Religion Teacher

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging for eligible staff

Fitness Passport

Flexible work arrangements

Growth and development opportunities

Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres

Job summary

Emmaus Catholic College, Kemps Creek invites applications for a passionate Religion Teacher. The role supports a community where curiosity, innovation, and student wellbeing are valued. It is a temporary full-time position from Term 1, 2027 until Term 3, 2027.

We seek NESA Accredited teachers with strong pedagogy who can differentiate learning and collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality Catholic education and engage students in meaningful religious studies.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualification in Education or equivalent (Religious Education).
• NESA accreditation essential or conditional.
• Strong pedagogical knowledge and ability to differentiate learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach Religious Education to students.
• Deliver high-quality lessons with clear learning outcomes.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Plan and assess using appropriate Catholic Schools curriculum.
• Collaborate within school communities to support student learning.

Skills

Religious Education

NESA Accreditation

Pedagogical Knowledge

Differentiated Instruction

Education

Teaching Qualification (Religious Education)

NESA Accreditation

Tools

Technology in teaching

Job description

Emmaus Catholic College, Kemps Creek is searching for a passionate Religion Teacher who wants more than a job — someone who wants to belong to a community where curiosity is celebrated, innovation is encouraged, and every student is known and valued.

This is a temporary full‑time position from Term 1, 2027 until Term 3, 2027

Key Responsibilities

About the Opportunity

Emmaus Catholic College, Kemps Creek is searching for a passionate Religion Teacher who wants more than a job — someone who wants to belong to a community where curiosity is celebrated, innovation is encouraged, and every student is known and valued.

• This is a temporary full‑time position from Term 1, 2027 until Term 3, 2027

Key Responsibilities

We invite applications from NESA Accredited Teachers who have a well‑developed capacity to support our team and take forward the mission of Catholic Schools and to ensure high‑quality education to maximise learning outcomes for all students. More specifically you will have:

• Qualifications to teach Religious Education
• NESA accreditation essential
• Strong pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how the identified subject areas are learned, what affects students' opportunities to learn the subject matter and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter can be enhanced
• An understanding of how to differentiate learning to cater for students needs in order to maximise student learning
• Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback
• Committed to the continual improvement of your teaching practice and take opportunities for personal and professional development
• Work creatively and collaboratively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for yourself and your students
• Able to motivate students to achieve and develop a life‑long love of learning

Why work at CSPD?

As a valued employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all, we offer:

• Salary packaging for eligible employees
• Fitness Passport (discounted gym membership and more)
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees
• Extensive growth and development opportunities
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities

Qualifications and Accreditations

• Tertiary Qualification in Education (or fourth year student)
• NESA Accreditation (Conditional Accreditation also accepted)
• Statements of Service
• Commitment to meeting CSPD's Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead requirements as part of employment

The Organisation

Emmaus is part of CSPD, a system of 80 primary and secondary schools dedicated to transforming learning and unlocking the potential of over 40,000 students. With 5,000+ passionate employees, CSPD provides the resources, support, and professional opportunities to help educators thrive.

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child‑related employment including a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD's Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children's Guardian here.

Diversity Statement

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.