunities for students and staff to experience and participate in services of worship and to participate in their planning The spirituality of young people will, in the main, be nurtured through meaningful involvement in services of worship which may draw upon the creative arts and through the religious education program. All staff need to be supportive of the values, Christian ethos and Ethical Statement of this Uniting Church day school for students from Early Learning -12. PASTORAL CARE The Religious Education Teacher will make an important contribution to the pastoral care and welfare of the students, into the Primary School. This significant contribution will be in collaboration with other members of the Primary leadership and pastoral staff and the College Chaplain. TEACHING The Religious Education Teacher will be responsible for the teaching of Religious Education for Primary students and the development of their own spirituality and Faith background. The RE program is aligned with the International Baccalaureate PYP (Primary Years Program). DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities of the Religious Education Teacher : Be actively involved with the Principal, Primary Leadership Team, College Chaplain and teachers in a collegiate relationship for the good ordering of the College. Perform conscientiously and competently the duties, both teaching and non-teaching, assigned by the Head of Primary. Provide worship support for primary students and early years students as requested or required. Foster the Christian ethos of the College. When deemed necessary prepare and lead prayers and reflections for some whole College celebrations; for example Founder’s Day and opening ceremonies. Assist and encourage students and staff in their faith journey. Help foster good relations and a spirit of unity between parents, the community and the College. Be actively involved in supporting the College’s co-curricular activities and events. Prepare contributions as appropriate College publications as appropriate. Participate in meetings relevant to the position. Contribute to the Mission of the Uniting Church by involvement in such committees and activities as will enhance the development of the College's Christian ethos. Take part in professional development activities and other in-service courses provided by the College or recommend by the Uniting Church in Australia or related bodies. Actively contribute to a safety citizenship culture upholding health and safety policies, procedures, hazard reporting and safe work practices. SPECIFIC TASKS Work with teaching and learning colleagues to develop the Religious Education program to develop and implement an RE curriculum, P-6 as part of the International Baccalaureate PYP (Primary Years Program). Collaboratively plan Services of Worship for students and staff with the College Chaplain and when required the MBBC Chaplain and RE Teacher. Assist with the planning and implementation of special worship celebrations. When required, assist with the planning and presentation of Assemblies. Lead prayer for staff as needed. Support the staff and students in the Early Learning Centre as required. Any other tasks as agreed upon by the Principal and Head of Primary. SELECTION CRITERIA The successful candidate will have the following attributes: a professional qualification in Religious Education or Education; have excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with children in educational settings; pastoral skills and understandings which will enable her/him to exercise pastoral care both for young people and adults; an ability to work as a member of a team in the school community and with local parish clergy where appropriate; be able to articulate their personal faith and spirituality with students, staff and parents; have interest or experience in curriculum development particularly with respect to planning developmental worship and RE programs that is relevant and appropriate to students’ age; ability to teach primary age children demonstrated through classroom teaching experience. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE The Primary Religious Education Teacher should have: experience in classrooms experience in relevant church or chaplaincy role an understanding of the International Baccalaureate PYP (Primary Years Program) would be an advantage. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS An appropriate teaching degree Registration with, or ability to register with, the Queensland College of Teachers WORK ENVIRONMENT The Religious Education Teacher will receive ongoing visible support of the Principal, Head of Primary and staff of the College at all levels. Regular meetings as relevant to collaborate Primary Staff and College Chaplain. The work environment includes a device and appropriate work space. CONDITIONS AND SALARY This position is two days (0.4FTE) per week (note: one day must be a Tuesday) and the terms and conditions of employment will be as per a Teacher under the current Moreton Bay College Enterprise Agreement. APPLICATION Suitable applicants should apply by submitting ONE PDF DOCUMENT that combines each of the following: a statement of reasons why you are applying for this position; a current CV that clearly details experience, particularly in relation to the above skills and abilities; any additional information you may wish to submit; and the names and contact details of two professional referees. Please note : All applicants must declare: Any pre-existing injuries or medical conditions that would prevent you from performing this job any convictions of any criminal offences that all information supplied is accurate and complete Applications close 9am, Monday 20 November 2023. Please note: only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted after the closing date.