Religious Education Coordinator - Georges Hall

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits up to $15,-s

Discount on school fees for parents of

Staff training and development

Job summary

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Georges Hall, part of Sydney Catholic Schools, seeks a Religious Education Coordinator to lead RE teaching and the Catholic life of the school. You will be part of the senior leadership team, shaping vision, mission and religious education across the campus.

The role requires a committed Catholic, involvement with parish life, and readiness to drive liturgies, curriculum development and staff collaboration in a dynamic primary school setting in Georges Hall, NSW.

Qualifications

• Graduate Diploma or Master of Religious Education, Theology or Theological Studies completed or in progress.
• Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead or willingness to meet requirements in your first contract term.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at lead teacher level.
• Post graduate leadership studies are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the teaching and learning of Religious Education and the wider religious dimension of the school.
• Shape the Catholic life, vision and strategic direction of the school.
• Collaborate closely with the priests and the parish community.
• Lead liturgies and celebrations and oversee curriculum development, implementation and differentiation.

Education

Graduate Diploma or Master of Religious Education, Theology or Theological Studies

Job description

Religious Education Coordinator - Georges Hall

Sydney Catholic Schools – Georges Hall NSW

Religious Education Coordinator | K - 6 | 373 Students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Georges Hall
Commencement Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Closing Date: Sunday, 27 September 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School Georges Hall, 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

At St Mary's Catholic Primary School Georges Hall, we empower our students to strive for their best. Our dedicated and competent teachers and staff instill the confidence in our students to meet the high expectations they set for themselves.

Our rich, personalised curriculum, combined with our welcoming and supportive Catholic community in a nature filled environment, provides our students with every opportunity to make a positive difference in the world.

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.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

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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.