Careers at CSPD

Leader of Formation and Mission K-12 Santa Sophia Box Hill

• Full time ongoing school leadership opportunity in Mission, Formation and Religious Education

• Collaborate and contribute as a member of the executive team

• Rewarding salary

About us

Santa Sophia Catholic College is a next generation learning community within Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD). Santa Sophia Catholic College provides a Christ-centred environment, aimed at educating the whole child, and helping students to be people of true wisdom through faith, hope and love. Based on leading educational research and the best of today’s technologies, we will prepare students for the workplace of the future by teaching them how to think critically and creatively, how to communicate effectively and how to work collaboratively.

We are seeking a forward-thinking and innovative Leader of Formation and Mission (K–12) who is ready to shine in a large and complex setting. We are seeking someone who has experience working across many aspects of learning – collaboration, leadership, inspiration, adaptability, pedagogy, risk-taking and new metrics. The successful candidate will be welcomed into an environment which values that experience and provides a platform for forward thinking and vision, empowering you to make a huge impact on the future of learning.

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

About the opportunity:

The Leader of Formation and Mission (K–12) is responsible to the Principal and shares in the leadership of the school community and contributes to the achievement of the College’s mission and student learning outcomes. In addition, you will:

• Support the Principal Leader of the College and collaborate as part of the College Executive to implement the strategic direction and goals of the College.

• Provide particular strategic direction in the implementation of the whole school Mission / Formation goal using data.

• Oversee and support all Formation & Mission domains: Religious Education (K–12, including Stage 6 Studies of Religion), Liturgy, Catechesis, Social Justice, Student Leadership, Faith In Action Team (FIAT), Staff Formation, and Parent Formation.

• Supervise and mentor Formation Middle Leaders across these domains.

• Lead Mission, Formation and Outreach opportunities for students and staff both locally and globally.

• Oversee and coordinate liturgical and formation life of the College including Whole-College Masses, sacramental opportunities, retreats, pilgrimages, immersions, ministry evenings and House liturgies.

• Develop Catholic aesthetics throughout the College

• Collaborate with clergy, CSPD, and wider Church networks to ensure alignment with diocesan priorities and sacramental life.

• Other duties as requested by the Principal and the Executive Director.

About you (selection criteria):

• A deep personal commitment to the Catholic faith in practice and lifestyle, with the capacity to witness, model, and lead a school community that gives authentic expression to Catholic teaching and the system’s mission.

• A minimum of four years professional qualification in education, with current expertise in Religious Education pedagogy and curriculum, and accreditation to teach Religious Education (with completion of or commitment to a Master’s in Religious Education/Theology within four years of appointment).

• An understanding of contemporary learning theory and practice, and the ability to ensure this is evident across teaching and formation in the College.

• Proven leadership in planning and executing whole-school formation and liturgical events.

• Demonstrated capacity to build Catholic identity across all dimensions of school life: curriculum, wellbeing, leadership, aesthetics, and culture.

• Experience in managing teams and mentoring middle leaders, fostering a collaborative formation culture.

• Experience using data to inform planning, formation goals, and mission initiatives.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with staff, families, clergy, and system leaders.

Qualifications and Accreditations required:

• Master of Religious Education/Theology or commitment to complete within four years of appointment

• Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with ChildrenCheck clearance

• Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

• Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree)

Your application

Your application will include the following:

• Cover letter and selection criteria response (this application letter should be no longer than three pages)

• A copy of your CV

Interested?

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, click here. 

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Apply today!