Religious Education Teacher

Mary MacKillop Catholic College; Fairfield; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging

Discount on school fees

Ongoing training

Fitness Passport & wellbeing products

Employee Referral Program

Additional rewards and benefits

Job summary

Mary MacKillop Catholic College Wakeley NSW is seeking a Religious Education Teacher to inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching in a Catholic learning environment. You will bring expertise in Religious Education, strong classroom management, and a commitment to inclusive learning.

Applicants should hold a tertiary qualification in Education with NESA accreditation or eligibility. This full-time, temporary role offers professional development and a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Experience in Religious Education teaching at secondary level.
• Religious Education qualifications or willingness to obtain them per Accreditation Policy.
• Eligibility or current accreditation with NESA.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, student‑centred Religious Education lessons within a Catholic learning environment.
• Foster inclusive, rigorous learning experiences for all students.
• Maintain strong classroom management and support student wellbeing.
• Contribute to accreditation processes and professional learning as required.

Skills

Religious Education expertise

Classroom management

Inclusive teaching

Education

Tertiary qualification in Education

NESA accreditation

Job description

Mary MacKillop Catholic College – Wakeley NSW

Mary MacKillop Catholic College Wakeley
Start Date:Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date:Thursday, 15 October 2026
Employment Type: 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 Mary MacKillop Catholic College Wakeley, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary: $90,177 - $129,536
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and professional 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

Mary MacKillop Catholic College is an all-girls secondary school that consistently attains high academic excellence. This is achieved through a personalised, yet dynamic approach to learning which caters to each young woman’s needs, passions and aspirations.

About You

As a Religious Education Teacher, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You'll bring:

• expertise in Religious Education, with additional teaching areas advantageous
• strong classroom management and student well-being focus
• ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences
• a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation
• Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8*** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

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.

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