Religious Education Teacher

Magdalene Catholic College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Magdalene Catholic College in the Macarthur area invites applications for a permanent full-time Classroom Teacher to teach Religious Education up to Stage 6, commencing 28 January 2027. The successful applicant will support growth in faith and learning, ensuring students reach their full potential.

The role requires accreditation to teach Religious Education (NESA Level D preferred) and WWCC clearance. Only candidates with appropriate qualifications and Catholic school experience should apply.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate the ability to foster a faith-based learning environment.
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education is required.
• Ability to engage with a Catholic school community and policies.

Responsibilities

• Teach Religious Education up to and including Stage 6.
• Contribute to school faith formation and student learning.
• Engage with colleagues, parents, and the wider College community.

Skills

PB4L

Safe learning environment

RE teaching planning

Assessment & data analysis

Professional engagement

Education

Qualified to teach RE

NESA accreditation

Level D accreditation

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 1 November 2026

A Co-educational Catholic College serving the Macarthur area with an enrolment of approximately 1182 pupils.

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.

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.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

1152 Students
93 TeachingStaff
29 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers VET

A co-educational Secondary Catholic College serving the parishes of the Western Macarthur region with an enrolment of approximately 1152 pupils.