Role Description/Criteria
About the business
Padua College is a thriving Catholic Secondary School on the Mornington Peninsula, with 2500 students across four campuses. We believe purpose resides in every student, and so nurture each student’s potential, supporting them to grow in character, discover talents, and embrace their unique callings.
About the role
Applications are sought for the position of Catholic Identity Leader – Faith and Formation Mornington - POL 3. This is a 3 year tenured Position of Leadership in conjunction with an ongoing teaching appointment.
Padua College provides a contemporary Catholic secondary co-education for young people within the regions of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Bay. Our College was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and is named after St Anthony of Padua. In partnership with our students, staff, parents, parishes and the wider community, Padua College gives witness to the Christian faith in our Catholic tradition. We aim to be a positive, creative, hope-filled learning community where Catholic values and spirit are shared and the sacred dignity of each person is nurtured.
The North Star is our guiding direction. It encompasses our “why” at Padua College as we align our vision and action. It inspires, challenges, and provides direction.
We want every person to:
• recognise and utilise their God-given talents;
• be the best they can be; and
• make a positive impact on their world.
Our Core Values:
a) We welcome and affirm
b) We inspire growth of the whole person
c) We create a love of learning
d) We build positive relationships
e) We embrace diversity
f) We show compassion for those in need
g) We reconcile and forgive
h) We work for a just and peaceful world
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Catholic Identity Leader – Faith and Formation leads the promotion and lived expression of Catholic identity on the respective campus. Working with the Vice Principal – Mission, Formation and Social Justice, the Leader strengthens the College’s Franciscan and Mercy charisms through staff formation, prayer and liturgy, social justice, student retreats, and community partnerships. Informed by MACS Vision for Leadership, the role models faith-filled, relational leadership that honours the dignity of every person, develops the capacity of others, and enables the community to grow in faith, hope, and service.
The Catholic Identity Leader – Faith and Formation collaborates with the Vice Principal – Mission, Formation and Social Justice, the Vice Principal – Staff, Strategy and Development and the Catholic Identity Leader – Religious Education Curriculum to develop, implement and lead whole-school professional learning in Catholic identity and Religious Education. This strengthens staff knowledge, understanding and capacity and supports their progress towards Accreditation to Teach Religious Education or Lead in a Catholic School, or Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School.
The Leader works closely with the Mission Team and campus community and is a member of the Campus Leadership Team, Faith Team Executive and Religious Education Learning Area.
The Catholic Identity Leader – Faith and Formation is responsible to the Principal and reports directly to the Vice Principal – Mission, Formation and Social Justice.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The major areas of responsibility of the Catholic Identity Leader – Faith and Formation include but are not limited to:
- leading and promoting Catholic identity on the campus, strengthening the College’s Franciscan and Mercy charisms, House identities, and connections with the wider Catholic community;
- planning and leading staff faith formation and professional learning in Catholic identity and Religious Education, in collaboration with the Vice Principal – Staff, Strategy and Development and the Vice Principal – Mission, Formation and Social Justice;
- coordinating campus and House prayer, liturgical celebrations, and social justice initiatives;
- developing, coordinating, and evaluating student retreats, reflection days and formation experiences, including the faith and retreat dimensions of year-level eXcel Days; and
- performing other duties and implementing decisions as requested by the Principal or the College Improvement Team.
Teachers are supported by the Department Heads, Learning Leaders, the Assistant Heads of Campus (Learning and Pedagogy), Deputy Principals/Directors of Campus (Heads of Campus), and the Vice Principal (Learning and Teaching) across the College in the development, implementation, and teaching of the curriculum.
They are also supported by the House Coordinators, Assistant Heads of Campus (Student Wellbeing and Growth), the Deputy Principals/Directors of Campus (Heads of Campus) and the Vice Principal – Students, in the pastoral care and discipline of students, as well as the smooth and effective management of classes.
SALARY REMUNERATION: According to the CEMEA 2022, $79,589.00 - $118,063.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.
A Position of Leadership 3 is $9,629.00 per annum.
Applications for this position close at 10.00am Friday 30 October 2026.
All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt by return email.
Shortlisted candidates will receive further communication from the College regarding the position.
The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications for the vacancy to be submitted as soon as possible.
Padua College is a Child Safe School and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. For teaching positions successful applicants will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration and for non-teaching positions successful applicants will be subject to a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.
Application Procedures
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