Religious Education Teacher

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong – Narellan NSW seeks a Secondary Teacher for Religious Education. The successful applicant will teach Religious Education up to and including Stage 6 and contribute to a faith-filled learning community.

This permanent full-time role requires dedication to Catholic schooling, collaboration with colleagues and families, and commitment to ongoing professional accreditation (Level D) and WWCC.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate deep commitment to the mission of the Catholic School.
• Plan and implement effective teaching and learning in Religious Education.
• Use a range of assessment strategies and analyse data to inform student learning.
• Accredited Level D or commit to gain within the first 5 years of employment with CEDoW.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Religious Education up to Stage 6.
• Create and maintain a safe, supportive learning environment based on PB4L principles.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents/carers and the College community to support student growth.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified to teach nominated Key Learning Area(s)

Accredited Level D to teach Religious Education

NESA accreditation

Job description

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong – Narellan NSW

• Secondary Teacher - Religious Education
• Permanent full time

A permanent full time position commencing 28 January 2027. The successful applicant will be required to teach Religious Education subjects up to and including Stage 6.

The role of Classroom Teacher exists to support growth in faith and improvement in learning so that students may reach their full potential.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

• Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• Create and maintain an orderly, safe and supportive learning environment based on the principles of PB4L.
• Apply knowledge of the diverse needs of students to support their full participation in learning.
• Ability to plan for and implement effective teaching and learning in Religious Education subjects.
• Use a range of assessment strategies and analyse data to inform student learning.
• Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the wider College community.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

Experience having previously taught Religious Education and a willingness to teach Studies of Religion 1 and/or II and Studies in Catholic Thought

GENERAL CAPABILITIES

• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organisational skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate qualifications for teaching nominated Key Learning Area (s).
• Accredited Level D to teach Religious Education in accordance with To Work, Teach and Lead policy or a commitment to gain this level within the first 5 years of employment with CEDoW.
• The applicant must be accredited to teach with NESA.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.

POSITION APPLICATION

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This is at the heart of everything we do.

Every child has the right to be informed, heard, respected, empowered and to feel safe.

As school communities and as individuals, we commit to keeping children and young people safe, and to work together with them to create cultures that honour dignity and enrich wellbeing.