Religious Education Teacher

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to AU$15,900

Fitness Passport

WHEREFIT

Employee Referral Program

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

St Vincent's College Ashfield, part of Sydney Catholic Schools, is seeking a Religious Education Teacher to lead Stage 4–6 RE within a Catholic learning community. The role is full-time and temporary, with a start date of 2027-01-28 and closing date for applications by 2026-09-21.

Join a supportive system offering professional learning, competitive remuneration up to AU$145,080 (base AU$90,177–AU$129,536), salary packaging up to AU$15,900, and wellbeing benefits. WWCC clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Expertise in teaching Stage 4 to Stage 6 Religious Education
• Ability to teach SOR 1 and SOR 2 advantageous
• Strong classroom management and student wellbeing focus

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment
• Create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences
• Commitment to child safety and WWCC compliance

Skills

Religious Education teaching

Education

Bachelors in Education

NESA accreditation

Job description

St Vincent's College Ashfield
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Monday, 21 September 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Vincent's College Ashfield, 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
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• 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 Vincent's College is a K-12 school focused on providing quality Catholic education, maximising student outcomes by offering a rich, relevant and holistic curriculum that is student centred, flexible and challenging. Be part of St Vincent's dedicated team, shaping the next generation with quality education and unwavering values.

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 teaching Stage 4 to Stage 6 Religious Education, with an ability to teach SOR 1 and SOR 2 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.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

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.