Religious Education Teacher (Years 7-12)

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park, part of the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong, invites applications for a permanent full-time Religious Education teacher to join the team. The role teaches Religious Education (Years 7–10) and Studies of Religion I & II, commencing 28 January 2027, to support faith growth and student learning.

The college serves K–12 across Junior, Middle and Senior Learning, requires WWCC, and seeks staff accredited with NESA to teach Religious Education.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School.
• Create and maintain an orderly, safe and supportive learning environment based on 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 SOR/SICT and Religious Education.
• Use a range of assessment strategies and analyse data to inform student learning.
• Commit to engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers, and the wider school community.

Responsibilities

• Teach Religious Education (Years 7–10) and Studies of Religion I & II; contribute to growth in faith and learning.
• Support student growth and attainment within a faith-based school context.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Level D accreditation to teach Religious Education

NESA accreditation

Qualified for nominated Key Learning Areas

Job description

St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park is located near the junction of the M5 and M7 motorways. It is a rapidly growing K-12 school with a student population rising to over 1690 in 2027. The college is one school, not a traditional primary school and high school coexisting on the same site. As such, the college is organised into Junior Years Learning (K-4), Middle Years Learning (5-8), and Senior Years Learning (9-12). St Francis has finalised its new, modern 7th Stage of building development and offers state-of-the-art learning & specialist KLA facilities.

A permanent full time position commencing 28 January 2027. The successful applicant will be required to teach Religious Education (Years 7-10) and Studies of Religion I and II.

The role of the Classroom Teacher exists to support growth in faith and improvement in learning for students to 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 SOR/SICT and Religious Education.
• 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 school community.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

• A willingness to become an expert Teacher in the studies of Religion (SOR) space,
• Experience teaching in at least one other KLA (Stage 4, 5 and/or Stage 6)

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'S 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: 4 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.