ADVERT ID 225598

Diocesan Advisor for PostPrimary Religious Education

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Diocese of Kerry

St John Paul II Pastoral Centre
Killarney
V93X6HR
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Other Education
Date Posted:
Tue Oct 1 2024 12:04:20
Application Closing Date:
Fri Oct 25 2024
Commencement Date:
Mon Dec 2 2024
Status of Post:
Other
Number of Vacancies:
1
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POST DETAILS

Title:
Diocesan Advisor for PostPrimary Religious Education
Description:
Engage with the Principals and Religious Education teachers in their task of teaching and supporting the religious education and faith formation of young people on behalf of the Diocese of Kerry.

Specific Responsibilities
• Support and enhance Catholic religious education in the post-primary schools of the diocese.
• Engage with the principal and teachers in their task of teaching and supporting the religious education and faith formation of young people.
• Support and resource Religious Education teachers in teaching the RE curriculum, providing in-service as needed.
• Engage with the Religious Education teachers listening to their concerns, affirming their good work and exploring what might address the challenges.
• Support the work of the post-primary chaplains.
• Implement IEC Guidelines on Junior Cycle RE and Senior Cycle RE.
• Attend NAPPDA meetings.
• Organise meeting of school principals as required.
• Take a lead role with the Diocesan Education Committee.

Qualifications and Abilities
• A third level qualification for teaching religion at post primary level, or equivalent.
• Experience in teaching Religious Education at post-primary level.
• A commitment to further training.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to take direction and work on her/his own initiative.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Have appropriate IT skills and office skills.
• Have a current full driving license and the use of a car.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Letter of Application

  • Application Form
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Applications may be submitted by

  • Email
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