Religious Education Teacher

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration up to 145,080 AUD

Base salary 90,177–129,536 AUD

Salary packaging

Ongoing training

Wellbeing benefits

Employee Referral Program

Rewards and benefits

Job summary

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral NSW is seeking a Religious Education Teacher to inspire students within a Catholic learning environment. The role requires delivery of Religious Education to stages 4–6, with a focus on academic excellence and high-quality pedagogy.

You will contribute to school culture, collaborate with staff, and participate in ongoing professional learning while supporting the college's mission and strategic directions.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic Education and faith formation.
• Experience and willingness to teach Religious Education in stages 4–6.
• Commitment to academic excellence and effective teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through engaging, student‑centred Religious Education lessons.
• Teach Religious Education in stages 4–6, with Stage 6 studies of Religion desirable.
• Use assessments to drive student progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Catholic Education

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Education degree

NESA accreditation

Religious Education qualifications

Job description

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College – Austral NSW

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral

Start Date: Wednesday, 27 January 2027

Application Closing Date: Thursday,1 October 2026

Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary (12-months)

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral, 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
• 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

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College is a K-12 state-of-the-art Kindergarten to Year 12 college that provides opportunities for students to be known, valued and challenged for the 13 years of their formal education and beyond. We aim to develop confident, independent young adults in richly resourced learning environments designed to engage students. The college is situated in close proximity to future university campuses, the South-West Rail Link and M5, on a beautiful, spacious property. We are looking for enthusiastic, highly-skilled leaders and educators to work in one of Sydney’s fastest growing regions.

About You

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

• a commitment to Catholic Education, with a clear understanding of the vision and mission of Catholic Schools and a willingness to support the faith formation of students
• experience, qualifications and a willingness to teach Religious Education in stages in 4 to 6 with experience in teaching stage 6 Studies of Religion desirable
• a commitment to academic excellence
• exemplary classroom practice, utilising a range of contemporary, evidence based pedagogical approaches that support effective learning and academic rigour
• utilise formative and summative assessments to drive student progress
• employ a data-informed approach to setting challenging learning objectives and providing effective feedback
• an ability to create a culture of excellence and high expectations through positive support of student learning
• a commitment to continual improvement of teaching and learning
• ability to facilitate staff professional development in best practice teaching skills and content knowledge
• highly developed interpersonal skills demonstrating an ability to effectively communicate with parents, students and staff
• ability to work collaboratively in a team environment to promote a shared commitment to teaching and learning and alignment with College strategic directions
• excellent time management, organisational and administrative skills
• 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.

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.