Selection of Religious Education Co-Ordinator

Selection of Religious Education Co-ordinator

Dear Referee

Assessment of Applicant

You have been nominated as a referee for this candidate’s application for Religious Education Co-ordinator. You are kindly asked to complete the attached reference forms and return to the HR Officer via email: or post to Locked Bag 4 North Parramatta NSW 1750by the closing dateas advised by applicant.

This reference forms will assist us in the shortlisting process for the position of Religious Education Co-ordinator and will be treated in the strictest confidence by the selection panel.

I thank you for your assistance in this regard.

Yours sincerely

HR Officer

Catholic Education

Diocese of Parramatta

Name of Applicant:
Referee’s Name:
Contact Number:
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Working Relationship to Applicant:
Date:
Requirements for the role - Below are specific requirements for the role of Religious Education Co-ordinator. Please provide comments or examples to indicate evidence of competence or proficiency.
Substantial currency in Religious Education pedagogy and knowledge of Religious Education curriculum.
Accreditation to teach Religious Education and completion of post-graduate or commitment to complete within four years of appointment post-graduate programs in three of four areas of: scripture, liturgy, theology and Religious Education.
An understanding of contemporary learning theory and practice, and an ability to ensure this is in evidence in the teaching within the school.
Capacity to challenge and lead a school community that gives witness to the Catholic faith and its teaching and is aligned with the system strategic intent.
Commitment to team and building relationships.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation.
What are the major strengths this person will bring to the position?
What are their areas for development?
Do you have any concerns in relation to the applicant’s ability to deal with matters confidentially?
Overall how would you rate his/her performance? Please tick
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Highly competent Competent Effective in most areas Improvement Needed
Have you discussed this referee report with the applicant? Yes No
Additional Comments:
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Child Protection REFEREEquestionsfor child-related employment

NameofApplicant:
Referee’s Name:
ContactNumber:
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1. To yourknowledge has the applicantbeen barred fromworking with Children

no yes (Ifyes,pleaseprovidebriefdetails)

2. Areyouawareofanyconvictionofanoffencethatwouldbartheapplicantfromchild-related work?

no yes(If yes, please providebriefdetails–disqualifyingoffencesarespecifiedin

Schedule2oftheChildProtection(WorkingwithChildren)Act2012) Generaldetailsofthedisqualifyingoffencescanbeviewedat –Automaticbarringrecords

3. Doyouknowofanycriminalproceedingsthatifprovenwouldbartheapplicantfromchild-related work?

no yes (If yes, please providebriefdetails)

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4. Doyouknowiftheapplicanthaseverbeenthesubjectofanallegationof‘reportableconduct’* involvingachildoryoungperson(i.e.sexualoffenceorsexualmisconduct,physicalassault,ill- treatment,neglectorpsychological harmto achild)?

*ReportableconductasdefinedbytheNSWOmbudsmanandOfficeoftheChildren’sGuardian

no yes (If yes, please providebriefdetails)

5. AreyouawarethatifapplicanthaseverbeenthesubjectofanApprehendedViolenceOrder

(AVO)thatwas made forthe purpose ofprotectinga child oryoungperson fromharm?

no yes (If yes, please providebriefdetails)

6Are you awareofanyreason orconcernwhich maymakethe applicantunsuitable to workin child-relatedemployment?

no yes (If yes, please providebriefdetails)

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Human ResourcesAugust 2015