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Code of Expectations

Code of Expectations For Christian Religious Education Teachers In State Schools:

Voluntary teachers are expected to be a safe, professional Christian presence in a school and are expected to:

1. Accept and teach by the Churches Education Commission Religious Education Policy Statement.
This includes undergoing training and accreditation. Volunatry teachers must undergo police vetting.

2. Teach from a curriculum.
The CEC resources and encourages all teachers to use an educationally sound curriculum which uses the student's interests and experience as a starting point in allowing them to learn by exploration and discovery. The Curriculum is Bible based. The preferred and most appropriate curriculum is CRE. For large classes, "Life Choices" is also approved. For more information on curriculum please click here.

3. Recognise that in the classroom they represent all member denominations of CEC and teach the basic doctrines of the Christian faith without denominational bias

4. Seek the Principal’s approval for any promotion of other agencies
(eg Bible Society, World Vision, local holiday programmes)

5. Teach positively.
Present the Christian message with love. Use language that children understand and not religious jargon.

6. Accept that the purpose of Religious Education is to create an awareness of the spiritual dimension and to impart knowledge of the Christian faith.
Volunteer teachers are ‘seed sowers’ to enable the child to make informed choices without pressure for commitment

7. Respect the variety of experiences and beliefs represented among the children in the class (and their parents/caregivers).
Christian convictions can be affirmed without denying the genuineness of the experience of others.

8. Always be on time, and leave the class in a settled condition.

9. If unable to be present, ensure that the relieving voluntary teacher has the appropriate lesson material and accepts this Code of Expectations.

10. Co-operate with the Convenor, Principal and school staff in every possible way.

11. Abide by the school’s policies on behaviour management, discipline, safety, and emergency procedures.