Religious Education Coordinator - Sutherland

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sutherland Shire Council; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary packaging up to $15,900

School fee discount up to 25%

Fitness Passport

WHEREFIT access

Employee referral program

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

St Patrick's College Sutherland, part of Sydney Catholic Schools, seeks a Religious Education Coordinator to lead the teaching and learning of Religious Education and contribute to the school's Catholic life and strategic direction.

The role requires a committed Catholic leader with graduate qualifications, capable of leading liturgies, collaborating with parish communities, and advancing contemporary pedagogy and data-informed planning.

Formación

• Graduate Diploma or Master of Religious Education or Theology.
• Accreditation requirements (Category E) to Work, Teach, and Lead.
• Ability to meet Australian Professional Standards for Teachers lead descriptors.

Responsabilidades

• Lead teaching and learning of Religious Education.
• Shape the Catholic life, vision and strategic direction of the school.
• Lead liturgies and celebrations and curriculum development for Religious Education.
• Drive contemporary pedagogy and change to improve student learning.
• Communicate with stakeholders, build relationships and use data for planning.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Curriculum leadership

Educación

Graduate Diploma/Master of Religious Education or Theology

Leadership postgrad units

Descripción del empleo

Religious Education Coordinator - Sutherland

Religious Education Coordinator | 7 - 12 | 1223 Students St Patrick's College Sutherland Commencement Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027 Closing Date: Friday, 23 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 St Patrick's College Sutherland, 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 Patrick's College Sutherland, we embrace our Catholic heritage. Our community cultivates an environment that fosters faith, courage and resilience. Each student is offered a wide range of co-curricular opportunities to extend their experiences, including The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, band, competitive sport, debating and public speaking.

Our highly professional and dedicated dynamic team of teachers deliver a differentiated curriculum that meets the diverse needs, interests and learning styles of our students. At the heart of what we do is to inspire, challenge and encourage our students to be motivated, independent and persistent life-long learners.

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.

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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.