Manager - Religious Education & Curriculum

Catholic Education South Australia; Adelaide Hills; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education South Australia is seeking a strategic leader to oversee Religious Education curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and professional learning across the system. The Manager will drive high-quality RE curriculum aligned with Catholic tradition and theological integrity, while strengthening teaching and learning across schools.

The role requires active Catholic leadership, postgraduate qualification, SA teaching registration and collaborative leadership to advance Catholic identity

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in Catholic education.
• Active member of a Catholic eucharistic community.
• Knowledge of Religious Education curriculum, pedagogy and contemporary educational practice.
• Proven ability to design and lead high‑quality professional learning.
• Collaborative, influential leadership with strong communication.
• Hold postgraduate qualifications and current South Australian teacher registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-wide implementation and ongoing development of the Crossways Religious Education Curriculum and Made in the Image of God Sexuality and Respectful Relationships Curriculum (R–12).
• Lead development and review of curriculum resources, learning designs and assessment materials.
• Monitor learner growth and achievement in Religious Education using data and school feedback.
• Design and lead professional learning to build APRIM and teacher capability in Religious Education.
• Build strategic partnerships and provide guidance on Catholic identity, mission and Religious Education.
• Lead a team and contribute to strategic planning and resource stewardship.

Skills

Catholic education leadership

Religious Education expertise

Professional learning design

Strong communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

Teacher registration SA

Catholic school accreditation

Job description

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic leadership in Religious Education curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and professional learning across Catholic Education South Australia.

The Manager of Religious Education and Curriculum will lead the development and implementation of high-quality, contemporary Religious Education, strengthen teaching and learning across the system while ensuring curriculum and pedagogy reflect Catholic tradition and theological integrity.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead the system-wide implementation and ongoing development of the Crossways Religious Education Curriculum and Made in the Image of God Sexuality and Respectful Relationships Curriculum (R–12).
• Lead the development and review of high-quality curriculum resources, learning designs and assessment materials.
• Strengthen approaches to monitoring learner growth and achievement in Religious Education, using system data and school feedback to inform priorities.
• Design and lead professional learning that builds APRIM and teacher capability in Religious Education and Made in the Image of God.
• Build strategic partnerships and provide advice to leaders on Catholic identity, mission and Religious Education.
• Lead a team and contribute to strategic planning, continuous improvement and effective stewardship of resources.

About You

We are seeking someone who:

• Has demonstrated leadership experience in Catholic education and comprehensive knowledge of Catholic schools.
• Is an active member of a Catholic eucharistic community, with an exemplary commitment to the Catholic Church, its mission and teaching.
• Brings strong knowledge of Religious Education, curriculum, pedagogy and contemporary educational practice.
• Has proven capability in designing, leading and facilitating high-quality professional learning.
• Is a collaborative and influential leader with highly developed communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
• Holds relevant postgraduate tertiary qualifications, current South Australian teacher registration and current accreditation to teach in a Catholic school.

For further information refer to the Position Description

Why Us?

Join the Catholic Identity and Mission Team and help strengthen the integration of faith, life and culture across Catholic education.

You Will

• Contribute to strengthening Catholic identity and mission across schools.
• Work collaboratively with school leaders, families and diocesan communities.
• Support meaningful Religious Education, formation, prayer and liturgical experiences.

Application Close date: 9:00 am, 25 November 2026

Catholic Education South Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Screening requirements apply.