Religious Education Teacher

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discount on school fees

Professional development

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Employee referral program

Job summary

St Patrick's College Sutherland, part of Sydney Catholic Schools, seeks a dedicated Religious Education Teacher for a full-time, permanent role. You will inspire students in a Catholic learning environment and bring expertise in Studies of Religion, with PDHPE experience advantageous.

A tertiary Education qualification and NESA accreditation are required. Join our college community that values staff collaboration, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation.
• Religious Education qualifications or willingness to achieve them as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.
• Experience teaching Studies of Religion and PDHPE is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic environment.
• Create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences aligned with curriculum requirements.
• Contribute to student wellbeing through effective classroom management and supportive practices.

Skills

Studies of Religion teaching

PDHPE teaching

Classroom management

Inclusion & equity

Catholic education experience

Education

Bachelor of Education

NESA accreditation

Religious Education qualifications

Job description

St Patrick's College Sutherland
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Monday, 16 November 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Patricks College Sutherland, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $149,433. Base salary: $92,882 - $133,422, paid on a pro-rata basis for part time positions
• 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
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

St Patrick's College Sutherland has an established reputation for providing a dynamic educational foundation for life, in addition to maintaining our commitment to a Christ-centred approach to learning. We are proud of our Catholic heritage and proud of the transformation of the college into a 21st century co-educational school meeting the demands of academic and vocational expectations.

The College is blessed by the exceptional quality of staff, creating a genuine sense of community amongst teachers, students and parents. The broad range of opportunities offered in the college, including university and vocational pathways, cater for the diverse interests, needs and abilities of our students.

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 Studies of Religion, with experience teaching PDHPE 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.