Middle Leader (2pt) Leader of Learning - Religious Education

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong invites applications for a Middle Leader (2pt) Leader of Learning - Religious Education at a NSW school.

The successful candidate will support a team of committed professionals in the Religious Education faculty and work with the principal and leadership team to drive faith formation and improved learning outcomes for students. Closing date 11 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• Create and maintain an orderly, safe and supportive learning environment based on the principles of PB4L.
• Apply knowledge of the diverse needs of students to support their full participation in learning.
• Ability to plan for and implement effective teaching and learning in the Religious Education curriculum.
• Use a range of assessment strategies and analyze data to inform student learning.
• Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers, and the wider school community.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of committed professionals in the Religious Education faculty.
• Assist the school leadership team in the conduct and organisation of the school.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Qualifications to teach Religious Education to Stage 6

Accredited to teach with NESA

Level D accreditation commitment within 5 years

Job description

Middle Leader (2pt) Leader of Learning - Religious Education

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong – Narellan NSW

• Permanent full time
• Closing on: Oct 11 2026

A permanent full time position commencing 28 January 2027. The successful applicant will be required to support a team of committed professionals in the Religious Education faculty.

The role of Middle Leader exists to support the principal in implementing the vision and mission of the school, to support growth in faith and improvement in learning for students and assist the school leadership team in the conduct and organisation of the school.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

• Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• Create and maintain an orderly, safe and supportive learning environment based on the principles of PB4L.
• Apply knowledge of the diverse needs of students to support their full participation in learning.
• Ability to plan for and implement effective teaching and learning in the Religious Education curriculum.
• Use a range of assessment strategies and analyze data to inform student learning.
• Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers, and the wider school community.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

• Experience teaching Stage 6 Studies of Religion I and II and Studies in Catholic Thought.
• Ability to teach Religious Education

The following GENERAL CAPABILITIES are applicable to the role:

• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong organisational skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate qualifications for teaching Religious Education to Stage 6.
• Accredited Level D to teach Religious Education in accordance with the To Work, Teach and Lead policy or a commitment to gain this level within the first 5 years of employment with CEDoW.
• The applicant must be accredited to teach with NESA.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as child related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed prior to your commencement with us.

Closing Date: 11 October 2026 at 11.55pm