Religious Education Coordinator 3

Our Lady of Mt Carmel Primary Wentworthville; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Up to 25% off school fees for your own

Wellbeing initiatives

Professional growth and development

Job summary

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary Wentworthville seeks a Religious Education Coordinator to join the team on a temporary full-time basis for 2027. The successful candidate will lead high-quality Catholic education, collaborate with parish and diocese partners, and foster a liturgical and spiritual life within a safe learning community.

The role requires accreditation to teach RE (Category D), a relevant masters, and a strong commitment to Catholic faith in practice.

Qualifications

• Accredited to teach Religious Education (Category D) as part of NSW requirements.
• Masters in Religious Education/Theology or Educational Leadership with relevant units.
• Four units of postgraduate study in RE/Theology and/or Catholic Leadership.
• Ability to model Catholic faith and lead school spiritual life.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning and teaching aligned with Catholic worldview.
• Collaborate with Parish Priest, parents and Diocese partners.
• Enhance liturgical, sacramental and spiritual life of the school.
• Create safe, inclusive and challenging learning environments.

Skills

Catholic faith in practice

Religious Education pedagogy

School leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Postgraduate qualification in RE/Theology

Masters in Educational Leadership

Accredited to teach RE (Category D)

Four years’ professional qualification in education

Job description

Our Lady of Mt Carmel Primary Wentworthville – Wentworthville NSW

Full time, Casual/Temporary

1d ago , from Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary Wentworthville is seeking a passionate and committed Religious Education Coordinator to join the team on a temporary full-time basis for 2027.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel is proud to be part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese's system of 80 Catholic primary and secondary schools operating across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains providing more than 46,000 students with a high-quality, low fee Catholic education.

Our school is a welcoming, safe and innovative learning community for local students and their families. Enrolling at Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a chance for your family to be part of our story too!

About the Opportunity

The Religious Education Coordinator is responsible to the Principal and shares in the leadership of the school community and the achievement of the school's missions and student learning outcomes. In addition, you will:

• Ensure that the school delivers high quality contemporary learning and teaching for the community it serves, embedded in the Catholic world view
• Lead a collaborative ministry of witness and service and part of the evangelising mission of the Church
• Display and share deep knowledge of the Religious Education curriculum and enhance the liturgical, sacramental and spiritual life of the school
• Build the necessary relationships with the Parish Priest, parents, learning community, Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, and other partners in sharing the work of Catholic education
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive and challenging learning environment

About you (selection criteria)

• A strong commitment to the Catholic faith in practice and lifestyle, witness and modelling
• A minimum of four years’ professional qualification in education
• Accreditation to teach RE and the completion of a Masters of Religious Education/Theology or a Masters of Educational Leadership (if there are at least four units at Masters Level in Religious Education/Theology and/or Scripture)
• Substantial currency in Religious Education pedagogy and knowledge of the Religious Education curriculum
• An understanding of contemporary learning theory and practice, and an ability to ensure this is evident in the teaching within the school
• Capacity to challenge and lead a school community that gives witness to the Catholic faith and ensure its teaching is aligned with the system strategic intent
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain positive peer relationships and engage actively within the school community
• Commitment to modelling school values and integrity
• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation

Qualifications and accreditations

• Meet the requirements of Category E of the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term. This includes four units of postgraduate study in RE/Theology and/or Catholic Leadership in addition to those undertaken for Category D.
• Be accredited to teach Religious Education (Category D).
• During the recruitment process, you will need to provide:
  • Certified copy of a Certificate of Accreditation for Category D and E
  • Copy of Baptism Certificate
  • Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance
  • Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and benefits
• Up to 25% off school fees for your children
• Wellbeing initiatives and resources, including access to Fitness Passport
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
• State-of-the-art facilities and a supportive team

Interested?

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the retention of 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.

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.