Religious Education Teacher

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is seeking a permanent full-time Classroom Teacher to deliver Religious Education up to Stage 6. The role emphasizes growth in faith and learning within a supportive school community, using PB4L principles to maintain a safe environment.

Essential criteria include a strong Catholic mission alignment, professional engagement with staff and families, and accreditation with NESA.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the mission and purpose of the Catholic School
• Safe and supportive learning environment based on PB4L principles
• Plan for effective teaching and learning in Religious Education
• Use a range of assessment strategies and analyse data
• Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the wider College community

Responsibilities

• Teach Religious Education up to Stage 6.
• Support growth in faith and improvement in learning for students.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in school community activities.
• Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment based on PB4L.

Skills

Religious Education

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Accredited Level D for Religious Education

NESA accreditation

Teacher qualifications in nominated KLA

Job description

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.

Closing date: 1 November 2026 at 11.55pm

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.