Religious Education Teacher - Commencing Term 1, 2027

St Patrick'S College; Strathfield; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional learning and career dev

Collaborative and supportive staff

Modern facilities

Employee Assistance Program

Generous leave entitlements

Salary packaging opportunities

Discounted school fees

Fitness Passport

Job summary

St Patrick's College, Strathfield is seeking an outstanding Religious Education Teacher for a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027. The successful applicant will join our Religious Education Faculty and contribute to faith formation, ethical inquiry and social justice within the Edmund Rice tradition.

You will design and deliver high-quality programs, collaborate with colleagues, and support student religious literacy and personal growth through Scripture, Catholic teaching and

Qualifications

• Qualified Religious Education teacher with NSW approval to teach RE.
• Experience teaching Religious Education in a secondary setting.
• Strong knowledge of Catholic teaching, ethics and faith formation.
• Commitment to the Edmund Rice tradition and school values.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality Religious Education programs.
• Foster students' religious literacy and faith development.
• Collaborate with the RE faculty and wider school teams.
• Support student personal growth, justice, compassion and ethics.
• Contribute to the broader life of the College through pastoral and co-curricular activities.

Skills

Catholic ethos

Classroom management

Curriculum knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

NESA Accreditation NSW

Job description

Religious Education Teacher - Commencing Term 1, 2027

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 17 November 2026

St Patrick's College, Strathfield is seeking an outstanding Religious Education Teacher for a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027.

We are seeking an outstanding Religious Education teacher to join our Religious Education Faculty.

This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is passionate about faith formation, theological inquiry and contemporary Religious Education. The successful applicant will join a collaborative faculty committed to delivering engaging and academically rigorous learning experiences that challenge students to explore questions of faith, meaning, morality and social justice within the Catholic and Edmund Rice traditions.

The Religious Education Faculty plays a central role in supporting the Catholic identity and mission of the College, fostering students’ religious literacy, faith development and understanding of their responsibilities as people of justice, compassion and hope.

This is a Permanent Full-Time position, commencing Term 1, 2027.

The successful applicant will contribute to the design and delivery of high-quality Religious Education programs that engage students and support their academic, spiritual and personal growth. Working collaboratively within a highly professional and supportive faculty, they will foster meaningful learning experiences that develop students' understanding of Scripture, Catholic teaching, ethics and contemporary issues through a lens of faith.

The role offers an opportunity to teach motivated students, contribute to faculty initiatives and work alongside colleagues who are committed to excellence in teaching, learning and Catholic education. The successful applicant will also play an active role in supporting the broader life of the College through its pastoral and co-curricular programs.

About You

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to the Catholic ethos of a school in the Edmund Rice tradition.
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice.
• Relevant qualifications and experience teaching Religious Education, and NESA Accreditation with approval to teach in NSW.
• Demonstrated excellence as a classroom practitioner.
• Strong curriculum knowledge and a commitment to evidence-informed teaching and learning.
• The ability to support the development of students' religious literacy, theological understanding and engagement with questions of faith, meaning and morality.
• Exceptional communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build productive relationships with students, staff and families.

Highly Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications in Theology, Religious Education or a related discipline.

Why Join Us?

At St Patrick's College, you will join a thriving Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, educating more than 1,600 boys across Years 5-12. Our Religious Education Faculty plays a vital role in the life of the College through its commitment to faith formation, academic excellence and the development of young men who are committed to justice, service and compassion.

We offer:

• Professional learning and career development opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive staff culture.
• Modern facilities and well-resourced learning environments.
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and families.
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Salary packaging opportunities.
• Discounted school fees.
• Fitness Passport.

St Patrick's College is a child safe and child-centred organisation committed to the protection of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory employment screening. St Patrick's College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We do not welcome interest from Recruitment Agencies at this time.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Boy

1630 Students
117 TeachingStaff
44 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St Patrick’s College, Strathfield is a Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition offering a quality education to over 1,600 boys from Years 5 to 12. Working at St Patrick’s College, Strathfield means joining a community of highly motivated, passionate, professional and experienced individuals who are known for their inclusivity, expertise and dedication to our students, education and each other.