Classroom Teacher - Religious Education

St Brigid'S Catholic College; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher pay above NSW

Planning time

Staff development days

Staff voice

School fee discounts

Wellbeing program

Middle Leaders Program

Overnight allowance for camps/excurs

Job summary

St Brigid's Catholic College, Lake Munmorah, seeks a passionate Classroom Teacher - Religious Education to join our school community. This full-time permanent role commences on Term 1, 2027, in a supportive environment that values faith, learning and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will develop students' religious literacy and engagement with faith and morality, and contribute to Evangelisation and Catechesis within the College. A four-year teaching qualification is required or in progress.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with relevant tertiary credentials in Religious Education.
• Ability to develop students' religious literacy, theological understanding and engagement with questions of faith, meaning and morality.
• Willingness to contribute to Evangelisation and Catechesis and co-curricular life.

Responsibilities

• Teach Religious Education to secondary students.
• Create inclusive, safe and engaging learning environments.
• Collaborate with faculty on curriculum development and student wellbeing.

Skills

Religious Education

Classroom management

Digital technologies in teaching

Student engagement

Collaboration with staff

Education

4-year teaching qualification

Catholic education experience

Tools

Education technology tools

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 24 November 2026

St Brigid's Catholic College, Lake Munmorah is seeking a passionate and dedicated Classroom Teacher - Religious Education to join our supportive and vibrant school community. This is a full-time permanent teaching opportunity, commencing on Term 1, 2027.

Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?

We value our teachers and school leaders so they can best support every student to learn and flourish in a culture of safety and care. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique package of benefits to our staff:

• Higher pay:Our four-year CSBB Enterprise Agreement provides salaries which are currently around 2%abovethe NSW Department of Education. Our EA is also underpinned by a guarantee our rates will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education into the future
• More time:We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with Collaborative Coaching / Planning Time, in addition to the usual release from face-to-face. We have also introduced additional Staff Development Days focused on curriculum reform, as well as separate arrangements for teacher directed time throughout the year
• Staff voice:Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work
• Staff School Fee Discounts:Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children's school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE
• Wellbeing Support:we provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.
• Middle Leaders Program: we have a comprehensive program to develop leadership capacity, including for aspiring leaders of tomorrow
• Teachers Overnight Allowance for Camps and Excursions

Specific Criteria

• Highly effective, skilled classroom practitioner committed to the ethos of the Catholic School
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience teaching Religious Education.
• Ability to develop students' religious literacy, theological understanding, and engagement with questions of faith, meaning and morality.
• Capacity to teach Studies of Religion I and II is desirable; however, applicants without this experience are encouraged to apply.
• Proven ability to apply effective pedagogical practices and use student data to improve student learning growth and achievement.
• Capacity to create inclusive, safe and supportive learning environments that promote wellbeing, engagement and high expectations.
• Ability to build positive and productive relationships with students, staff and families.
• Strong collaborative skills and a commitment to contributing to faculty initiatives, professional learning teams and whole-school improvement.
• Effective use of digital technologies to enhance teaching, learning and assessment.
• Willingness to contribute to the Evangelisation and Catechesis team, co-curricular and the broader life of the College.
• Demonstrated commitment to child safety and the safeguarding of young people.
• Applicants who are not currently working in a Broken Bay systemic school must have a 4-year training qualification or be enrolled to undertake further study that will provide them with a four-year trained qualification to be eligible to apply for any teaching position in the Diocese.

About Us

We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern Beaches and the North Shore. Students are engaged, empowered and inspired to become their best selves. Our 43 schools all promote faith, learning and wellbeing in the pursuit of our system wide Strategy, Shaping Tomorrow: Together in Faith. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways.

Application Closing Date: COB, 24 November 2026.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

684 Students
66 TeachingStaff
14 Non-Teaching Staff

St Brigid's is a College in the Diocese of Broken Bay that commenced in 2014.We teach in dynamic learning spaces, using evidence-based teaching strategies to enable learning growth for all students.At the heart of our approach is a strong commitment to wellbeing ensuring that students feel safe and supported in an environment that challenges them to be the very best person they can be, living life as a disciple of Jesus and making a difference to society.

At Catholic Schools Broken Bay, child safety is paramount. Our commitment is for our school communities to be spaces where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to grow and flourish. We actively seek individuals who recognise and are willing to commit to safeguarding as a shared responsibility.