Religious Education Coordinator (Rec)

Catholic Schools Office Diocese of Armidale; Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph’s Primary School in New South Wales is seeking a Religious Education Coordinator (REC) to join the School Leadership Team and lead the school’s Catholic identity, vision and Religious Education curriculum. The REC will collaborate closely with the Principal to implement the school’s faith-based learning agenda and student outcomes.

The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to the Catholic faith, hold appropriate teaching qualifications with current NESA registration, and show

Qualifications

• Commitment to the Catholic faith.
• Appropriate teaching qualifications and current NESA registration.
• Demonstrated recent, significant RE classroom experience with references.
• Knowledge of K-6 curriculum and contemporary pedagogy, with high implementation standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's Catholic identity and RE curriculum.
• Support the Principal and School Leadership Team in vision and improvement planning.
• Engage with staff, families and stakeholders to foster faith-based learning.

Skills

Religious Education

Leadership

Communication

ICT skills

Education

Teaching qualifications

NESA registration

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 11 November 2026

Joseph’s Primary School is seeking a Religious Education Coordinator (REC) on a temporary basis to join the School Leadership Team and lead the school’s Catholic identity, vision and Religious Education curriculum.

Position Purpose

This position assists the Principal in their leadership of the school as a distinctively Catholic Professional Learning Community. As a key member of the School Leadership Team, the REC shares responsibility for leadership of the school’s vision, mission and improvement agenda in a way that reflects the Catholic nature of the school.

The REC communicates and works with the Principal and matters pertaining to the Catholic Identity of the School. The work clearly demonstrates the school’s commitment to forging links between life, learning and faith.

Commencement

The commencement date for this position will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

• Commitment to and practice of the Catholic faith.
• Appropriate teaching qualifications and current NESA registration.
• Demonstrated recent, significant and successful classroom experience in the teaching of Religious Education, supported by references.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary pedagogical practices and K-6 curriculum, with a demonstrated ability to implement these practices to a very high standard.
• Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to develop cooperative working relationships with a wide range of people and stakeholders.
• Proficient in the use of ICT.
• Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution.

Application

For questions regarding the professional nature of this position, please contact Eli Simpson, Principal on0459110875 or email [e-mail]

Before submitting your application, please ensure the following:

• You have carefully read the position description and ensure you understand the role you are applying for and that it is suited to your skills, experience and qualifications.

Preferred applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to employment screening.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

125 Students
12 TeachingStaff
9 Non-Teaching Staff

The benefit of our Catholic School is reflected in the philosophy that permeates the total education programme and the lives of the staff, parents and our children. Our school's philosophy challenges the children to improve the whole world by sharing Gospel values and living Christ's message of salvation. They grow to understand the the roots of their faith and their reponsibilities as Christians.