Religious Education Coordinator - Bondi

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Salary packaging benefits up to $15,-?

Job summary

Galilee Catholic Primary School Bondi, part of Sydney Catholic Schools, seeks a Religious Education Coordinator (K-6) to lead Religious Education and the broader Catholic dimension of the school. You will contribute to shaping the school's Catholic life and strategic direction as a member of the senior leadership team.

The role requires a strong Catholic identity, capability to lead liturgies and curriculum development, and the ability to collaborate across stages, communicate with diverse

Qualifications

• Graduate Diploma or Master of Religious Education, Theology or Theological Studies (completed or in progress).
• Evidence of Category E accreditation requirements or willingness to meet them in the first contract term.
• Lead teacher level descriptors per the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the teaching and learning of Religious Education and the wider religious dimension of the school.
• Shape Catholic life, vision and strategic direction as part of the senior leadership team.
• Lead liturgies and celebrations and contribute to curriculum development, implementation and differentiation.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and build cross-stage collaboration while using data to inform planning.

Job description

Religious Education Coordinator | K - 6 | 90 Students
Galilee Catholic Primary School Bondi
Commencement Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Closing Date: Sunday, 18 October 2026
Capacity: Full-Time, Temporary

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At Galilee Catholic Primary School Bondi, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• attractive remuneration package
• salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

Galilee Catholic Primary School Bondi is a close, caring community. A clear understanding of each and every student enables high quality learning that delivers great results. Our inclusive approach and highly committed team of experienced educators ensure that students are provided a supportive environment in which they are empowered and challenged to do their best.

About the Role

As part of the school's senior leadership team, you will help shape the Catholic life, vision and strategic direction of the school. The Religious Education Coordinator leads the teaching and learning of Religious Education and the wider religious dimension of the school, an important step in Catholic leadership.

The successful candidate for this position will be a highly effective leader who:

• is a committed Catholic who understands the evangelising mission of Catholic schools and working closely with the priests and the parish community
• is a leader of Catholic identity and mission at a school and/or system level, adaptable in working with a 'shared leadership' model
• demonstrates the ability to lead the preparation of liturgies and celebrations, and Religious Education in all aspects of curriculum development, implementation and differentiation
• is a strong, contemporary leader of learning, with the capacity to lead change and demonstrate contemporary pedagogy that focuses on improving student learning
• demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders and build relationships, work collaboratively across all stages, and analyse and use data to inform learning and engage in future planning
• is a Baptised Catholic with demonstrated evidence of ongoing commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church and engagement in the life of a Catholic faith community such as a parish or an established community within the Catholic Church, as an expression of your relationship with Jesus Christ.

You will have attained or working towards:

• completed, or has evidence of study toward, a Graduate Diploma or Master of Religious Education, Theology or Theological Studies from an approved institution
• requirements of (Category E) as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term
• the ability to demonstrate the standard descriptors at lead teacher level, in accordance with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
• post graduate units of study in leadership (advantageous).

All Religious Education Coordinator roles are a promotional appointment of up to 3 years + a full-time, permanent teaching position.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.