Acting Religious Education Coordinator – Oatley

Sydney Catholic; Georges River; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Up to 25% school fees discount

Ongoing training and development

Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g.

Job summary

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Oatley, part of Sydney Catholic Schools, invites applications for an Acting Religious Education Coordinator. The role sits on the senior leadership team, guiding Religious Education and the school’s Catholic life, with a 0.4 FTE REC and 0.6 FTE teaching allocation.

You will lead liturgies, curriculum development, and engage with parish communities, supported by an attractive remuneration package, salary packaging up to $15,900 annually, and up to 25% school

Qualifications

• Graduate Diploma or Master of Religious Education, Theology or Theological Studies.
• Ability to demonstrate the standard descriptors at lead teacher level, in accordance with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
• Post graduate units of study in leadership (advantageous).
• Committed Catholic with ongoing engagement in the life of the Catholic Church.

Responsibilities

• Lead the teaching and learning of Religious Education and the wider religious dimension of the school.
• Shape the Catholic life, vision and strategic direction of the school.
• Lead liturgies and celebrations, and contribute to curriculum development, implementation and differentiation.
• Collaborate with priests and parish community; work within a shared leadership model.
• Manage 0.4 FTE REC allocation and 0.6 FTE teaching allocation as part of the role.

Job description

Acting Religious Education Coordinator – Oatley

Oatley NSW

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Acting Religious Education Coordinator | K – 6 | 219 Students
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Oatley
Commencement Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Closing Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Capacity: Full-Time, Temporary (1 year job share)

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) , NSW’s largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Oatley, you’ll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• attractive remuneration package
• salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport

At St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Oatley, we provide our students with a place to grow. The village environment encourages students to inquire, engage and achieve in their learning. Our teaching staff is experienced and know our students well – this involvement drives strong well-rounded education outcomes.

We foster involvement between parents, staff, students and the parish, and believe the connectedness ensures that the interest and passions of the whole child are realised and nurtured.

About the Role

As part of the school’s senior leadership team, you will help shape the Catholic life, vision and strategic direction of the school. The Religious Education Coordinator leads the teaching and learning of Religious Education and the wider religious dimension of the school, an important step in Catholic leadership. This Acting REC role is a job share arrangement and will consist of 0.4FTE REC allocation and 0.6FTE teaching allocation.

The successful candidate for this position will be a highly effective leader who:

• is a committed Catholic who understands the evangelising mission of Catholic schools and working closely with the priests and the parish community
• is a leader of Catholic identity and mission at a school and/or system level, adaptable in working with a ‘shared leadership’ model
• demonstrates the ability to lead the preparation of liturgies and celebrations, and Religious Education in all aspects of curriculum development, implementation and differentiation
• is a strong, contemporary leader of learning, with the capacity to lead change and demonstrate contemporary pedagogy that focuses on improving student learning
• demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders and build relationships, work collaboratively across all stages, and analyse and use data to inform learning and engage in future planning
• is a Baptised Catholic with demonstrated evidence of ongoing commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church and engagement in the life of a Catholic faith community such as a parish or an established community within the Catholic Church, as an expression of your relationship with Jesus Christ.

You will have attained or working towards:

• completed, or has evidence of study toward, a Graduate Diploma or Master of Religious Education, Theology or Theological Studies from an approved institution
• the ability to demonstrate the standard descriptors at lead teacher level, in accordance with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
• post graduate units of study in leadership (advantageous).

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Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.