Strategic Religious Education & Curriculum Lead

Catholic Education South Australia; Adelaide Hills; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education South Australia is seeking a strategic leader to oversee Religious Education curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and professional learning across the system. The Manager will drive high-quality RE curriculum aligned with Catholic tradition and theological integrity, while strengthening teaching and learning across schools.

The role requires active Catholic leadership, postgraduate qualification, SA teaching registration and collaborative leadership to advance Catholic identity

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in Catholic education.
• Active member of a Catholic eucharistic community.
• Knowledge of Religious Education curriculum, pedagogy and contemporary educational practice.
• Proven ability to design and lead high‑quality professional learning.
• Collaborative, influential leadership with strong communication.
• Hold postgraduate qualifications and current South Australian teacher registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-wide implementation and ongoing development of the Crossways Religious Education Curriculum and Made in the Image of God Sexuality and Respectful Relationships Curriculum (R–12).
• Lead development and review of curriculum resources, learning designs and assessment materials.
• Monitor learner growth and achievement in Religious Education using data and school feedback.
• Design and lead professional learning to build APRIM and teacher capability in Religious Education.
• Build strategic partnerships and provide guidance on Catholic identity, mission and Religious Education.
• Lead a team and contribute to strategic planning and resource stewardship.

Skills

Catholic education leadership

Religious Education expertise

Professional learning design

Strong communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

Teacher registration SA

Catholic school accreditation

Job description

Catholic Education South Australia is seeking a strategic leader to oversee Religious Education curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and professional learning across the system. The Manager will drive high-quality RE curriculum aligned with Catholic tradition and theological integrity, while strengthening teaching and learning across schools.

The role requires active Catholic leadership, postgraduate qualification, SA teaching registration and collaborative leadership to advance Catholic identity