Religious Education Coordinator - Mary Immaculate, Eagle Vale

Mary Immaculate Catholic Parish Primary School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Immaculate Catholic Parish Primary School, Eagle Vale, seeks a Religious Education Coordinator to lead the Catholic life of the school, shape its vision and drive learning in RE across Kindergarten to Year 6.

The successful candidate will manage teaching in Religious Education, support staff development, and build strong partnerships with families, the local church and the wider school community, commencing 27 January 2027.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates faith and contributes to Catholic life of the school.
• Provides leadership for quality teaching and student learning growth informed by data.
• Develops staff through ongoing professional learning and feedback.
• Leads change to enhance learning in Religious Education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise teaching and learning in Religious Education.
• Support the evangelising mission of Catholic schools within the Diocese of Wollongong.
• Collaborate with staff, families and parish to strengthen faith life.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Leadership

Data-informed Teaching

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E)

NESA Accreditation at Proficient Teacher level or above

Job description

Religious Education Coordinator - Mary Immaculate, Eagle Vale

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 20 September 2026

Kindergarten to Year 6 serving the Eagle Vale Parish with an enrolment of approximately 583 pupils.

Location: Mary Immaculate Catholic Parish Primary School, Eagle Vale

The Executive Director of Schools, Diocese of Wollongong, invites applications from suitably experienced educators for this significant leadership position at Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School, Eagle Vale commencing 27 January 2027.

The Religious Education Coordinator shares responsibility for the development of the Catholic life of the school, leadership of its vision, mission and strategic priorities and contribution to the management of the school. The Religious Education Coordinator has delegated responsibility for the coordination and supervision of teaching and learning in Religious Education with a well-developed capacity to take forward the evangelising mission of Catholic schools within the Diocese of Wollongong.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

To be considered for this position, you will be able to demonstrate you are an effective educator who:

• Gives witness to the faith and contributes to the Catholic life and culture of the school community.
• Builds a learning culture of shared responsibility for quality teaching and student learning growth, informed by data.
• Builds capacity through their own professional development and supporting staff by providing access to effective continual professional learning opportunities and giving regular feedback.
• Leads change and improvement to enhance learning for all students, especially in Religious Education.
• Develops and maintains positive partnerships with students, families and carers, the local church and the wider school community.

GENERAL CAPABILITIES applicable to the role:

• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organisational skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E) in accordance with the ‘Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong’ policy (or a commitment to acquiring within a 5 year period).
• NESA Accreditation at Proficient Teacher level or above.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as a child related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed prior to your commencement with us.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

596 Students
31 TeachingStaff
11 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Kindergarten to Year 6 serving the Eagle Vale Parish with an enrolment of approximately 596 pupils.