Acting Religious Education Coordinator - St Anne'S Catholic Primary School Strathfield South

St Anne'S Catholic Primary School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

attractive remuneration package

salary packaging benefits up to $15,9

up to 25% discount on school fees for

ongoing training and development

health and wellbeing initiatives and"

generous Employee Referral Program

wide range of further rewards and ben

Job summary

St Anne's Catholic Primary School Strathfield South is seeking an Acting Religious Education Coordinator for K–6. The role guides Religious Education and the broader Catholic dimension, working within the senior leadership team to shape the school's mission and curriculum.

The successful candidate will lead liturgies, collaborate with parish, and drive Catholic identity and student learning through contemporary pedagogy and data-informed planning.

Qualifications

• Lead the teaching and learning of Religious Education.
• Shape Catholic life, vision and strategic direction.
• Communicate with priests, parish and school community.
• Work within a shared leadership model.
• Lead liturgies and celebrations and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the teaching and learning of Religious Education across K–6.
• Shape the Catholic life, vision and strategic direction of the school.
• Prepare liturgies and celebrations in collaboration with parish.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and build strong relationships.
• Analyse data to inform planning and drive student learning improvements.

Skills

Leadership in Catholic education

Stakeholder communication

Data-informed planning

Education

Graduate Diploma or Master of Religious Education/Theology

Postgraduate leadership units

Job description

Acting Religious Education Coordinator | K - 6 | 112 Students

St Anne's Catholic Primary School Strathfield South

Commencement Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Closing Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026
Capacity: Full-Time, Temporary (1 year)

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Anne's Catholic Primary School Strathfield South, 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
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

St Anne's Catholic Primary School Strathfield South students achieve high academic standards through the benefit of an incredibly rich curricula offering, which is matched by wonderful opportunities in the performing arts and music, in science discovery and robotics.

The school has a long history of educating the local community, who support our agile staff to ensure that teaching is a shared responsibility. We work together to ensure the best learning outcome for every student.

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.

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
• requirements of (Category E) as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term
• 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).

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.