Religious Education Teacher

St Patrick's College; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $149,433 (remuneration)

Salary packaging

School fees discount

Training opportunities

Fitness Passport

Employee referral program

Other rewards

Job summary

St Patrick's College Sutherland is seeking a Religious Education Teacher to inspire students within a Catholic learning environment. The role requires a tertiary Education qualification and NESA accreditation, with experience in Studies of Religion and PDHPE advantageous.

You will foster an inclusive classroom, manage student wellbeing, and contribute to a dynamic school community that emphasises academic and vocational pathways.

Qualifications

• tertiary qualification in Education with NESA accreditation
• experience teaching Studies of Religion and PDHPE advantageous
• ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences

Responsibilities

• inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching in a Catholic setting
• deliver Religious Education with strong classroom management and wellbeing focus
• contribute to school community and participate in professional learning

Skills

Studies of Religion

PDHPE knowledge

Classroom management

Inclusive learning

NESA accreditation

Religious Education qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Education

NESA accreditation

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.

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