Religious Education/HSIE Teacher

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% off school fees

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Flexible work arrangements

Growth opportunities

Cultural leave

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Emmaus Catholic College, Kemps Creek, is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Religious Education and HSIE Teacher to join our welcoming school community on a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1 2027.

The successful candidate will teach Religious Education in Stages 4-6 and HSIE, apply explicit teaching and evidence-based approaches to learning, and plan lessons with assessment feedback while pursuing ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualification in Education (or fourth-year student) required.
• NESA Accreditation (Conditional Accreditation also accepted).
• Working with Children Check clearance is essential.
• Excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Religious Education in Stages 4-6 and HSIE.
• Apply explicit teaching and evidence-based approaches to learning.
• Cater for student needs to maximise learning outcomes.
• Plan lessons, use technology, and provide assessment feedback.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and collaboration.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Education (or fourth-year student)

NESA Accreditation (Conditional Accreditation also accepted)

Statements of Service

Working with Children Check clearance

Job description

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.

Emmaus Catholic College, Kemps Creek, is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Religious Education and HSIE Teacher to join our welcoming school community on a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Qualifications to teach Religious Education in Stages 4-6 and HSIE
• Strong knowledge base and understanding of explicit teaching and evidence-based approaches to learning.
• An understanding of how to best cater for students needs to maximise student learning.
• Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback.
• Committed to the continual improvement of your teaching practice and taking opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Work creatively and collaboratively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for yourself and your students.
• Able to motivate students to achieve and develop a lifelong love of learning.
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education or a willingness to complete accreditation.

Why Work for CSPD?

As a valued employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all, we offer:

• Salary packaging for eligible employees
• Fitness Passport (discounted gym membership and more)
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees
• Extensive growth and development opportunities
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
• State-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications and Accreditation

• Tertiary Qualification in Education (or fourth-year student)
• NESA Accreditation (Conditional Accreditation also accepted)
• Statements of Service
• Working with Children Check clearance (essential)
• Exceptional communication skills

The Organisation

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.

Diversity Statement

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.