Religious Education Coordinator - Marion Catholic Primary School, Horsley Park

Marion Catholic Primary School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Salary packaging

School fees discount for families

Training & development

Wellbeing initiatives

Referral program

Rewards and benefits

Job summary

Marion Catholic Primary School Horsley Park is seeking an experienced Religious Education Coordinator to lead the teaching and learning of Religious Education and shape the Catholic life and strategic direction of the school.

The role involves leading liturgies, curriculum development, and collaboration with priests, parish communities, and staff. Applicants should be a baptised Catholic with commitment to Catholic teachings and church life.

Qualifications

• Graduate Diploma or Master in Religious Education or Theology.
• Accreditation Category E requirements to Work, Teach, and Lead.
• Evidence of leadership descriptors per Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and learning of Religious Education and the school’s religious dimension.
• Coordinate liturgies and school celebrations.
• Develop and differentiate curriculum for Religious Education across K–6.
• Lead change and employ contemporary pedagogy to improve student learning.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and collaborate across stages.
• Demonstrate engagement with Catholic faith community and leadership in faith life.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaborative leadership

Education

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

Accreditation Category E (as per policy)

Job description

Religious Education Coordinator - Marion Catholic Primary School, Horsley Park

Marion Catholic Primary School – Horsley Park NSW

Religious Education Coordinator | K - 6 | 187 Students
Marion Catholic Primary School Horsley Park
Commencement Date:Thursday, 28 January 2027
Closing Date:Sunday, 22 November 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 Marion Catholic Primary School Horsley Park, 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
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

At Marion Catholic Primary School Horsley Park, we are dedicated to nurturing the whole child and their innate potential by setting high expectations, and encouraging our students to become strong contributors of thier local community.

Our supportive learning environment, pastoral care, and specialist programs, empower students to adopt lifelong learning habits and sense of responsibility. Together with Our Lady of Victories parish and community, we extend, embrace and encourage success amongst our students.

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.